Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, April 6, 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
5.1Approve Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Newspaper of General Circulation
Action Item
passed on consent
5.2Approve Letter Opposing SB 271
Action Item
pulled on consent
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 Opposing SB 271. 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. Sheriff Brian Martin 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.
5.3Adopt Proclamation Designating April 2021 as Bird Appreciation Month in Lake County
Proclamation
passed on consent
5.4Approve Letter Supporting the Proposed Assembly Bill 14 – Internet for All Act of 2021 (Aguiar-Curry) and Authorizing Chair to Sign
Letter
passed on consent
5.5Adopt Resolution Urging the California Citizens Redistricting Commission to Keep Lake County, Napa County and Sonoma County Within the Same United States Congressional District
Report
pulled on consent
Adopted — Pass
Carried 5-0 (recovered from the archived minutes)
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 Simon (recovered from the archived minutes)
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Carried 5-0 (recovered from the archived minutes)
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
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: Supervisor Simon introduced the item to the Board.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke via Zoom: Mike Ranfanelli and Will Tuttle. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.6Approve Agreement No. 21-73-06-0256 with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services for period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 for the amount of $114,610
Agreement
passed on consent
5.7a) Waive 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) Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Lake County Office of Education -Safe Schools Healthy Students Program for School-Based Specialty Mental Health Services in the amount of $205,000 for Fiscal Year 2020-21 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Amendment
Action Item
passed on consent
5.8(a) Waive 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) Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Remi Vista, Inc. in the amount of $15,000 for Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2020-21 and authorize the Chair to sign.
Action Item
passed on consent
5.9Adopt Proclamation Designating April 2021 as Alcohol Awareness Month
Proclamation
passed on consent
5.10Adopt Proclamation Designating April 2021 Child Abuse Prevention Month
Proclamation
passed on consent
5.11Approve Minutes of the Board of Supervisors Meetings September 16, 2020, March 16, 2021 and March 23, 2021
Minutes
passed on consent
5.12Adopt Proclamation Designating Public Health Week April 5-11, 2021
Proclamation
passed on consent
5.13Approve 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
5.14Approve 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
5.15Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Mendocino Complex Fire Incident (River and Ranch Fires).
Action Item
passed on consent
5.16Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Pawnee Fire Incident.
Action Item
passed on consent
5.17Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to COVID-19
Action Item
passed on consent
5.18Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency In Lake County in Response to the LNU Lightning Complex Wildfire Event
Action Item
passed on consent
5.19(Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District) (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 2-38.4, Cooperative Purchases. (b) Approve purchase of a 2021 Chevy 3500 Double Cab truck and authorize the Special Districts Administrator/Assistant Purchasing Agent to issue and sign a purchase order not to exceed $90,000 to Elk Grove Auto/Winner Chevrolet.
Action Item
passed on consent
5.20Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Tower and Ground Space Agreement with AT&T and US Cellular and authorize the chair to sign
Action Item
passed on consent
5.21(a) Approve Purchase of one (1) 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 Crew 4x4 from Matt Mazzei Chevrolet in the Amount of $37,958.49 from the Sheriff/Pursuit Replacement Budget Unit 2217, Object Code 62.72 and (b) authorize the Sheriff or his designee to sign the purchase order.
Action Item
passed on consent
5.22Approve Updated Program Guidelines for the County of Lake Homebuyer Acquisition Assistance Program and Housing Rehabilitation Program
Report
passed on consent
5.23Approve Third Amendment to Lease Agreement Between County of Lake and Gary Sada and Sheila Sada for $86,332.68, from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, for the Property Located at 926 S. Forbes St. in Lakeport.
Agreement
passed on consent
5.24Approve Waiver of the 900 Hour Limit for Certain Janitorial Positions Within the Department of Social Services.
Action Item
passed on consent
5.25Approve Fifth Amendment to the Lease Agreement between County of Lake and Ewing and Associates for the Child Welfare Services Parking Lot Located on South Forbes Street in Lakeport, for the Amount of $4,800 from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, 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
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
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
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 5.25 with the exception of item 5.5 which was pulled for further discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, moved to reconsider the approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved consent agenda items 5.1 through 5.25 with the exception of items 5.2 and 5.5 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
Clerk’s notes: There was no public input.
6.29:06 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 Sarah Marikos presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Dr. Evan Bloom spoke.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke via Zoom: Bart Levinsen and Will Tuttle. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.39:45 A.M. - Consideration of the County of Lake COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Worksite Protocol
Report
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 the County of Lake COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Worksite Protocol. 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.
6.4Presentation of Proclamation Designating Public Health Week
April 5-11, 20
Proclamation
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Chair Sabatier read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Public Health Director Denise Pomeroy. Public Health Director Denise Pomeroy 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.
6.510:05 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 2021 as Child Abuse Prevention Month
Proclamation
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Scott read the item into the record and presented it to Jami White of Lake Family Resource Center.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.610:10 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 2021 as Alcohol Awareness Month
Proclamation
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Behavioral Health Director Todd Metcalf read the proclamation into the record and presented it. Substance Abuse Program Manager April Giambra spoke.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke via Zoom: Scott Sullivan. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.710:15 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 2021 as Bird Appreciation Month in Lake County
Proclamation
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 the Redbud Audubon Society. Roberta Lyons 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.
6.810:20 A.M. - Consideration of Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake, State of California Confirming the Prior Transfer from the Former Lake County Redevelopment Agency to the Lake County Housing Agency of Certain Real Property Liens, and Authorizing Assignments of Deeds of Trust to Reflect that Transfer
Resolution
Adopted — Pass
Supervisor Crandell 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 introduced the item to the Board. Assistant County Administrative Officer Susan Parker presented the item to the Board. Ryan LaRue, County Counsel Anita Grant, and Behavioral Health Director Todd Metcalf 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.
6.910:30 A.M. - (Sitting as the Lake County Housing Commission, Board of Directors) Consider Request from the Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation to Divest Security and Previous Development Interest in Real Property in Consideration of a New Agreement to Develop Affordable Housing at 6853 Collier Avenue, Nice, California (APN: 031-053-220-000).
Agreement
Adopted — Pass
Carried 6-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Figueroa: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Figueroa: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved request from the Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation to Divest Security and Previous Development Interest in Real Property in Consideration of a New Agreement to Develop Affordable Housing at 6853 Collier Avenue, Nice, California (APN: 031-053-220-000). The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Commissioner: 6 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, Figueroa, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Assistant County Administrative Officer Susan Parker presented the item to the Board. Behavioral Health Director Todd Metcalf, Ryan LaRue, County Counsel Anita Grant, and 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.
6.103:00 P.M. - Discussion and Consideration of zoning ordinance amendment to Article 21-27 regarding the transition of applications impacted by the Farmland Protection Zone
Action Item
There was Board Consensus to bring this item back at a later date.
Clerk’s notes: Deputy Community Development Director Toccarra Nicole Thomas presented the item to the Board. Ag Commissioner Steve Hajik, Community Development Director Scott De Leon, and County Counsel Anita Grant spoke.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke via Zoom: Brenna Sullivan, Peter Simon, Crystal Keesey, Lianne Campodonico, Sarah Bodnar, Julia Jacobson, Will Weiss, Lance Williams, Christina Torres, and Jennifer Smith. 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 Discussion of plans and preparation for April 16, 2021 Board Governance Workshop
Action Item
Discussion Only.
Clerk’s notes: Chair Sabatier 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 Resolutions of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake, State of California Confirming the Highest Priority Projects for Submittal for the Community Project Funding Program: (a) Lakeport Armory Facility Repurposing and Expansion for Wildfire Training; (b) Full Circle Effluent Pipeline Preliminary Design Report Update; (c) Pedestrian Traffic and Street Improvements
Resolution
Adopted — Pass
Supervisor Scott offered the resolution and it was passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Supervisor Simon offered the resolution and it was passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
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 introduced the item to the Board. Assistant County Administrative Officer Susan Parker 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.
7.4Consideration of Award of Proposal for the Professional Consulting Services for Big Valley Groundwater Basin (5-015) Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Lake County, CA. RFP No. 21-02, to Luhdorff & Scalmanini, Consulting Engineers (LCSE) and Stantec Consulting Services, in the amount of $1,328,485.39 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
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved Award of Proposal for the Professional Consulting Services for Big Valley Groundwater Basin (5-015) Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Lake County, CA. RFP No. 21-02, to Luhdorff & Scalmanini, Consulting Engineers (LCSE) and Stantec Consulting Services, in the amount of $1,328,485.39 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: Deputy Water Resources Director Marina Deligiannis 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.
8. Closed Session
8.1Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 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 section 54956.9(d)(1) – California Native Plant Society v. County of Lake, et al
Closed Session Item
8.3Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9 (d)(1) – Citizens for Environmental Protection and Responsible Planning, et al. v. County of Lake, et al.
Closed Session Item
8.4Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9 (d)(2) (e)(4) – One potential case
Closed Session Item
8.5Public Employee Evaluation:
Title: Animal Control Director
Closed Session Item
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 3:00 p.m. having taken no action