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Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, May 25, 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

5.1Ratify U.S. Department of the Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and Assurances of Compliance with Civil Rights Recovery Funds, as necessary for release of of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 funding to Lake County Action Item passed on consent
5.2Approve Letter of Support to Opt-in and Support Golden State Financing Authority to Submit an Application on Behalf of Rural County Representatives of California and Authorize Chair to sign. Action Item passed on consent
5.3Approve Leave of Absence request for Social Services Employee Alexis Bassham from June 10, 2021 through October 1, 2O21 and authorize the Chair to sign Action Item passed on consent
5.4Adopt Resolution Approving Agreement # 20-1108-000-SG with California Department of Food and Agriculture for Noxious Weed Program for the Period of May 1, 2021 through March 31, 2023 in the Amount of $32,000.00 Agreement passed on consent
5.5Adopt Resolution Adopting Agreement No. 20-1036-019-SF with California Department of Food and Agriculture for Compliance with the European Grapevine Moth Detection Program and Authorization Execution thereof Resolution passed on consent
5.6Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Tri-Cities Answering Service & Call Center, Inc. for telephone answering and related services until May 2022 in the amount of $8,000 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the agreement Action Item passed on consent
5.7Approve waiver of the 900 hour limitation for Animal Control employee Collette Hall Action Item passed on consent
5.8Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for Audit Services for fiscal years ending June 30, 2021 for $74,400, June 30, 2022 for $75,900 and June 30, 2023 for $77,400 with option to extend two additional years at not more than 2.5% per year and authorize the Chair to sign. Agreement passed on consent
5.9Adopt Resolution Approving County of Lake Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for Emergency Solutions Grant Program CARES Act Funding. Action Item pulled on consent 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: Behavioral Health Director Todd Metcalf 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.
5.10(a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to the 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 Agreement between the County of Lake and Hardeep Singh, MD to fulfill the responsibilities of the Behavioral Health Services Medical Director for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $90,000 and authorize the Board Chair to sign. Action Item pulled on consent Adopted — Pass
Carried 3-2 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Pyska: nay Sabatier: nay Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, Waived the formal bidding process, pursuant to the Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and Approved the Agreement between the County of Lake and Hardeep Singh, MD to fulfill the responsibilities of the Behavioral Health Services Medical Director for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $90,000 and authorized the Board Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 3 - Simon, Crandell, Scott Nays- Supervisor: 2 - Sabatier and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Behavioral Health Director Todd Metcalf 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.
5.11(a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to the 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 Agreement between the County of Lake and Hardeep Singh, MD to fulfill the responsibilities of the substance use disorder (SUD) Medical Director for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $90,000 and authorize the Board Chair to sign. Action Item passed on consent
5.12Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Standard Agreement between the County of Lake and the California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) for the period beginning March 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022 and authorize the Behavioral Health Services Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Administrator to sign the Standard Agreement. Resolution passed on consent
5.13(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 Agreement between the County of Lake and Ever Well Health Systems for Adult Residential Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for a contract maximum of Seventy Five Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($75,700.00) and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement. Action Item pulled on consent Adopted — Pass
Carried 4-1 — moved by Scott
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: nay Scott: aye Simon: aye
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; and Approved the Agreement between the County of Lake and Ever Well Health Systems for Adult Residential Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for a contract maximum of Seventy Five Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($75,700.00) and authorized the Board Chair to sign the Agreement. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, and Pyska Nays- Supervisor: 1 - Sabatier
5.14Approve Minutes of the Board of Supervisors Meeting April 27, 2021 and May 4, 2021 Minutes passed on consent
5.15Approve Amendment Four to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Evan Bloom, MD, MPH, to Assist the Lake County Public Health Officer During the COVID-19 Crisis Response and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign Action Item passed on consent
5.16Approve 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
5.17Approve the Continuation of a 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
5.18Approve Contract between the County of Lake Health Services and Trina Maia, for Physical Therapy Services in Support of the California Children’s Services Program (CCS) and the Medical Therapy Program (MTP) for a term starting July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 and a maximum amount of $135,408.00; and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign Agreement 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 Contract between the County of Lake Health Services and Trina Maia, for Physical Therapy Services in Support of the California Children’s Services Program (CCS) and the Medical Therapy Program (MTP) for a term starting July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 and a maximum amount of $135,408.00; 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: Health Services Director Denise Pomeroy 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.
5.19Approve Contract between the County of Lake Health Services and Sheila McCarthy, for Occupational Therapy Services in Support of the California Children’s Services Program (CCS) and the Medical Therapy Program (MTP) for a term starting July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 and a maximum amount of $33,436.80; and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign Agreement 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 Contract between the County of Lake Health Services and Sheila McCarthy, for Occupational Therapy Services in Support of the California Children’s Services Program (CCS) and the Medical Therapy Program (MTP) for a term starting July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 and a maximum amount of $33,436.80; and Authorized the Board Chair to Sign. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
5.20Adopt Resolution Expressing Support for the Middletown Days Parade and Events, and Temporarily Authorizing a Road Closure, Prohibiting Parking and Authorizing Removal of Vehicles and Ordering the Department of Public Works to Post Signs. Resolution passed on consent
5.21(a) Approve Agreement between the Lake County Sheriff's Department and U.S. Forest Service for FY 20/21 annual operating and financial plan, in the amount of $20,000 for Pillsbury Patrol; and (b) Approve Agreement between the Lake County Sheriff’s Department and U.S. Forest Service for FY20/21 annual operating and financial plan, in the amount of $19,000 for Controlled Substance Operations, and (c) authorize the Sheriff and the Chairman to sign. Action Item passed on consent
5.22(a) Approve the Purchase of Kitchen Equipment from Cook’s supply in the amount of $22,980.39 and (b) Authorize the Sheriff to issue a Purchase Order Action Item passed on consent
5.23Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Mendocino Complex Fire Incident (River and Ranch Fires). Action Item passed on consent
5.24Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to COVID-19 Action Item passed on consent
5.25Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency In Lake County in Response to the LNU Lightning Complex Wildfire Event Action Item passed on consent
5.26Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Pawnee Fire Incident. Action Item passed on consent
5.27Approve the Continuation of an Emergency Declaration for Drought Conditions Action Item passed on consent
5.28a) Approve Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between County of Lake and Ronn and Montie Westhart for Unit #1 Located at 15890 Kugelman Street in Lower Lake, from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024, and Authorize the Chair to Sign; and b) Approve Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between County of Lake and Ronn and Montie Westhart for Unit D Located at 15890 Kugelman Street in Lower Lake, from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024, and Authorize the Chair to Sign Agreement passed on consent
5.29Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between Social Services and Behavioral Health Services for Residential Treatment Payments for Child Welfare Services clients, Beginning July 1, 2020, in the Amount of $120,000 per Fiscal Year, and Authorize the Chair to Sign. Agreement 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 5.29 with the exception of Items 5.9, 5.10, 5.13, 5.18, and 5.19 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: Public Members Simone Tapman, Joan Moss, Thomas Nichols, Win Carrie, Justin Quayle, and Monty Winters 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. Epidemiologist Sarah Marikos spoke. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke via Zoom: Teodora Doncheva, Bart Levenson, and WIll Tuttle. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.39:30 A.M. - a) Consideration of a Progress Report of the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project; and b) consideration of Letter of Intent for Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project for the Army Corps of Engineers Report approved — 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 Letter of Intent for Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project for the Army Corps of Engineers. 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. Peter Windrem and Water Resources Director Scott De Leon spoke. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke via Zoom: Victoria Brandon. 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.
6.410:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of a Resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule for departmental services rendered by the County 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 introduced the item to the Board. Chief Deputy County Administrative Officer Stephen Carter presented the item to the Board. Interim Community Development Director Scott De Leon, Public Services Director Lars Ewing, Health Services Director Denise Pomeroy, County Counsel Anita Grant, and Environmental Health Director Craig Weatherbee 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.
6.510:15 A.M. - Report and possible direction to staff concerning the future work of the EDTF. Report
no itemized roll call in the official record
There was Board consensus to direct staff of stakeholder departments, including but not limited to Treasurer-Tax Collector, Auditor-Controller, Information Technology, Special Districts, Community Development, Public Services and Animal Control to work with the Administrative office to develop a Request for Proposals for electronic payments.
Clerk’s notes: Chair Sabatier and 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.
6.610:45 A.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 Hearing to June 8, 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. County Counsel Anita Grant and Edward Stranson 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

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
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 4:11 p.m. having taken no action.

9. Adjournment