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Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, March 16, 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

4.1EXTRA ITEM: (a) Consideration of “extra” agenda item, and, (b) Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding Between California Government Operations Agency and the County of Lake Action Item Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
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 Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved to take this item up as an extra, as there is a need to take immediate action and the need for action came to attention of the County subsequent to the agenda being posted. 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 Memorandum of Understanding Between California Government Operations Agency and the County of Lake. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: a) Chair Sabatier introduced 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. b) County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board. Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace and 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.
4.2EXTRA ITEM: (a) Consideration of “extra” agenda item, and, (b) Consideration of letter to the Board of Forestry, authorizing the Chair to sign, voicing our opposition to proposed revisions to the state minimum fire safe regulations Action Item Motion carried · 2 motions
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 to take this item up as an extra, as there is a need to take immediate action and the need for action came to attention of the County subsequent to the agenda being posted. 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 letter to the Board of Forestry, authorizing the Chair to sign, voicing our opposition to proposed revisions to the state minimum fire safe regulations. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: a) Supervisor Crandell 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. b) Supervisor Crandell 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. Approval of the Consent Agenda

5.1Adopt Proclamation March of Meals 2021 Proclamation passed on consent
5.2Adopt Proclamation Designating March 2021 as American Red Cross Month Proclamation passed on consent
5.3Approve Letter Supporting SB59 Action Item passed on consent
5.4Approve Letter of Support to Senator McGuire for Senate Bill 685 - Employment of Minors in Agricultural Packing Plants. Letter passed on consent
5.5Approve Agricultural Specialist Extra-Help Position Action Item passed on consent
5.6Approve Minutes of the Board of Supervisors Meetings March 2, 2021 and March 9, 2021 Minutes passed on consent
BOSMinutes03022021 BOSMinutes03092021
5.7Approve Late Travel Claim for Poll Worker Lorelei Franco in the amount of $28.47 and Authorize the Auditor-Controller to Process Payment. Report passed on consent
5.8Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2021-17 Establishing Position Allocations for Fiscal Year to Conform to the Mid-Year Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, Revising Salaries for Budget Unit 8695, Special Districts. Action Item passed 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 Consent Agenda items 5.1 through 5.8. 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
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: Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace presented the item to the Board. Epidemiologist Sarah 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.
6.39:15 A.M. – PUBLIC HEARING – Consideration of Resolution Declaring County-Owned Real Property as Surplus and Proposed Real Property Exchange Public Hearing Adopted — Pass
no itemized roll call in the official record
a) Supervisor Simon offered the resolution and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier b) 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 introduced the item to the Board. Assistant County Administrative Officer Susan Parker presented the item to the Board. Sheriff Brian Martin and Clearlake City Manager Alan Flora 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.
6.410:15 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation March of Meals 2021 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. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.510:16 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating March 2021 as American Red Cross Month Proclamation
no itemized roll call in the official record
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Pyska read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Red Cross representative Deborah Smith Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak
6.610:30 A.M. - Consideration of Update from Treasurer- Tax Collector on Tax Sale, Investment Advisor Request for Proposals and Investment Policy Report
no itemized roll call in the official record
Report Only.
Clerk’s notes: Treasurer-Tax Collector Barbara Ringen 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.
6.710:50 A.M. - Consideration of (a) Resolution regarding Early Activations for Cannabis Cultivation (b) new Ad Hoc Committee to review, revise, and revamp the cannabis cultivation ordinance of Chapter 21, Article 27.13 (at) Action Item Adopted — Pass
no itemized roll call in the official record
Supervisor Crandell offered the resolution and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier There was Board consensus to bring back the discussion of an Ad Hoc Committee.
Clerk’s notes: Chair Sabatier presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Deputy Community Development Director Toccarra Nicole Thomas spoke. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke via Zoom: Crystal Keesey, Charleen Wignall, Sarah Bodnar, Damien Ramirez, Bo, Joseph Gusto, and Jennifer Smith. Chair Sabatier read written comment from the Lake County Cannabis Alliance. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.811:30 A.M. - Consideration of Continuation of Public Hearing regarding the Intent to Vacate a Roadway known as Arabian Lane (CR#148D) in the Hidden Valley Lake Area to March 23, 2021 at 9:45 A.M. Public Hearing Motion carried
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 Continuation of Public Hearing regarding the Intent to Vacate a Roadway known as Arabian Lane (CR#148D) in the Hidden Valley Lake Area to March 23, 2021 at 9:45 A.M. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Chair Sabatier introduced the item to the Board. Public Works Director Scott De Leon and 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.

7. Non-Timed Items

7.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
7.2Consideration of $26,000 Funding Allocation to the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority 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 $26,000 Funding Allocation to the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority. 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 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.
7.3Consideration of the following Advisory Board appointments: Audit Committee and Western Region Town Hall Appointment Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Pyska
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
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, appointed Ronald Nagy to the Audit Committee. 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, appointed Thomas Aceves to the Western Region Town Hall. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Chair Sabatier introduced 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.
7.4Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director to sign the Notice of Completion for the Lampson Field Airport Runway 10-28 Asphalt Slurry Seal Rehabilitation Project. AIP No. 3-06-0117-019-2018; Bid No. 19-11 Resolution Adopted — Pass
no itemized roll call in the official record
Supervisor Scott offered the resolution and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Public Works Director Scott De Leon 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.

8. Closed Session

8.1Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1): Center for Biological Diversity v. County of Lake, et al. Closed Session Item
8.2Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1): California Native Plant Society v. County of Lake, et al. Closed Session Item
8.3Employee Disciplinary Appeal (Gov Code sec 54957): Appeal No. 2021- 01 Closed Session Item Motion carried
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, denied the appeal and approved the findings and decision. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
8.4Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9 (d)(2)(e)(3): Claim of Earthways, Inc Closed Session Item
8.5Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant Exposure to Litigation: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section54956.9 (d)(1): Sabalone v. County of Lake Closed Session Item

9. Adjournment