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Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, December 15, 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

5.1Second Reading - Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of Article 27 of the Lake County Code to Correct the Inadvertent omission of Cannabis Processing Licenses in PDC Zoning Action Item passed on consent
5.2Second Reading - Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of Articles 27 and 68 of the Lake County Code Pertaining to Commercial Cannabis Cultivation in Proximity to Lake County Important Farmland Action Item passed on consent
5.3Approve Amendment to the Temporary Agency Agreement Report passed on consent
5.4Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2020-134 Establishing Position Allocations for Fiscal Year 2020-21, Budget Unit No. 2603, Code Enforcement Resolution passed on consent
5.5Adopt Resolution to Amend the Budget for FY 2020-2021 by Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue for Public Health Services and authorize the Health Services Director to sign necessary documents to secure these funds Resolution passed on consent
5.6Adopt Proclamation Recognizing the Retirement of Cindy Silva-Brackett, Supervising Accountant and Honoring her Many Years of Outstanding Service to the County of Lake Proclamation passed on consent
5.7Adopt Resolution Approving the Certification Statement for the State Department of Health Services, CMS Branch’s Child Health & Disability Program (CHDP), Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care Program (HCPCFC), Monitoring Oversight of Foster Children Treated with Psychotropic Meds (HCPCFC-PMMO) and Caseload Relief (HCPCFC-CR) Grant for FY 2019-2020 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign Said Certification Statement Resolution pulled on consent Adopted — Pass
Carried 4-0 (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: absent Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Supervisor Sabatier offered the resolution and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, and Simon Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Brown
Clerk’s notes: Carolyn Holladay presented the item to the Board. County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson 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.
5.8Approve the Continuation of a Local Health Emergency Related to the 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19) as Proclaimed by the Lake County Public Health Officer Action Item passed on consent
5.9Approve the Continuation of Resolution Ratifying the Declaration of Local Health Emergency and Order Prohibiting the Endangerment of the Community through the Unsafe Removal, Transport, and Disposal of Fire Debris for the LNU Complex Wildfire Resolution passed on consent
5.10Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Mendocino Complex Fire Incident (River and Ranch Fires). Action Item passed on consent
5.11Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Pawnee Fire Incident. Action Item passed on consent
5.12Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to COVID-19 Action Item passed on consent
5.13Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency In Lake County in Response to the LNU Lightning Complex Wildfire Event Action Item passed on consent
5.14Authorize the Public Services Director / Assistant Purchasing Agent to Issue a Purchase Order not to exceed $68,842.31 to Bobcat of Santa Rosa for the Purchase of a Bobcat 5600 Utility Vehicle. Action Item passed on consent
5.15Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Lake and the Lake County Resource Conservation District for the Construction of a Water Well at Middletown Trailside Park Action Item passed on consent
5.16a) Approve Mutual Aid Agreement Between the County of Lake and Napa County for Assistance Provided in Responding to the 2020 Glass Fire; and b) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to Sign the Agreement Agreement passed on consent
5.17(a) Approve contract amendment #11 between the County of Lake and Sun Ridge Systems, Inc in the amount of $25,000 for the purchase and installation of RIMS CIBRS reporting software and (b) authorize the Sheriff/Coroner or his designee to issue a purchase order. Action Item passed on consent
5.18Approve Amendment #2 between the County of Lake on behalf of CSA 20, Soda Bay and PACE Engineering of Redding for Construction Engineering Services in the Amount of $58,000 for a Total Contract Amount of $220,131.50 and Authorize the Chair to Sign. Agreement passed on consent
5.19Adopt Resolution authorizing the Director of Social Services to execute Standard Agreement # 20-HK-00075 and all other documents necessary to participate in the HOMEKEY program administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Action Item passed on consent Adopted — Pass
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Brown: absent Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda Items 5.1 through 5.19 with the exception of item 5.7 which was pulled for further discussion. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, and Simon Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Brown

6. Timed Items

6.19:01 A.M. - PUBLIC INPUT Report
Clerk’s notes: Public Member Joan Moss spoke. Supervisor Scott read written comment from Rick Mather.
6.29:05 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing the Retirement of Cindy Silva-Brackett, Supervising Accountant and Honoring her Many Years of Outstanding Service to the County of Lake Proclamation
no itemized roll call in the official record
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Cindy Silva-Brackett. Chair Simon asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Cindy Silva-Brackett, Tony Valdez, Maria Valadez, and Jen Baker. Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace read written comment from Health Director Denise Pomeroy. The following people spoke via Zoom: Carolyn Holladay, Gina Lyle-Griffin, and Jake Reinke No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.39:30 A.M. - (a) Approve formation of the Lake County Small Business COVID Recovery Team, and (b) Appoint Supervisors Crandell and Sabatier to fill the County Seats on the team Action Item Adopted — Pass
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Brown: absent Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Carried 4-0
Brown: absent Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
a) On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved formation of the Lake County Small Business COVID Recovery Team. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, and Simon Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Brown b) Appointed Supervisors Crandell and Sabatier to fill the County Seats on the team. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, and Simon Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Brown
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier presented the item to the Board. County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson spoke. Chair Simon asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke via Zoom: Melissa Fulton. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.49:45 A.M. - Consideration of Resolution of Intention of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake to Initiate Amendments to the zoning ordinance to establish regulations and develop standards for the cultivation of cannabis amending Article 27 of Chapter 21 of the Lake County Code Pertaining Cannabis Cultivation Action Item Adopted — Pass
no itemized roll call in the official record
Supervisor Sabatier offered the resolution and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, and Simon Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Brown
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Anita Grant spoke. Chair Simon asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke via Zoom: Jessica Pyska, Brenna Sullivan, Sufyan Hamouda. The following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Joan Moss, Michael Wagner, Frank Perez, and Lance Williams. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.510:00 A.M. - Consideration of Update on COVID-19 Report
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 and shared a video presented by Epidemiologist Sarah Marikos. Dr. Mollie Charon spoke. Chair Simon asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Joan Moss. 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
7.2a) Consideration of Awarding Bid No. 20 – 24 for the Supply of Bulk #2 Red Diesel Fuel, #2 Clear Diesel Fuel and Unleaded Gasoline; and b) Accept and sign Westgate Petroleum Bid for #2 Red Diesel; and c) Accept and sign Westgate Petroleum Bid for #2 Clear Diesel; and d) Accept and sign Westgate Petroleum Bid for Unleaded Gasoline; and e) Authorize Chair to Sign Agreement between the County and Westgate Petroleum Action Item Adopted — Pass
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Brown: absent Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved Bid No. 20 – 24 for the Supply of Bulk #2 Red Diesel Fuel, #2 Clear Diesel Fuel and Unleaded Gasoline; and b) Accepted and signed Westgate Petroleum Bid for #2 Red Diesel; and c) Accepted and signed Westgate Petroleum Bid for #2 Clear Diesel; and d) Accepted and signed Westgate Petroleum Bid for Unleaded Gasoline; and e) Authorized Chair to Sign Agreement between the County and Westgate Petroleum. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, and Simon Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Brown
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson introduced the item to the Board. Deputy County Administrative Officer Stephen Carter presented the item to the Board. Westgate Petroleum Representative Claude Brown 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.
7.3Discussion and Direction to Staff Regarding the Proposed Re-use of an Existing Agricultural Packing Facility for a Commercial Cannabis-related Business which includes a Use Not Currently Allowed by the Current Cannabis Ordinance Action Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
Direction was given to staff to create an ag overlay.
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Scott De Leon presented the item to the Board. Community Development Deputy Director Toccarra Nicole Thomas, Richard Knoll, and County Counsel Anita Grant spoke. Chair Simon asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke via Zoom: Jessica Pyska, Brenna Sullivan, and John Ochipinti. The following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Joan Moss. Community Development Director Scott De Leon read written comment from Debra Sommerfield
7.4Consideration of Agreement Between the County of Lake and Safebuilt for Consulting Services for Professional Plan Check, Building Permit Processing, and Building and Public Infrastructure Inspection Services for the Guenoc Valley Mixed Use Planned Development Project Action Item Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Brown: absent Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved Agreement Between the County of Lake and Safebuilt for Consulting Services for Professional Plan Check, Building Permit Processing, and Building and Public Infrastructure Inspection Services for the Guenoc Valley Mixed Use Planned Development Project. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, and Simon Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Brown
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Scott De Leon presented the item to the Board. Chair Simon asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke via Zoom: Katherine Philippakis. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.5Consideration of Change Order No. 1 with West Coast Contractors DBA Oregon West Coast Contractors for Clayton Creek Road at Clayton Creek Bridge Replacement Project, Federal Project No. BRLO-5914(077), Bid No. 20-10, for an Increase of $492.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $1,613,663.40. Action Item approved — Pass
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Brown: absent Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved Change Order No. 1 with West Coast Contractors DBA Oregon West Coast Contractors for Clayton Creek Road at Clayton Creek Bridge Replacement Project, Federal Project No. BRLO-5914(077), Bid No. 20-10, for an Increase of $492.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $1,613,663.40. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, and Simon Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Brown
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Scott De Leon 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

8.1Employee Grievance Complaint Pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54957 Closed Session Item Motion carried
Carried 3-0 — moved by Sabatier
Brown: absent Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: abstain
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved decision regarding the grievance and denied the grievance. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 3 - Sabatier, Crandell, and Scott Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Brown Abstain- Supervisor: 1 - Simon
8.2Conference with legal counsel: Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(3) – Claim of McQueen Closed Session Item

9. Adjournment