Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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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) Consideration of the surplus of ballistic vests per the request from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services and Homeland Security.
Action Item
Carried after a failed motion · 4 motions
FAILED 3-1 — moved by Scott
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: nay Scott: aye Simon: absent
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: nay Scott: aye Simon: absent
Carried 4-0 — moved by Scott
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
Carried 4-0 — moved by Scott
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
Carried 4-0 — moved by Scott
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, moved to take this item up as an Extra Item as it came up after the posting of the agenda and needs to be taken up before the next available agenda. The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 3 - Scott, Pyska, and Crandell
Nays- Supervisor: 1 - Sabatier
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Simon
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, moved to reconsider the item. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Scott, Pyska, and Crandell
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Simon
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, moved to take this item up as an Extra Item as it came up after the posting of the agenda and needs to be taken up before the next available agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Scott, Pyska, and Crandell
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Simon
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, approved surplus of ballistic vests per the request from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services and Homeland Security. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Scott, Pyska, and Crandell
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Simon
Clerk’s notes: Sheriff Brian Martin 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.
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
5.1Approve Letter to the United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands in support of expansion of the existing Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument to include Walker Ridge, authorizing the Chair to sign
Action Item
passed on consent
5.2Adopt Proclamation Commending Tim Celli for His 26 Years of Devoted Service to the Residents of Clearlake and Lake County
Proclamation
passed on consent
5.3Approve Northshore Fire Protection District Wildland Fire Fuels Crew Grant Agreement for the Purchase of Equipment for an Amount Not to Exceed $521,779
Action Item
pulled on consent
Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, Approved Northshore Fire Protection District Wildland Fire Fuels Crew Grant Agreement for the Purchase of Equipment for an Amount Not to Exceed $521,779 as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Scott, Pyska, and Crandell
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Simon
Clerk’s notes: Assistant County Administrative Officer Susan Parker presented the item to the Board. County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson, Northshore Fire Chief Mike Ciancio, and 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.
5.4Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution 2021-31 and Replace Appendix A to Include an Updated Legal Description of the Property Exchange Agreement with the State of California (APN 010-043-01) executed on October 29, 2021
Agreement
passed on consent
5.5Approve an Amendment to the September 2021 Letter of Commitment Between the County of Lake and Trane Technologies, Enabling Pursuit of Grant Funding Toward a Firemain Linked Auxiliary Supply Hydraulic Energy Storage (FLASHES) System Project in North Lakeport
Action Item
passed on consent
5.6a) Reaffirm action taken on October 26, 2021 adopting resolution No. 2021-135 Authorizing the Agreement in the amount of $757,550.00 between the County of Lake and the California Mental Health Services Authority for the period of Agreement execution through December 31, 2024; and b) authorize the Behavioral Health Director to sign the agreement.
Resolution
passed on consent
5.7Approve Amendment to the Agreement between County of Lake and Hilltop Recovery Services for Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Drug Free and Residential Services for a new Contract Maximum of $292,050.00 for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
5.8Approve Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes February 15, 2022
Minutes
passed on consent
5.9(a) Adopt Resolution recognizing, endorsing and accepting the technical and financial support provided to Lake County by the Northern California Coalition to safeguard communities in an effort to address criminal activities associated with the illegal cultivation of cannabis by Drug Trafficking Organizations; and (b) Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution 2021-115 to amend the adopted budget for FY2021-22 by appropriating unanticipated revenue in the Sheriff/Coroner budget 2201
Proclamation
pulled on consent
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 4-0 (recovered from the archived minutes)
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier (recovered from the archived minutes)
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
a) Supervisor Sabatier offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Scott, Pyska, and Crandell
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Simon
b) Supervisor Sabatier offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Scott, Pyska, and Crandell
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Simon
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.10Approve late travel claim for Water Resources Program Coordinator, William Fox, in the amount of $224.28 for the Western Groundwater Congress Conference held in Burbank, Ca and authorize Auditor to pay
Action Item
pulled on consent
Motion carried · 3 motions
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda Items 5.1 through 5.10 with the exception of items 5.3 and 5.9 which were pulled for further discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Scott, Pyska, and Crandell
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Simon
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, reopened the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Scott, Pyska, and Crandell
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Simon
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda Items 5.1 through 5.10 with the exception of items 5.3, 5.9, and 5.10 which were pulled for further discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Scott, Pyska, and Crandell
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Simon
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6. Timed Items
6.19:05 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: There was no public input.
6.29:15 A.M. - Consideration to Rescind Urgency Ordinance No. 3114 Requiring All Persons, Regardless of COVID-19 Vaccination Status, Wear Face Coverings in County Facilities
Action Item
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, Rescinded Urgency Ordinance No. 3114 Requiring All Persons, Regardless of COVID-19 Vaccination Status, Wear Face Coverings in County Facilities. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Scott, Pyska, and Crandell
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Simon
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, reopened the item for clarification. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Scott, Pyska, and Crandell
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Simon
Clerk’s notes: Health Services Director Jonathan Portney introduced the item to the Board. Public Health Officer Erik McLaughlin presented the item to the Board. County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson and County Counsel Anita Grant spoke.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished and the following people spoke via Zoom: Carlos Bono, Julia Bono, Tom Slaight, and Kristina. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.39:30 A.M. - Consideration of Hearing on Account and Proposed Assessment for 12201 Widgeon Way, Clearlake Oaks, CA
Action Item
Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, confirmed the assessment of $3,835.54, and directed staff to Record a Notice of Lien against the property. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Scott, Pyska, and Crandell
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Simon
Clerk’s notes: All members of the hearing were sworn in under Oath by the Assistant Clerk of the Board Johanna DeLong. Code Enforcement Manager Marcus Beltramo 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.
6.49:45 A.M. - Presentation of Big Valley Groundwater Basin Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and Implementation
Report
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Deputy Water Resources Director Marina Deligiannis presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.510:00 A.M. - Consideration of Presentation from the Lake County Cannabis Alliance (LCCA)
Action Item
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Pyska introduced the item to the Board Anita. LCCA Representatives Erin McCarrick and Jenifer Smith presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Chris Jennings, Tyler, Michael Donnigan, Michael Wagner, and Christina Biel. The following people spoke via Zoom: Blue Ryon, Nara Dahlbacka, and Julia Jacobson. 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 Resolution Authorizing State of California Cannabis Equity Funding
Action Item
Supervisor Scott offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 3 - Scott, Pyska, and Crandell
Nays- Supervisor: 1 - Sabatier
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Simon
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson introduced the item to the Board. Tax Administrator Patrick Sullivan presented the item to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Michael Wagner, Erin McCarrick, Richard Durham. The following person spoke via Zoom: Nara Dahlbacka. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.3Consideration of Cannabis Tax Reform Options
Action Item
Direction was given to staff to bring back an action item whereby the Board can make a decision on canopy and come back with recommendations on the tax payment dates at a meeting at the end of April 2022.
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 County Counsel Anita Grant spoke.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Richard Derum, Kristen, Erin McCarrick, Jennifer Smith, Christina, and Michael Wagner. The following people spoke via Zoom: Nara Dahlbacka, Michael Colbruno, Damien Ramirez, Michael Donnigan, Kristen, and Tyler. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.4a) Discussion and possible renegotiations of certain provisions of agreement approved on September 28, 2021 with RCHDC b) Discussion and direction on audit for financial activity regarding loan and loan forgiveness regarding Collier Avenue project
Action Item
No action taken.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier presented the item to the Board. 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.
7.5Discussion of Interest Apportionment with the Treasurer – Tax Collector
Action Item
This item was continued to the April 19, 2022 Board of Supervisors Meeting.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier presented the item to the Board. Treasurer-Tax Collector Barbara Ringen 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.
8. Closed Session
8.1Public Employee Evaluation:
Title: Health Services Director
Closed Session Item
8.2Public Employee Evaluation:
Title: Public Health Officer
Closed Session Item
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 5:22 p.m. having taken no action.