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Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, August 3, 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) Adopt Urgency Ordinance Requiring all Persons, Regardless of Vaccination Status, Wear Face Coverings in County Facilities Action Item Motion carried · 3 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Pyska
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
Carried 5-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
a) On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved taking the item up as an Extra Item. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier b) Supervisor Pyska offered the ordinance and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier c) On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, moved to reopen the item. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier d) On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved changes made to the ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier e) Supervisor Pyska offered the ordinance and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: a) Supervisor Pyska 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 Pyska presented the item to the Board. County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson, Sheriff Brian Martin, County Counsel Anita Grant, and County Librarian Christopher Veach 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. c) Supervisor Pyska 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.
4.2EXTRA ITEM: (a) Consideration of “extra” agenda item, and, (b) Consideration of Amendment to the County of Lake COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Worksite Protocol Action Item Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
a) On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved taking the item up as an Extra Item. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier b) On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, approved Amendment to the County of Lake COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Worksite Protocol Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: a) County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson 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 introduced the item to the Board. Human Resources Director Pam Samac 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. Approval of the Consent Agenda

5.1Approve Authorized Representatives for Chandler Asset Management and Direction to County Administrative Officer to Sign Authorization Form Action Item passed on consent
5.2Approve Amendment 4 to the Commercial Lease Agreement between the County of Lake and Cipora Properties (formerly Bruno’s Property Management) for the lease of property located at 6302/6312 Thirteenth Avenue, Lucerne, California to revise the name and address of Lessor and authorize the Chair to sign. Action Item passed on consent
5.3Approve Resolution Setting Rate of Pay for Election Officers for the September 14, 2021, California Gubernatorial Recall Election Resolution passed on consent
5.4Adopt Proclamation Recognizing the Retirement of Carolyn Cook-White, Health Programs Support Specialist, and Honoring her Many Years of Outstanding Service to the County of Lake Proclamation passed on consent
5.5Approve Amendment to the Relocation Policy Action Item passed on consent
5.6a) Approve Hiring Incentive Policy; and b) Approve Amendment to the Employee Referral Program Action Item pulled on consent Motion carried
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, approved the policy effective as of the date of the Board’s approval on June 22, 2021 and b) approved Amendment to the Employee Referral Program. 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. 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.
5.7Adopt Resolution amending Resolution 2021-68 Establishing Position Allocation for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Revising Salaries for Budget Unit 4121, Integrated Waste Management. Report pulled on consent
no itemized roll call in the official record
This item was pulled from the agenda.
5.8Approve Plans and Specifications for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Lake County Culvert Upgrades 3, FEMA-5189-FM-CA Culvert Replacement Project Various County Roads, Bid No. 21-04 Action Item passed on consent
5.9Adopt Proclamation Commending Gordon Haggitt County Surveyor Proclamation passed on consent
5.10Approve the Extension of Food Services Agreement with Trinity Services Group Inc., to supervise the preparation and service of meals at the Lake County Jail/Hill Road Facility and authorize the Sheriff to sign the letter for the CPI increase Action Item passed on consent
5.11Approve additional lift gate charges in the amount of $300.00 from the purchase of kitchen equipment from Cook's Supply Action Item pulled on consent 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, Approved additional lift gate charges in the amount of $300.00 from the purchase of kitchen equipment from Cook's Supply. 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.
5.12Approve Contract Between the County of Lake and Brain Learning Psychological Corporation for Learning Disability Testing and Evaluation Services in the Amount of $45,000 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
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
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
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda 5.1 through 5.12 with the exception of items 5.7 and 5.11 which were 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 reopen the consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda 5.1 through 5.12 with the exception of items 5.6,5.7, and 5.11 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 Comment
6.29:06 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Commending Gordon Haggitt County Surveyor Proclamation
no itemized roll call in the official record
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 Gordon Haggitt. County Surveyor Gordon Haggitt, Public Works Director Scott De Leon, County Counsel Anita Grant, Public Services Director Lars Ewing, Mireya Turner, and Steve Far spoke. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke via Zoom: Betsy Cawn. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.39:10 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing the Retirement of Carolyn Cook-White, Health Programs Support Specialist, and Honoring her Many Years of Outstanding Service to the County of Lake Proclamation
no itemized roll call in the official record
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Health Services Director Densie Pomeroy read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Health Programs Support Specialist Carolyn Cook-White. Carolyn Cook-White and Carolyn Holladay spoke. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Trina White. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.4(Continued from July 20, 2021) 10:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Article X of Chapter Two of the Lake County Code to Include Further Requirements for Exemptions from Competitive Bidding and Requirements for Bid Protests Public Hearing 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
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, moved to waive the reading of ordinance and have it read in title only. 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, moved to advance to ordinance to the August 10, 2021 Board of Supervisors Meeting with amendments. 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. 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 Appointment of District 5 Planning Commissioner Appointment Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, appointed Maile Field as the District 5 Planning Commissioner. 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. 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.
7.3Consideration of the following Advisory Board appointments: Mental Health Advisory Board Appointment Motion carried
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, appointed Bonnie Blumenthal to the Mental Health Advisory Board. 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 wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.4Consideration of Amendment to the Existing Salary on Appointment and Advanced Step Appointment Policy 1601.1 Action Item 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 in concept pending meet and confer with the unions Amendment to the Existing Salary on Appointment and Advanced Step Appointment Policy 1601.1. 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. Human Resources Director Pam Samac 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.
7.5ADDENDUM - Consideration of Update on COVID-19 Report
no itemized roll call in the official record
Report Only.
Clerk’s notes: Dr. Gary Pace introduced the item to the Board. Epidemiologist Sarah Marikos presented a PowerPoint Presentation 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. The following people spoke via Zoom: Elaine Zacher, Ahava Rose, Kathy Toy, Will Tuttle, Joseph Eckhart, Erin McCarrick, and Madeline Tuttle. No one else 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
8.3Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1): (a) Interviews of Community Development Director (b) Appointment of Community Development Director Closed Session Item
8.4Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1): Appointment of Public Health Officer Closed Session Item
8.5Public Employee Evaluation: Title: Air Pollution Control Officer Closed Session Item
Clerk’s notes: The Board came out of closed session at 1:38 p.m. having taken no action.

9. Adjournment