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Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, May 3, 2022

9:00 AM · Board Chambers

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Pet of the Week

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

5.1Adopt Proclamation in Support of Clear Lake Environmental Research Center Proclamation passed on consent
5.2Adopt Proclamation in Support of Wildfire Community Preparedness Day May 1, 2022 Proclamation passed on consent
5.3Adopt Proclamation Designating the Week of May 9 - 13, 2022 as Economic Development Week Proclamation passed on consent
5.4Adopt Proclamation Designating May 1-7, 2022 as National Small Business Week Proclamation passed on consent
5.5Adopt Proclamation Honoring Dr. Gaylord "Doc" Starin in Celebration of His Outstanding Life and His 100th Birthday Proclamation passed on consent
5.6a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.1, as an extension of an annual agreement; and (b) Consideration of Agreement for Provision of Satellite Imagery Services By Planet Labs to the County of Lake Agreement passed on consent
5.7a) Rescind the Wireless-Communications Devices Policies; and b) Approve the Smartphone Stipend Policy Action Item passed on consent
5.8Adopt Proclamation Recognizing May 2022 as Mental Health Matters Month in Lake County Proclamation passed on consent
5.9Adopt Proclamation Designating May, 2022 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in Lake County Proclamation passed on consent
5.10Approve Request to Waive 900 Hour Limit for Extra-Help Water Resources Administrative Assistant Alma Perez Action Item passed on consent
5.11Adopt Resolution Authorizing the County of Lake Water Resources Director to apply for, accept, and execute two State General Fund grants, administered by the California Natural Resources Agency: 1) to conduct lake-wide Limnological water quality sampling in Clear Lake and 2) to conduct an assessment to understand public perception attitudes, and knowledge gaps towards water quality to improve education, outreach, and scientific communication within the communities around Clear Lake. Resolution passed on consent Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Scott
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: absent
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda Items 5.1 through 5.11. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Scott, Pyska and Crandell Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Simon

6. Timed Items

6.19:05 A.M. - Lake County Animal Care and Control
6.29:06 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: Public Member Joan Moss spoke.
6.39:07 A.M. - Presentation of the Wildlife Prosecutor of the Year Award, Presented by California Department of Fish and Wildlife Presentation
no itemized roll call in the official record
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: California Department of Fish and Wildlife Assistant Chief of Central Enforcement Bart Bundesen presented the Wildlife Prosecutor of the Year Award to Chief Deputy District Attorney Richard Hinchcliff. Greg Giusti and Eric Skare spoke. Chair Crandell 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.
6.49:15 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating May, 2022 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in Lake County Proclamation
no itemized roll call in the official record
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Mother-Wise Representatives. Mother-Wise Representatives Liz Anderson and Jaclyn, and Behavioral Health Services Program Manager Scott Abbott 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.
6.59:20 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 2022 as Mental Health Matters Month in Lake County Proclamation
no itemized roll call in the official record
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier read the proclamation into the record and presented it to the Lake County Behavioral Health Department and Representatives from Redwood Community Services and Mother-Wise. Behavioral Health Services Program Manager Scott Abbott, Mental Health Team Leader Carrie Manning, and Jamie White 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.
6.69:25 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 1-7, 2022 as National Small Business Week Proclamation
no itemized roll call in the official record
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Scott read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.79:30 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Week of May 9 - 13, 2022 as Economic Development Week Proclamation
no itemized roll call in the official record
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Pyska read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Nicole Flora 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.
6.89:35 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Dr. Gaylord "Doc" Starin in Celebration of His Outstanding Life and His 100th Birthday Proclamation
no itemized roll call in the official record
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Scott read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Doc Starin. Doc Starin and Chris Taliaferro 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.
6.910:00 A.M. - Public Hearing - Consideration of a Resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule for departmental services rendered by the County Public Hearing
no itemized roll call in the official record
Supervisor Scott offered the resolution and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Scott, Pyska and Crandell Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Simon
Clerk’s notes: Chief Deputy County Administrative Officer Stephen Carter presented the item to the Board. Behavioral Health Director Todd Metcalf, Community Development Director Mary Darby, County Counsel Anita Grant, Information Technology Director Shane French, Environmental Health Director Craig Wetherbee, County Librarian Christopher Veach, Deputy Public Works Director Alicia Ayala, Public Services Director Lars Ewing, Registrar of Voters Maria Valadez, and Sheriff Brian Martin spoke. Chair Crandell 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 and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.1010:30 A.M. - Public Hearing - Consideration of a Resolution Regarding Vacating an Alley Easement for public use in the area of Middletown Public Hearing
no itemized roll call in the official record
Supervisor Pyska offered the resolution and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Scott, Pyska and Crandell Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Simon
Clerk’s notes: Survey Technician Cara Salmon 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.
6.1111:00 A.M. - (Continued from 4-12-22) - Public Hearing - Discussion and Consideration of Appeal (AB 21-05) of Planning Commission Approval of Major Use Permit 19-36 and IS/MND 19-56 “Lake Vista Farms, LLC”, Clearlake. APN’s 010-053-01 and 010-053-02. Public Hearing Motion carried
Carried 3-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: absent Simon: absent
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, continued the hearing to the May 10, 2022 Board of Supervisors Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 3 - Sabatier, Pyska and Crandell Absent- Supervisor: 2 - Simon and Scott
Clerk’s notes: Principal Planner Michael McGuiness presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Appellant Dave Hughes, Vicki Crystal, Deb Sally, David Golsby, Holly Ingalls, Matthew Earnshaw. Applicant Representative Richard Knoll, Annje Dodd, and Brad Johnson 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.
6.121:30 P.M. - Consideration of Presentations and Updates of Community Efforts to Include; a) Risk Reduction Authority and California Wildfire Mitigation Program; and b) Clear Lake Environmental Research Center; and c) Tree Mortality Task Force; and d) Community Wildfire Protection Plan Action Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Pyska introduced the item to the Board. Tammy Alakszay presented the Risk Reduction Authority PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. North Coast Opportunities Representative Robyn Bera presented the California Wildfire Mitigation Program PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Cal OES Jenn Hogan and Jacy Hyde spoke. CLERC Representative Will Evans and Kristina Linder presented the CLERC Website to the Board. Michael Jones presented the Conifer Mortality in Lake County PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Supervisor Pyska presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Deputy County Administrative Officer Matthew Rothstein and Dr. Harry Lyons spoke. Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Riviera HOA Representative Phil Hartley, Cindy Jissar, Kathy Andre, Magdalena Valderama, Michael Jones. The following people spoke via Zoom: Chris Lee, Christina Drukala, Bart Levenson, Betsy Cawn. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.131:35 P.M. - Presentation of Proclamation in Support of Clear Lake Environmental Research Center Proclamation
no itemized roll call in the official record
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Pyska read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Will Evans of CLERC. Will Evans 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.
6.141:40 P.M. - Presentation of Proclamation in Support of Wildfire Community Preparedness Day May 1, 2022 Proclamation
no itemized roll call in the official record
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Pyska read the proclamation into the record and presented it Cal Fire Chief Paul Duncan. Cal Fire Chief Paul Duncan 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.
6.151:45 P.M. - Consideration of Resolution Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Pervasive Tree Mortality Report
no itemized roll call in the official record
Supervisor Pyska offered the resolution and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 3 - Sabatier, Pyska and Crandell Absent- Supervisor: 2 - Simon and Scott
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Pyska presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Anita Grant and Sheriff Brian Martin spoke. Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Kathy Andre, Phil Hartley, and Magdalena Valderama The following people spoke via Zoom: Betsy Cawn and 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
7.2(a) Discussion of Next Steps to Fill the Role of District 4 Supervisor, to be Vacated by Tina Scott July 31, 2022; (b) Consideration of a Resolution Setting an Election for District 4 Supervisor as Part of the November 8, 2022 Statewide General Election Action Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
This Item was pulled and continued to a future date.
7.3Consideration of the following Advisory Board Appointments: Child Care Planning Council Appointment Motion carried
Carried 3-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: absent Simon: absent
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, appointed Samantha Bond and Gina Lyle-Griffin to the Child Care Planning Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 3 - Sabatier, Pyska and Crandell Absent- Supervisor: 2 - Simon and Scott
Clerk’s notes: Chair Crandell introduced 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.
7.4Consideration of Confidential Recruitment of Chief Administrative Officer Protocol and Summary Action Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
This item was pulled and continued to the May 10, 2022 Board of Supervisors Meeting.
7.5Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing Chapter 31 of the Lake County Code for an Edible Food Recovery Program Action Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
This item was pulled and continued to the May 10, 2022 Board of Supervisors Meeting.
7.6Consideration of the Award of Bid No. 22-10 for the Courthouse Roof Replacement Project in the amount of $791,000.00 to Best Contracting Services, Inc.; and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement and Notice of Award Action Item Motion carried
Carried 3-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: absent Simon: absent
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved Award of Bid No. 22-10 for the Courthouse Roof Replacement Project in the amount of $791,000.00 to Best Contracting Services, Inc.; and authorized the Chair to sign the Agreement and Notice of Award. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 3 - Sabatier, Pyska and Crandell Absent- Supervisor: 2 - Simon and Scott
Clerk’s notes: Public Services Director Lars Ewing 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.
7.7Notice of Public Hearing for June 7, 2022 regarding AB481, California Government Code 7070-7075, Military Equipment use presentation and adoption of Sheriff's Office military equipment use policy Public Hearing Motion carried
Carried 3-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: absent Simon: absent
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, set Public Hearing for June 7, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. regarding AB481, California Government Code 7070-7075, Military Equipment use presentation and adoption of Sheriff's Office military equipment use policy 6-7. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 3 - Sabatier, Pyska and Crandell Absent- Supervisor: 2 - Simon and Scott
Clerk’s notes: Sheriff Brian Martin 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.
7.8Consideration of Presentation and Discussion by Watershed Protection District for the request to allocate $500,000 internal matching funds, over a period of six years, to support $1.9 Million in approved, and partially awarded, Blue Ribbon Committee Storm Water Project Grant Funds. Action Item
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This item was pulled and continued to the May 10, 2022 Board of Supervisors Meeting.

8. Closed Session

9. Adjournment