Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, February 1, 2022

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

5.1a) Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) By and Between County of Mendocino and the Lake County Air Quality Management District for Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) Duties, effective February 1, 2022; and b) Authorize the Chair to sign a Report of Appointment increasing APCO Douglas Gearhart’s salary by 20%, during this limited agreement Action Item passed on consent

5.2Adopt Resolution Postponing Cannabis Tax Payments To May 15, 2022, Suspending Late Payment Penalties During The Period Of Postponement, And Suspending Tax Rate Increases Pursuant To The Consumer Price Index Until 2024. Action Item passed on consent

5.3a) 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 Agreement between County of Lake and Adventist Health St. Helena and Vallejo for Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Services and Professional Services Associated with Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalizations for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23 for a maximum compensation of $300,000 and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement pulled on consent Adopted — Fail

FAILED 2-3
Crandell: nay Pyska: aye Sabatier: nay Scott: aye Simon: nay

Carried 5-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye

Carried 3-2 — moved by Scott
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: nay Scott: aye Simon: nay

Supervisor Scott made a motion to 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 Approve the Agreement between County of Lake and Adventist Health St. Helena and Vallejo for Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Services and Professional Services Associated with Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalizations for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23 for a maximum compensation of $300,000 and direct the department to return with an RFP by the end of the fiscal year and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 2 - Scott and Pyska Nays- Supervisors: 3 - Simon, Sabatier, and Crandell On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved reopening the item for reconsideration. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Scott, Pyska, and Crandell 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 County of Lake and Adventist Health St. Helena and Vallejo for Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Services and Professional Services Associated with Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalizations for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23 for a maximum compensation of $300,000 and directed the department to return with an RFP by March 1, 2022 and authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 3 - Scott, Pyska, and Crandell Nays- Supervisors: 2 - Simon and Sabatier

Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled for further discussion. Behavioral Health Director Todd Metcalf presented the item to the Board. Deputy Behavioral Health Director Elise Jones, County Counsel Anita Grant, and County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson spoke. Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

5.4Approve Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes January 4, 2022 Minutes passed on consent

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5.5a) Approve Purchase Order for the Purchase of a Ford Escape for the Community Development Department, and authorize the Community Development Director/Assistant Purchasing Agent to sign the Purchase Order; and b) Approve Budget Transfer to Increase Capital Asset in the amount of $500 to Facilitate the Purchase of the Ford Escape and Authorize the Chair to Sign Action Item passed on consent

5.6Approve Continuation of Resolution Authorizing Teleconferenced Meetings during a State of Emergency Continue to Exist Action Item passed on consent

5.7Approve Addendum to Lease for Commercial Property Located at 858 Lakeport Blvd, Lakeport from 2/1/22 through 2/28/23 @ $2100 per month and authorize the Chair to initial all pages of the Addendum Action Item passed on consent

5.8Approve Continuation of a Local Health Emergency by the Lake County Health Officer for the Cache Fire Action Item passed on consent

5.9Approve 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

5.10Approve 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

5.11Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency In Lake County in Response to the LNU Lightning Complex Wildfire Event Action Item passed on consent

5.12Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Mendocino Complex Fire Incident (River and Ranch Fires). Action Item passed on consent

5.13Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to COVID-19 Action Item passed on consent

5.14Approve the Continuation of an Emergency Declaration for Drought Conditions Action Item passed on consent

5.15Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Pawnee Fire Incident. Action Item pulled on consent Motion carried

Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye

On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, Approved the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Pawnee Fire Incident. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Scott, Pyska, and Crandell

Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled for further discussion. Supervisor Sabatier presented the item to the Board. County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson spoke. Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed

5.16Approve Continuation of a Local Emergency by the Lake County Sheriff/OES Director for the Cache Fire Action Item passed on consent

5.17Approve Plans and Specifications for the Cooper Creek at Witter Springs Road Bridge Replacement Project Bid No. 22-03, Federal Aid Project No. BRLO-5914(078) Action Item passed on consent

5.18Approve a Purchase Order for engineering services to complete a Local Road Safety Plan and authorize the Public Works Director/Assistant Purchasing Agent to sign the Purchase Order Action Item passed on consent

5.19Authorize the Closure of Special Districts Administration Office from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday February 4, 2022 for All Staff Training. Action Item passed on consent Motion carried

Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye

On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Items 5.1 through 5.19 with the exception of items 5.3 and 5.15 which were pulled for further discussion. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Scott, Pyska, and Crandell

6. Timed Items

6.19:05 A.M. - Public Input

Clerk’s notes: Public Members Tom Slaight, Carlos Bono, Nicky Hind, Will Tuttle, Julia Bono, Morningstar Hoaglen, Christina Robertson, and Jeremy Rarick spoke.

6.29:15 A.M. - Presentation by RCRC President and CEO Patrick Blacklock Action Item

no itemized roll call in the official record

Presentation Only.

Clerk’s notes: RCRC President Patrick Blacklock presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Chair Crandell 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. Non-Timed Items

7.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports

7.2Consideration of the following advisory board appointments: Lake County Vector Control Lower Lake Cemetery Board Law Library Trustee Appointment 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 Simon
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye

On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, appointed Robert Bostock to the Lake County Vector Control Board. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Scott, Pyska, and Crandell On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, appointed Dennis Fordham to the Law Library Board of Trustees.The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Scott, Pyska, and Crandell On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, appointed Karen Graf to the Lower Lake Cemetery Board. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Scott, Pyska, and Crandell

Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Anita Grant spoke. Chair Crandell 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) - City of Clearlake v. County of Lake Closed Session Item

8.2Conference with Legal Counsel: Decision Whether to Initiate Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) – One potential case Closed Session Item

Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled and continued to a future date. The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 12:03 p.m. having taken no action.