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Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, September 14, 2021

9:00 AM · Board Chambers · FINAL BUDGET HEARING

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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 Amendment to the County of Lake COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Worksite Protocol Action Item pulled on consent Adopted — Pass
Carried 4-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: absent Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, Approved Amendment to the County of Lake COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Worksite Protocol as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Crandell, Pyska, and Sabatier Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Scott
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.
5.2Adopt Resolution Approving Agreement No. 21-0277-023-SF with California Department of Food and Agriculture for Compliance with the Sudden Oak Death Quarantine program for period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 in The Amount of $4,335.31 Agreement passed on consent
5.3Adopt Resolution Approving Agreement No. 21-0391-000-SG with California Department of Food and Agriculture for compliance with the High Risk Pest Exclusion Program for period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 in the Amount of $11,047.94 Agreement passed on consent
5.4Adopt Resolution Approving a MOU Between County of Lake and Lake County Resource Conservation District For Management of Goat’s Rue in Lake County for FY 2021-2023 in the Amount of $21,041.12 Action Item passed on consent
5.5(Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors) Authorize the APCO to sign and submit an application for Carl Moyer Program Year 23 funding and sign all other program documents. Report passed on consent
5.6(Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors) Appoint Lowell Grant as the Engineer/Scientist Member to the LCAQMD Hearing Board pursuant to Health and Safety Code. Report passed on consent
5.7Adopt Resolution Fixing Tax Rates for Local Agencies, General Obligation Bonds and other Voter Approved Indebtedness for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Report passed on consent
5.8Approve Agreement Between County of Lake and Behavioral Health Services as Lead Agency of the Lake County Continuum of Care and North Coast Opportunities (NCO) for Fiscal Year 2021-25 in an amount not to exceed $207,585 and authorize the Chair to sign. Action Item passed on consent
5.9Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of September 2021 as National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month Proclamation passed on consent
5.10Adopt Proclamation Designating September 5th through 11th as National Suicide Prevention Week. Proclamation passed on consent
5.11Approve Late Travel Claim for Mental Health Case Manager in the Amount of $200.07 and Authorize the Auditor-Controller to Process Payment Action Item passed on consent
5.12Approve Board of Supervisors Minutes August 10, 2021 and August 31, 2021 Minutes passed on consent
BOSMinutes08312021 BOSMinutes08102021
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 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
5.15Approve 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 COVID-19 Action Item passed on consent
5.17Approve the Continuation of an Emergency Declaration for Drought Conditions 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
5.19Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Pawnee Fire Incident. Action Item passed on consent
5.20Approve Continuation of a Local Health Emergency by the Lake County Health Officer for the Cache Fire Action Item passed on consent
5.21Approve Continuation of a Local Emergency by the Lake County Sheriff/OES Director for the Cache Fire Action Item passed on consent
5.22Approve Purchase of seven (7) 2022 Ford Explorer Police Pursuit Vehicles from Napa Ford Lincoln in the amount of $285,465 from the Sheriff/Pursuit Replacement Budget Unit 2217, Object Code 62.72 and (b) authorize the Sheriff/Coroner or his designee to sign the purchase order Action Item passed on consent
5.23Approve Leave of Absence request for Sheriff's Department Employee Kellie Beck from October 15, 2021 through April 15, 2022 and authorize the Chairman to sign Action Item passed on consent
5.24Approve Contract Between County of Lake and Chabot-Las Positas Community College District for Title IV-E Training in the Amount of $1,000,000 Per Fiscal Year From July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024, and Authorize the Chair to Sign. Agreement passed on consent Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: absent Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved consent agenda items 5.1 through 5.24 with the exception of item 5.1 which was pulled for further discussion. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Crandell, Pyska, and Sabatier Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Scott

6. Timed Items

6.19:05 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: There was no public input.
6.29:06 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating September 5th through 11th as National Suicide Prevention Week. Proclamation
no itemized roll call in the official record
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Crandell read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Behavioral Health Services. Behavioral Health Director Todd Metcalf and Mental Health Team Leader Carrie Manning. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.39:08 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of September 2021 as National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month 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 Lake County Behavioral Health Services. Substance Abuse Program Manager April Giambra 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.
6.49:15 A.M. - (a) Presentation on the Konocti Project; and (b) Consideration of Permission to Proceed with Excavating and Exploring the Mt. Konocti Summit Vents Presentation
no itemized roll call in the official record
Direction was given to staff to communicate with the Konocti Project.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Pyska introduced the item to the Board. Public Services Director Lars Ewing spoke. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke via Zoom: Elizabeth Larson and Kucin Thomas. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.59:25 A.M. - Review of and Recommendation for Cannabis Tax Usage & Expenditure Policies & Procedures Action Item Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: absent Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved Cannabis Tax Usage & Expenditure Policies & Procedures. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Crandell, Pyska, and Sabatier Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Scott
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson introduced the item to the Board. Tax Administrator Patrick Sullivan presented the item to the Board. Deputy County Administrative Officer Stephen Carter and Behavioral Health Director Todd Metcalf 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.
6.69:30 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of the Final Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 for the County of Lake and Special Districts Governed by the Board of Supervisors Public Hearing Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: absent Simon: aye
Supervisor Crandell offered the resolution and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Crandell, Pyska, and Sabatier Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Scott Supervisor Simon offered the resolution and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Crandell, Pyska, and Sabatier Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Scott On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved continuation of the informal hiring freeze for general fund departments delegating authority to the County Administrative Officer to waive as appropriate. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Crandell, Pyska, and Sabatier Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Scott
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. Behavioral Health Director Todd Metcalf and Sheriff Brian Martin spoke. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke via Zoom: Bart Levenson and Betsy Cawn.
6.710:30 A.M. - Hearing on Account and Proposed Assessment for the Property Located at 6814 Hammond Ave., Nice, CA; APN #031-071-46; Property Owner: Steve M. DeFilippis Action Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
This item was continued to the October 19, 2021 Board of Supervisors Meeting.
Clerk’s notes: Chair 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. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.89:06 A.M. - Consideration of Update on COVID-19 Report
no itemized roll call in the official record
Report Only.
Clerk’s notes: Dr. Charlie Evans 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 and the following people spoke via Zoom: Julia Bono, Elaine Zacher, Lisa Pavlov, Will Tuttle, Carlos Bono, and Ahava Rose. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.911:15 A.M. - Discussion and Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Article VII of Chapter 13 of the Lake County Code relating to Administrative Fines and Penalties Action Item Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 4-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: absent Simon: aye
Carried 4-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: absent Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, waived the reading of the Ordinance to have it read in title only. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Crandell, Pyska, and Sabatier Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Scott On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, advanced the second reading of the Ordinance to September 21, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Crandell, Pyska, and Sabatier Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Scott
Clerk’s notes: County Counsel Anita Grant presented the item to the Board. 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.

7. Non-Timed Items

7.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
7.2Consideration of Video Content Encouraging Vaccination in Lake County, and Approval for Distribution via our County Website and Social Media Channels, and Any Other Available Media Outlets Action Item Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: absent Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved Video Content Encouraging Vaccination in Lake County, and Approval for Distribution via our County Website and Social Media Channels, and Any Other Available Media Outlets. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Crandell, Pyska, and Sabatier Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Scott
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 and the following people spoke via Zoom: Carlos Bono and Kuchin Thomas. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.3(a) Consideration of Amendment to Personnel Amended Policy Rule 1100 “Performance Reports”, creating Rule 1102.3 For Evaluation of the Performance of the County Administrative Officer, Appointed Department Heads, and the Public Health Officer; and (b) Consideration of special meeting dates to added to the Board of Supervisors annual calendar for 2021, at 1:00 p.m. on September 30, 2021, October 7, 2021, October 21, 2021 and November 4, 2021 Action Item Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 4-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: absent Simon: aye
Carried 4-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: absent Simon: aye
a) On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved Amendment to Personnel Amended Policy Rule 1100 “Performance Reports”, creating Rule 1102.3 For Evaluation of the Performance of the County Administrative Officer, Appointed Department Heads, and the Public Health Officer. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Crandell, Pyska, and Sabatier Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Scott b) On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved special meeting dates to added to the Board of Supervisors annual calendar for 2021, at 1:00 p.m. October 7, 2021, November 4, 2021, and November 18, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Crandell, Pyska, and Sabatier Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Scott
Clerk’s notes: a) 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. b) County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Anita Grant presented the item to the Board. 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.
7.4Consideration 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 Ford Street Project for adult Substance Use Disorder Residential Treatment Services including Medication Assisted Treatment and Detoxification Services for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $199,250.00 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement. Agreement Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 3-1 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: nay Scott: absent Simon: aye
Carried 3-1 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: nay Scott: absent Simon: aye
a) On motion of Supervisor Pyska, 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: 3 - Simon, Crandell, and Pyska Nays- Supervisor: 1 - Sabatier Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Scott b) On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, Approved Agreement between the County of Lake and Ford Street Project for adult Substance Use Disorder Residential Treatment Services including Medication Assisted Treatment and Detoxification Services for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $199,250.00 and authorized the Board Chair to sign the Agreement. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 3 - Simon, Crandell, and Pyska Nays- Supervisor: 1 - Sabatier Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Scott
Clerk’s notes: Behavioral Health Director Todd Metcalf introduced the items to the Board. Substance Abuse Program Manager April Giambra 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.
7.5Consideration of Agreement between County of Lake and Sutter Center for Psychiatry for FIscal Year 2021-22 for 2020-21 services in the amount of $39,160.00 for Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalization Services. Agreement Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: absent Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved Agreement between County of Lake and Sutter Center for Psychiatry for FIscal Year 2021-22 for 2020-21 services in the amount of $39,160.00 for Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalization Services. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Crandell, Pyska, and Sabatier Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Scott
Clerk’s notes: Behavioral Health Director Todd Metcalf presented the item to the Board. Behavioral Health Deputy Director Elise Jones 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.
7.6Consideration of Agreement between County of Lake and North Valley Behavioral Health, LLC. for FIscal Year 2021-22 for 2020-21 services in the amount of $329,360.00 for Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalization Services. Agreement Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: absent Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved Agreement between County of Lake and North Valley Behavioral Health, LLC. for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for 2020-21 services in the amount of $329,360.00 for Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalization Services. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Crandell, Pyska, and Sabatier Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Scott
Clerk’s notes: Behavioral Health Director Todd Metcalf presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Anita Grant and Behavioral Health Deputy Director Elise Jones 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.
7.7Consideration of Presentation on Lake County Behavioral Health Services' Mental Health Services Act Program Annual Update and Program Recommendations for FY 2021-22 Report
no itemized roll call in the official record
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Behavioral Health Deputy Director Elise Jones introduced the item to the Board. Behavioral Health Director Todd Metcalf 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.
7.8Consideration of the following Advisory Board appointments: Spring Valley CSA#2 Advisory Board Glenbrook Cemetery District Appointment Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 4-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: absent Simon: aye
Carried 4-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: absent Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, appointed Cindy Storrs to the Spring Valley CSA#2 Advisory Board. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Crandell, Pyska, and Sabatier Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Scott On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, appointed Francis Lincoln to the Glenbrook Cemetery District. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Crandell, Pyska, and Sabatier Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Scott
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.

8. Closed Session

8.1Sitting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County IHSS Public Authority: Conference with (a) Chief Negotiator M. Long and County Negotiator C. Markytan; and (b) Employee Organization: California United Homecare Workers Union Local 4034 Closed Session Item
Clerk’s notes: 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.
8.2Conference with Labor Negotiator: (a) Chief Negotiator: M. Long; County Negotiators: C. Huchingson and P. Samac; and (b) Employee Organization: LCSMA Closed Session Item
8.3Public Employee Evaluation: Title: Director: DPW/Water Resources/CDD (until 06/13/21) Closed Session Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
This item was pulled and continued to a future date.
8.4Public Employee Evaluation: Title: Director: Behavioral Health Closed Session Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
This item was pulled and continued to a future date.
8.5Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(2),(e)(3) – Claim of Dano Closed Session Item Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: absent Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, Having previously approved the Settlement of the Dano claim on August 24, 2021, authorized the Chair to execute the Formal Settlement Agreement. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Crandell, Pyska, and Sabatier Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Scott
8.6Conference with (a) Temporary Representatives designated to meet with County Department Heads regarding salary and benefits and (b) Unrepresented management employees Closed Session Item

9. Adjournment