Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, January 5, 2021
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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 Commending Rob Brown for 20 years of service as a member of the Lake County Board of Supervisors
Proclamation
passed on consent
5.2Adopt Resolution Approving Agreement No. 20-0709-020-SF with California Department of Food and Agriculture to Authorize Execution of the Asian Citrus Psyllid Winter Trapping Program in the Amount of $8,647.00 beginning October 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021
Agreement
passed on consent
5.3Approve the agreement between the County of Lake and Debra Sally DVM for veterinary services for the remainder of the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year in the amount of $8,000 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the agreement
Report
pulled on consent
Adopted — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved the agreement between the County of Lake and Debra Sally DVM for veterinary services for the remainder of the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year in the amount of $8,000 and authorized the Board Chair to sign the agreement. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Animal Control Officer Jonathan Armas presented the item to the Board.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.4Approve Agreement Between County of Lake and Behavioral Health Services as Lead Agency of the Lake County Continuum of Care and Elijah House for Fiscal Year 2020-21 in the amount $102,200.00 and authorize the Chair to sign.
Action Item
passed on consent
5.5Approve Agreement Between County of Lake and Behavioral Health Services as Lead Agency of the Lake County Continuum of Care and Hope Is Rising Lake County for Fiscal Years 2020-21 and 2021-22 in the amount of $220,000.00 and authorize the Chair to sign.
Action Item
passed on consent
5.6Adopt Resolution to Authorize the Standard Agreement between County of Lake and the Department of Health Care Services for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 and Authorizing the Behavioral Health Director to Sign the Standard Agreement.
Resolution
passed on consent
5.7Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of January 2021 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Lake County
Proclamation
passed on consent
5.8Approve Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the County of Lake and the Senate Rules Committee, California Legislature for a District Satellite Office
Action Item
passed on consent
5.9a) Approve Amendment A1 to Agreement #19-5042 Between County of Lake and California Department of Social Services for Resource Family Approval Program Services in the Amount of $85,120 for the Term of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021, and b) Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Director of Social Services to Sign the Amendment.
Agreement
passed on consent
5.10Approve Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Between the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Yuba County Sheriff’s Office for mutual aid provided during the North Complex Fire and authorize the Sheriff/Coroner to sign.
Action Item
passed on consent
5.11Approve Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Between the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and various entities for mutual aid provided during the LNU Complex Fire and authorize the Sheriff/Coroner to sign.
Action Item
passed on consent
5.12(a) Adopt Resolution approving the Lake County Sheriff's Office to apply for State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Vehicle Grant funds and (b) Authorize the Sheriff/Coroner or his designee to sign the Project Agreement
Action Item
passed on consent
5.13(a) Approve Letter of Agreement between the Lake County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in the amount of $275,000 for the period October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021; and (b) Authorize Sheriff to sign the Agreement and (c) Authorize the Chairman to sign Workplace Certifications and Grant Assurances
Action Item
pulled on consent
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda Items 5.1 through 5.13 with the exception of items 5.3 and 5.13 which were pulled for further discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Item 5.13 was pulled from the agenda.
6. Timed Items
6.19:00 A.M. - Remarks from outgoing Supervisor Brown and Presentations/Commendations thereto
Proclamation
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Brown spoke. Chair Simon read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Supervisor Brown. County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson, County Counsel Anita Grant, Senator Mike McGuire, Congressman Mike Thompson, Sheriff Brian Martin, Auditor-Controller Cathy Saderlund, DPW/ WR/ CDD Director Scott De Leon, Registrar of Voters Maria Valadez, Public Services Director Lars Ewing, Deputy Public Services Director Kati Galvani, and IT Technician Jake Reinke spoke.
Chair Simon asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke via Zoom spoke: Ed Robey, Melissa Fulton, and Brenna Sullivan. The following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chamber spoke: Lance Williams and Joan Moss. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.29:15 A.M. - Administer Oath of Office to District 1, District 4 and District 5 Supervisors
Ceremonial Item
The Oath of Office was administered.
Clerk’s notes: Maria Valadez administered the Oath of Office to Supervisor Moke Simon, Supervisor Jessica Pyska, and Supervisor Tina Scott.
Chair Simon asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.39:16 A.M. - Election of Chair of the Board of Supervisors and Vice-Chair of the Board of Supervisors for 2021 (Outgoing Chair conducts election)
Appointment
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Scott
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Scott
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, appointed Supervisor Sabatier as Chair of the Board of Supervisors for 2021. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Simon
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, appointed Supervisor Crandell as Vice Chair of the Board of Supervisor for 2021. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Simon
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 closed.
6.49:17 A.M. - (Sitting as the Lake County Board of Equalization) - Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Lake County Local Board of Equalization for 2021
Appointment
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Scott
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Scott
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, appointed Supervisor Sabatier as Chair of the Board of Equalization for 2021. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Simon
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, appointed Supervisor Crandell as Vice Chair of the Board of Equalization for 2021. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Simon
Clerk’s notes: Chair Sabatier presented the item to the Board.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.59:18 A.M. - (Sitting as the Lake County In-Home Supportive Services) - Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Lake County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board of Directors for 2021
Appointment
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Scott
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Scott
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, appointed Supervisor Sabatier as Chair of the Lake County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board of Directors for 2021. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Simon
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, appointed Supervisor Crandell as Vice Chair of the Lake County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board of Directors for 2021. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Simon
Clerk’s notes: Chair Sabatier presented the item to the Board.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.69:19 A.M. - Appoint/reappoint members of the Lake County Planning Commission for a two year term (a) Reappoint District 1 Commissioner John H. Hess III; (b) Reappoint District 2 Commissioner Everardo Chavez Perez; (c) Reappoint District 3 Commissioner Batsulwin A. Brown; (d) Reappoint District 4 Commissioner Christina Price; and (e) Appoint District 5 Commissioner Lance Williams
Appointment
Adopted — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, reappointed the members of the Lake County Planning Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, appointed Lance Williams as District 5 Planning Commissioner. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Chair Sabatier presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Anita Grant spoke.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.79:30 A.M. - PUBLIC INPUT
Report
Clerk’s notes: Jean Yanich from Twin Lakes spoke.
6.89:35 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of January 2021 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Lake County
Proclamation
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Scott read the proclamation into the record and presented it to the Board.
Chair Sabatier 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.
6.99:45 A.M. - Consideration of formation of the Lake County Agricultural (Ag) Advisory Committee
Action Item
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved the formation of the Lake County Agricultural Advisory Committee with Supervisor Pyska and Supervisor Scott as Board Member Representatives and five members of the Committee being from the public. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Pyska presented the item to the Board. Agricultural Commissioner Steve Hajik and County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson spoke.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Joan Moss and Lance Williams. The following people spoke via Zoom: Brenna Sullivan, Sharon Zoller, and Dani Primas. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.1010:30 A.M. - Consideration of Update on COVID-19
Report
Report Only.
Clerk’s notes: Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace presented the item to the Board. Epidemiologist Sara Marikos presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board.
Chair Sabatier 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
7.2Consideration of Chairman's recommended 2021 Committee Assignments for Members of the Board of Supervisors
Appointment
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved Chairman's recommended 2021 Committee Assignments for Members of the Board of Supervisors. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board.
Chair Sabatier 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 Letter of Support for Lake County Fairgrounds
Action Item
Adopted — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Scott
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, approved Letter of Support for Lake County Fairgrounds as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Chair Sabatier presented the item to the Board.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke via Zoom: Tom Turner and Melissa Fulton. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.4Consideration of Temporarily Closing the Board of Supervisors Chambers for in-person meetings
Action Item
Adopted — Pass
Carried 3-2 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: nay Scott: nay Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: nay Scott: nay Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved Temporarily Closing the Board of Supervisors Chambers for in-person meetings and approved to reevaluate the closure on a weekly basis. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, and Pyska
Nays- Supervisors: 2 - Scott and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Simon presented the item to the Board. County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson and County Counsel Anita Grant spoke.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chamber spoke: Joan Moss. The following person spoke via Zoom: Betsy Cawn. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.5(a) Consideration of amendment to the COUNTY OF LAKE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY Worksite Protection Protocol; and (b) Consideration of request to form a Board ad hoc committee to work with Department Heads regarding this protocol
Action Item
Adopted — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Scott
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, approved amendment to the COUNTY OF LAKE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY Worksite Protection Protocol. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved formation of a Board ad hoc committee to work with Department Heads regarding this protocol and appointed Supervisor Simon and Supervisor Scott to the committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: a) County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board. Human Resources Director Pam Samac spoke.
Chair Sabatier 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 Sabatier 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 an Agreement between Lake County Health Services and KnoQoti Native Wellness, Inc., for RFP #LCHS 20-002 Prevention, Detection and Support: A Lake County COVID-19 Initiative for Native American-Focused Outreach for a one time cost of $70,900 and authorize the Board Chair to sign
Action Item
Adopted — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved Agreement between Lake County Health Services and KnoQoti Native Wellness, Inc., for RFP #LCHS 20-002 Prevention, Detection and Support: A Lake County COVID-19 Initiative for Native American-Focused Outreach for a one time cost of $70,900 and authorized the Board Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Iyesha Miller presented the item to the Board. KnoQoti representative Kyle Bill spoke.
Chair Sabatier 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.
7.7Consideration of the following Advisory Board appointments:
Animal Control Advisory Board
Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC)
Glenbrook Cemetery District
Hartley Cemetery District
Kelseyville Cemetery District
Lake County (IHSS) Public Authority Advisory Committee
Lake County Resource Conservation District
Lucerne Area Town Hall (LATH)
Maternal Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH)
Spring Valley CSA #2 Advisory Board
Appointment
Adopted — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Scott
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, appointed Daniel Connaughton, Eileen McSorley and Linda King to the Animal Control Board, Robin Scott, JohnRey Hassan, James Dowdy, Lynne Kinniburgh, Ronald Fedele, Steven Schepper, Scott Knight, William Sapeta, and Carolee Martin to the Emergency Medical Care Committee, Stephen Barnes and Douglas Domer to the Glenbrook Cemetery District, Jeanette Kemp to the Hartley Cemetery, Robert Taylor to the IHSS Board, Paul Lauenroth, Michael Powers, Richard Feiro, and Robert Renker to the Kelseyville Cemetery District, Jason Mohon, Mahealani Urquiza, Loretta Krentz, Andrew Peterson, and Kevin Waycik to the Lucerne Area Town Hall, Randall Krag to the Resource Conservation District, Patricia Beristianos to the Upper Lake Cemetery District, Carla Ritz, April Giambra, Daphne Colacion, Helaine Moore, and Kimberly Tangerman to the Maternal Child and Adolescent Health Advisory Board. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Chair Sabatier presented the item to the Board.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.8Discussion of Changes to State Management Standards for Treated Wood Waste and Direction to Staff for Future Efforts
Report
Discussion Only.
Clerk’s notes: Public Services Director Lars Ewing presented the item to the Board. Environmental Health Director Craig Wetherbee spoke.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8. Closed Session
8.1Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(1) – Citizens for Environmental Protection and Responsible Planning v. County of Lake, et al.
Closed Session Item
8.2Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(2) (e)(3) – Claim of Lillie
Closed Session Item
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved the claimant's out of pocket costs in relation to settlement of the claim in the amount of $7,652.74. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
8.3Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(1) – Sabalone v. County of Lake
Closed Session Item