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Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, June 8, 2021

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 Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2020-151 Establishing Salaries And Benefits For Management Employees For The Period November 1, 2020 To October 31, 2021 Action Item passed on consent
5.2Approve Revised Letter of Support to Yolo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District revising the date of water diversion to June and July 2021 and authorize the Chair to sign Letter pulled on consent Adopted — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, Approved Revised Letter of Support to Yolo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District revising the date of water diversion to June and July 2021 and authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier introduced 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 spoke via Zoom: Bart Levenson. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.3Approve Addition of Special Meeting Dates to the Board’s Annual Meeting Calendar for 2021 Action Item passed on consent
5.4Appoint Temporary Representatives to meet for Unrepresented Management Employees regarding Salary and Benefits Appointment passed on consent
5.5Sitting as LCAQMD BOD - Authorize the APCO to sign the grant agreement with the Kelseyville Unified School District for a School Bus Replacement Grant . Report passed on consent
5.6Authorize the Closure of Behavioral Health Services offices from noon-5:00pm Friday, June 18, 2021 for Summer All Staff Training Meeting Action Item passed on consent
5.7Approve Amendment to Lease Agreement between the County of Lake and DFM Associates, for a five (5) year extension or until June 30, 2026 for Election Information Management System (EIMS), in the amount of $29,214.72 annually and Authorize the Chair to sign. Agreement passed on consent
5.8Approve Request to waive 900-hour limit for Extra-Help Facilities Maintenance Worker Lawrence Platz Action Item passed on consent
5.9(a) Approve Rental Agreement between the County of Lake and Paul E. Lowen and Kevin Soto for Storage Hangar #1 at Lampson Field for the monthly amount of $300, and authorize the Chair to sign; and (b) Approve Rental Agreement between the County of Lake and Paul E. Lowen and Kevin Soto for Storage Hangar #2 at Lampson Field for the monthly amount of $500, and authorize the Chair to sign. Agreement pulled on consent Adopted — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Scott
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, Approved Rental Agreement between the County of Lake and Paul E. Lowen and Kevin Soto for Storage Hangar #1 at Lampson Field for the monthly amount of $300, and authorized the Chair to sign; and (b) Approved Rental Agreement between the County of Lake and Paul E. Lowen and Kevin Soto for Storage Hangar #2 at Lampson Field for the monthly amount of $500, and authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled to correct an error made in the agreement. Public Works Director Scott De Leon 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.
5.10Approve an Amendment to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Pavement Recycling Systems, Inc. for the rehabilitation of Big Canyon Road in the Amount of $109,200 for a Total Contract Amount of $252,000, and authorize the Public Works Director to sign the Amended Agreement Agreement passed on consent
5.11Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Special Districts Administrator to Sign the Notice of Completion for Work Performed under Agreement 19-18, Dated June 9, 2020, for the Construction of the Soda Bay CSA-20 Redwood Tank Replacement Project Resolution passed on consent
5.12Approve Agreement Between the County of Lake and CivicSpark in the Amount of $29,000 for One Civic Spark Fellows to Develop and Implement an ArcGIS Based Asset Management Program and Authorize the Special Districts Administrator to Sign. Agreement passed on consent
5.13Approve Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between the County of Lake and Lyon Real Estate LLC (Formerly Margaret E. Lyon Survivors Trust) for the Premises located at 8555 Hwy 53 in Lower Lake, and Authorize the Chair to Sign. Agreement passed on consent
5.14Approve First Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between the County of Lake and Pauline Usher Revocable Trust for the Premises Located at 9245 Hwy 53 in Lower Lake, in the Amount of $6,078.12 per Fiscal Year, from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2024, and Authorize the Chair to Sign. Agreement passed on consent
5.15Approve First Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between County of Lake and Charles Sawyer and Nancy Sawyer (Formerly with Lower Lake JBRE, LLC), for the Property Located at 9055 Hwy 53, Suites A, B, and C in Lower Lake, in the Amount of $134,926.47 per Fiscal Year, From July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023, and Authorize the Chair to Sign. Agreement passed on consent
5.16Approve the Distribution of Excess Proceeds in the amount of $331,723.02 from Tax Defaulted Land Sale #156 held on June 9, 2018 (per R&T §4675). Action Item pulled on consent Adopted — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved the Distribution of Excess Proceeds in the amount of $331,723.02 from Tax Defaulted Land Sale #156 held on June 9, 2018 (per R&T §4675) Amending spreadsheet to unclaimed $184,644.86, pending $163.98, and claim for $331,723.02. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled to correct an error in the spreadsheet. Treasurer-Tax Collector Barbara Ringen 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.
5.17Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Megabyte Systems Inc., for FY 2021-22 MPTS property tax system maintenance, Online Business Property Filing Licensing/Support and the Transient Occupancy Tax Licensing/Support in the amount of $197,368.13 and authorize the Chair to sign; and (b) Approve Web Services Addendum to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Megabyte Systems Inc. for FY 2021-22 online tax bills and e-payment processing services, in the amount of $4,601.14, and authorize the Chair to sign. Agreement passed on consent Adopted — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
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 5.17 with the exception of items 5.2, 5.9, and 5.16 which were pulled for further discussion. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier

6. Timed Items

6.19:05 A.M. - PUBLIC INPUT Report
Clerk’s notes: Public Members Cynthia Field, Latisha Philips, Suzette Miller, Ceva Giumeli, Shira Overvech, Vivian Dennison, and Erin McCarrick spoke.
6.29:06 A.M. - Consideration of Update on COVID-19 Report
no itemized roll call in the official record
Report Only.
Clerk’s notes: Interim Public Health Officer Dr. Evan Bloom presented the item to the Board. Sarah Marikos presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke via Zoom: Tom Slate, Will Tuttle, Madeline Tuttle, and Bart Levenson. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.39:30 A.M. - (a) Consideration to Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to the Lake County Code Section 2-38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Consideration of Agreement for Consulting Services for Lake County Community Development for the amount of $100,000.00; and (c) Consideration to Appoint the County Administrative Officer, or her designee, as Interim Community Development Director Action Item Adopted — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
a) On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, waived the formal bidding process, pursuant to the Lake County Code Section 2-38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier b) On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved Agreement for Consulting Services for Lake County Community Development for the amount of $100,000.00. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier c) On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, Appointed the County Administrative Officer, or her designee, as Interim Community Development Director effective June 14, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Simon presented the item to the Board. County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson, Jan Perkins, David Boesch, Sheriff Brian Martin, and Community Development Administrative Assistant Ledah Duncan spoke. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke via Zoom: Bart Levenson, Melissa Fulton, Alicia Russell, and Jennifer Smith. The following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Justin Quayle. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.49:45 A.M. - (a) Consideration of Budget Transfer in the Amount of $120,000.00 from BU 1781 - Special Projects Account 717.55-07 to BU 1122 - Treasurer-Tax Collector Account 711.23-80 for Services Related to a Second Tax Sale for FY 20-21 and Authorize the Chair to Sign; and (b) Consideration of Budget Transfer in the Amount of $50,000 from BU 1781 - Special Projects Account 717.55-07 to BU 1231 - County Counsel Account 712.01-11 to Cover Permanent Salaries Through the End of the Fiscal Year and Authorize the Chair to Sign Action Item Adopted — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
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
a) On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved Budget Transfer in the Amount of $120,000.00 from BU 1781 - Special Projects Account 717.55-07 to BU 1122 - Treasurer-Tax Collector Account 711.23-80 for Services Related to a Second Tax Sale for FY 20-21 and Authorized the Chair to Sign the Action Item was Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier b) On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved Budget Transfer in the Amount of $50,000 from BU 1781 - Special Projects Account 717.55-07 to BU 1231 - County Counsel Account 712.01-11 to Cover Permanent Salaries Through the End of the Fiscal Year and Authorized the Chair to Sign. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
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. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.59:50 A.M. - Consideration of Budget Transfer from BU 1781 - Special Projects Account 717.55-07 to BU 1671 - Buildings and Grounds Account 716.61-60 and New Capital Asset in the amount of $60,000 to Correct Deterioration to the Pedestrian Bridgeway and Stairs on the South Side of the Courthouse and Authorize the Chair to Sign Action Item Adopted — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved Budget Transfer from BU 1781 - Special Projects Account 717.55-07 to BU 1671 - Buildings and Grounds Account 716.61-60 and New Capital Asset in the amount of $85,000 to Correct Deterioration to the Pedestrian Bridgeway and Stairs on the South Side of the Courthouse and Authorized the Chair to Sign. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
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. Public Services Director Lars Ewing 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.
6.610:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Discussion and Consideration of Appeal to Board of Supervisors, AB 21-01 for Major Use Permit, UP 20-22 and IS / MND 20-25, “We Grow LLC” Public Hearing Adopted — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved the appeal on the basis that the CEQA analysis was defective and denied the Use Permit for the project without prejudice. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Interim Community Development Director Scott De Leon announced the public hearing would not be heard due to an error in the CEQA process of the application. County Counsel Anita Grant, Jim Ryan, Dan Levine, Scott Nagelson, Sean Millerick, Carly Sherman, Jesse Cude, Debra Bainbridge, Sufyan Hamouda, Eric Hoberg, Kenny Sherman, and Randy Fletcher spoke. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke via Zoom: Bart Levensen, Donna Mackiewicz, and Shannon Williams. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.711:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of Resolution Approving Resolutions and Capital Fire Facility and Equipment Plans Submitted by Lake County Fire Agencies and Updating the Lake County Capital Fire Facility and Equipment Plan. Public Hearing Adopted — Pass
no itemized roll call in the official record
Supervisor Simon offered the resolution and it was passed by roll call 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 were closed.
6.81:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Vicious Animal Abatement Case Number #859, located at 21852 Jerusalem Grade Lower Lake (Brandon Strausser) Public Hearing Adopted — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, Continued the Public Hearing to August 10, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Animal Control Director Jonathan Armas presented the item to the Board. Tyra Matthews and County Counsel Anita Grant spoke. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Edward Sabin and Joan Moss. The following people spoke via Zoom: Glo Anderson and Gabrielle O'Neill. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.92:30 P.M. - Discussion on drought related issues: a) How to handle future ag projects b) How to handle water trucks c) How to deal with illegal cannabis Action Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
There was Board Consensus to bring the discussion to the Agriculture Advisory Committee and look to revise the cannabis ordinance.
Clerk’s notes: Chair Sabatier presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Anita Grant and Sheriff Brian Martin spoke. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke via Zoom: Shannon Zoller, Betsy Cawn, Brenna Sullivan, Sara Pistone, Will Weiss, Justin Quayle, Bart Levenson, Sean Connell, and Cody Leck. The following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Mike Mitzel, and Brock Euell. 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 (a) Waiving 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 goods or services; and (b) Approval of the Agreement between the County of Lake and Crestwood Behavioral Health for Adult Residential Support and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $1,400,000.00 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement. Action Item Adopted — Pass
Carried 4-1 — moved by Scott
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: nay Scott: aye Simon: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Scott
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
a) On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, Waived 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 goods or services. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, and Pyska Nays- Supervisor: 1 - Sabatier b) On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, approved Agreement between the County of Lake and Crestwood Behavioral Health for Adult Residential Support and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $1,400,000.00 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: Behavioral Health Director Todd Metcalf presented the item to the Board County Counsel Anita Grant. Chair Sabatier 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: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9 (d)(1): City of Clearlake v. County of Lake, et al. Closed Session Item

9. Adjournment