Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, December 6, 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
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
5.1Appoint Jenavive Herrington Interim Auditor-Controller/County Clerk for the Period from December 14, 2022 - January 2, 2023
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On October 21, 2022, your Board received a letter (dated October 12, 2022) from Auditor-Controller/County Clerk Cathy Saderlund. In it, she announced her retirement, effective December 13, 2022. Ms. Saderlund also recommended for your Board consideration Jenavive Herrington as her replacement to provide an ease of transition.
As your Board is aware, Ms. Herrington ran uncontested for Auditor-Controller/County Clerk. The Registrar of Voters has certified her as Auditor-Controller/County Clerk-Elect.
Staff recommends appointing Ms. Herrington Interim Auditor-Controller/County Clerk, effective December 14.
With your Board's action, Ms. Herrington will be responsible to fulfill and discharge the duties of Auditor-Controller/County Clerk until she formally takes the oath for her elected office on January 2, 2023.
Recommended Action
Appoint Jenavive Herrington Interim Auditor-Controller/County Clerk for the period from December 14, 2022 - January 2, 2023.
5.2Appoint Patrick Sullivan Interim Treasurer-Tax Collector for the Period from December 31, 2022 - January 2, 2023
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On November 28, 2022, County Administrative Officer Susan Parker received an email from Treasurer-Tax Collector Barbara C. Ringen confirming her retirement date. In it, she announced her retirement, effective December 30, 2022.
As your Board is aware, Mr. Sullivan was certified by the Registrar of Voters Treasurer/Tax Collector-Elect. Staff recommends appointing Mr. Sullivan Interim Treasurer/Tax Collector effective December 31, 2022 - January 2, 2023.
With your Board's action, Mr. Sullivan will be responsible to fulfill and discharge the duties of Treasurer/Tax Collector until he formally takes the oath for his elected office on January 2, 2023.
Recommended Action
Appoint Patrick Sullivan Interim Treasurer/Tax Collector for the period from December 31, 2022 - January 2, 2023.
5.3Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2022-129 to Provide a Temporary Loan from Non Departmental Revenue Fund 001 Budget Unit 1120 to CDBG PI Capital Projects Fund 936 Budget Unit 1796, to Provide a Temporary Loan from Non Departmental Revenue Fund 001 Budget Unit 1120 to CDBG PI Business RLF Fund 091 Budget Unit 1891
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On October 18, 2022, your Board held a public meeting and adopted Resolution No. 2022-219 approving a temporary loan from Non Departmental Revenue (Fund 001) to CDBG PI Capital Projects (Fund 936) to implement the Community Development Block Grant Business Assistance Loan Program.
After deep discussion with the Auditor-Controller, subsequent research uncovered a dormant fund titled, CDBG PI Business Relief (Fund 091), that had been engaged in the activity of implementing Community Development Block Grant Business Assistance Loan Programs. The last budgetary activity in this fund was in FY14/15.
The Administrative Office and the Auditor-Controller have determined that Fund 091 is the appropriate fund to receive the Temporary Loan from Non Departmental Revenue, and to implement the CDBG Business Assistance Loan Program. The Auditor's office has re-activated Fund 091 in anticipation of your Board's approval for this change in Funds.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2022-129 to Provide a Temporary Loan from Non Departmental Revenue (Fund 001) to CDBG PI Capital Projects Fund (Fund 936), to Provide a Temporary Loan from Non Departmental Revenue (Fund 001) to CDBG PI Business RLF (Fund 091).
5.4Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2022-118 Adopting the Final Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to Move Revenues and Appropriations Associated with Four CDBG Grants for Small Business Loans from Fund 936 Budget Unit 1796 CDBG Capital Projects to Fund 091 Budget Unit 1891 CDBG PI Business RLF
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
CDBG awarded the County of Lake four grants for small business assistance loans and grant funds were approved by the Board of Supervisors during the final recommended budget hearings. Grant funds were budgeted in Fund 936, CDBG Capital Projects. Since that time it has been discovered that Fund 091, CDBG PI Business RLF is the appropriate fund for these business loan activities. All revenues and appropriations associated with the business assistance loans need to be moved from Fund 936 to Fund 091.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2022-118 Adopting the Final Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to Move Revenues and Appropriations Associated with Four CDBG Grants for Small Business Loans from Fund 936, CDBG Capital Projects to Fund 091, CDBG PI Business RLF
5.5Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement Between County of Lake and Hilltop Recovery Services for Substance Use Disorder ASAM Levels 1.0, 2.1, 3.1, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Drug Free Treatment Services for Fiscal Year 2022-23 in the Amount of $386,150.00 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
This amendment represents a community effort to address a current unmet need for co-occurring services in our community. Hilltop Recovery Services had previously submitted an RFP for ASAM services, including 3.1 residential services, and was selected. Presently, this level of service is not covered as a reimbursable service by Drug MediCal. This will change, as LCBHS is moving into the Organized Delivery System on July 1, 2023. In the interim, LCBHS has identified Mental Health Realignment dollars that can be used to support and meet this need for residential co-occurring (MH and SUD) services.
Recommended Action
Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement Between County of Lake and Hilltop Recovery Services for Substance Use Disorder ASAM Levels 1.0, 2.1, 3.1, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Drug Free Treatment Services for Fiscal Year 2022-23 in the Amount of $386,150.00 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
| Estimated Cost | $386,150.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $386,150.00 |
5.6Approve Board of Supervisors Minutes November 8, 2022 and November 15, 2022
Action Item
passed on consent
5.7Appoint Health Programs Coordinator, Kim Tangermann, to Serve on the Partnership Health Plan Board of Commissioners and Represent Lake County for a Period of Four Years
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Health Services Director, Jonathan Portney, is requesting your Board re-appoint Kim Tangermann to serve on the Partnership Health Plan Board of Commissioners. Kim has served on the Partnership Health Plan Board of Commissioners for many years and it is essential that she continue serving, alongside Jonathan Portney, whom your Board appointed in September, 2022.
The Board is comprised of locally elected officials, provider representatives, and patient advocates. The principle function of the governing board is to provide oversight and guidance, set policy and provide strategic direction for Partnership Health Plan of California.
Recommended Action
Re-Appoint Health Programs Coordinator Kim Tangermann to Serve on the Partnership Health Plan Board of Commissioners and Represent Lake County for a Period of Four Years
5.8Adopt Resolution Establishing an Extra Help English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Coordinator for the Library Budget Unit 6011
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Library has requested the establishment of an extra help English as a Second Language Program Coordinator position to assist the Library in creating an English as a Second Language literacy program under the California Library Literacy Services grant.
Proposed Grade and entry step: G13 $18.37 hourly
Recommended Action
Adopt a Resolution Establishing Extra Help English as a Second Language Program Coordinator for the Library, Budget Unit 6011
5.9Authorize IT Director to issue a purchase order to SAITECH in the amount of $40,480.00 for 20 Cisco Catalyst 9200L switches
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The County of Lake has a number of locations with out-of-date and end-of-life network switches installed. The IT Department wishes to replace these switches with new devices to ensure continued trouble-free operation. The Information Technology Department issued a request-for-bid to request bids on appropriate replacement switches.
Of the several bids received, SAITECH of Fremont, California was the lowest bidder. The Information Technology Department requests your Board's permission to issue a purchase order in the amount of $40,480.00 for the replacement switches.
Recommended Action
Authorize IT Director to issue a purchase order to SAITECH in the amount of $40,480.00 for 20 Cisco Catalyst 9200L switches
5.10Approve Contract Between County of Lake and Public Consulting Group, Inc., for the California Outcome and Accountability Program (Cal-OAR), in the Amount of $249,360, for the Term of October 1, 2022 to July 31, 2027, and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The newly reinstated Cal-OAR program (Assembly Bill 135, Ch. 85, statutes of 2021) establishes a local, data-driven program management system that will facilitate continuous improvement of the program by evaluating 51 performance measures over time in order to identify best practices and opportunities to critically examine long-term outcomes and engagement of clients. The program is based on a 5-year repetitive cycle, which includes a County Self-Assessment, Stakeholder Peer Review, a System Improvement Plan and regular progress reports to California Department of Social Services.
Cal-OAR is intended to become the State's new benchmark for evaluating County CalWORK's programs beyond the Federal Work Participation Rate, which is not indicative of the impact of the program on a client's long term success in becoming self-sufficient.
100% federally funded by TANF, Lake County will receive $362,394 annually to implement the program. A Request for Proposals was conducted in the Spring of this year and three agencies submitted proposals. Only one proposer included all the necessary contractor task responsibilities in their proposal and that proposer, Public Consulting Group, Inc. was the selected Contractor. Their budget, based on specific tasks completed during the 5-year term, covers all five years of the life of the contract.
In addition, we also respectfully extend an invitation to any Board Member to join in our Stakeholder Peer Review process in 2023.
Recommended Action
Approve Contract between County of Lake and Public Consulting Group, Inc., for the California Outcome and Accountability Program (Cal-OAR), in the amount of $249,360, for the term of October 1, 2022 to July 31, 2027, and authorize the Chair to sign.
| Estimated Cost | $249,360 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $249,360 |
5.11Approve Contract Between County of Lake and Tennyson Center for Children for the Families Together Neighbors Program in the Amount of $32,500 for the Term of April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025, and Authorize the Chair to sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Families Together (formerly Foster Together) is a program operated by the Tennyson Center for Children that connects foster families in need of support with volunteer "Neighbors" who strive to reduce isolation and loneliness in the foster family community. Neighbors deliver meals, groceries, or care packages to one family for six months, building a friendship through encouraging notes and phone calls. This community support helps stabilize families and children by giving them the support they need to be successful. Volunteers are often interested in becoming foster parents themselves, so the program can act as a recruitment tool for the County.
Since beginning to serve Lake County in 2020, the Neighbors Program has matched ten resource families with volunteers, with three families receiving support from two or more volunteers, to deepen the level of tangible and emotional assistance provided. All resource families and foster family agencies have received information regarding support via zoom trainings, live events, and initial meal deliveries with an invitation to participate. The goal for this contract period is to match 30 Neighbors with local resource and foster family agency families.
With nearly three years of work together, the recognition of the program is growing amongst the Lake County foster parent community. Future years of providing the program will continue to build momentum and normalize the idea of getting support as a foster family. The success of the past few years will only grow in future years.
The Contract has a start date of April 2022 due to outstanding invoices that could not be covered under the prior Contract, however, services have ceased until the execution of the new Contract by your Board.
"LCDSS followed the competitive bid process by issuing RFQ's to community partners with the potential to provide similar services. Through this process, Tennyson Center was selected as the best fit for continuing the Families Together Program in Lake County."
Recommended Action
Approve Contract between County of Lake and Tennyson Center for Children for the Families Together Neighbors Program in the amount of $32,500 for the term of April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025, and authorize the Chair to sign.
| Estimated Cost | $32,500 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $32,500 |
5.12Approve Contract Between County of Lake and North Coast Opportunities, Inc. for Stage One Child Care Services, for the Term of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025, in the Amount of $90,000 Per Fiscal Year, and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
North Coast Opportunities, Inc. (NCO), in addition to being the local Resource and Referral (R&R) agency for Lake County, is also the official Alternative Payment Program (APP) provider. NCO manages the vast majority of child care programs available to residents, including Stage One. Because NCO is contracted through the California Department of Social Services as the APP, they are a sole source provider for the services covered by this Contract. Under Lake County Ordinance 3109, Section 38.2 (2), Stage One Child Care Services are exempt from the competitive bidding process due to the unique nature of services provided
NCO provides Stage One Child Care services to eligible CalWORKs clients who require child care in order to participate in Welfare-to-Work. NCO receives a portion of the funding for program administrative & operational costs. Stage One begins when a family starts receiving CalWORKs cash aid. CalWORKs clients may be served in Stage One until the county determines that the family situation is stable and CalWORKs Cash-Aid ends, or if no funds are available in Stage Two.
This program provides low or no cost childcare for eligible CalWORKs participants, alleviating a large financial burden for many families. The funding provided by this Contract covers the administrative costs of running the Stage One program. Due to the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, fewer families have expressed a need for child care assistance compared to prepandemic levels. Approximately thirty families receive Stage One Child Care Assistance on average each month. Actual Child Care costs paid to providers are around $400,000 yearly and are paid outside of this contract.
Recommended Action
Approve Contract between County of Lake and North Coast Opportunities, Inc. for Stage 1 Child Care Services, for the term of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025, in the amount of $90,000 per fiscal year, and authorize the Chair to sign.
| Estimated Cost | $270,000 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $270,000 |
5.13Approve Contract between County of Lake and Mendocino Private Industry Council, Inc. (MPIC), for the CalWORKs Expanded Subsidized Employment (ESE) Program, in the Amount of $240,000 for the Term of September 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025, and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: absent Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: absent Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The CalWORK's Expanded Subsidized Employment (ESE) Program is an 'on-the-job' training program for Welfare-to-Work participants and is an approved activity in the participant's Welfare-to-Work plan. ESE assists a participant who lacks specific skills or lacks the employment experience necessary to obtain employment to be hired and learn 'on the job'. It incentivizes employers to hire the participant and train the participant as it pays 100% of the employee wage for the initial 6-month placement with the possibility of extending for an additional six months. The expectation is that the placement will transition into full time employment if the placement is successful for both employee and employer.
Over the past two years there were no participants in the ESE program, as Welfare-to-Work program requirements were wavied per the State's Good Cause waiver which ended May 1, 2022. Current available funding allows for 10-12 program participants annually. This contract provides new opportunities to participate in subsidized employment in the private sector of our community.
Funded as part of the CalWORKs Single Allocation, Lake County receives $247,766 annually to implement the ESE program. In order to expand the program into the private sector, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was conducted in April, 2022, and two agencies registered to submit proposals. Only one agency submitted a proposal which satisfied all criteria in the RFP and Mendocino Private Industry Council, Inc., was selected as the Contractor.
Recommended Action
Approve Contract between County of Lake and Mendocino Private Industry Council, Inc. (MPIC), for the CalWORKs Expanded Subsidized Employment (ESE) Program, in the amount of $240,000 for the term of September 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025, and authorize the Chair to sign.
| Estimated Cost | $240,000 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $240,000 |
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda items 5.1 through 5.13. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Sabatier, Green, and Crandell
Absent- Supervisors: 1 - Pyska
6. Timed Items
6.19:06 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: There was no public input.
6.29:15 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - (Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors) approve and adopt an ordinance amending section 721(c) of the sewer use ordinance, (appendix a), of the Lake County Ordinance Code increasing sewer use fees for all properties that discharge to the Middletown Wastewater Treatment Plant excluding Anderson Springs
Public Hearing
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 4-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: absent Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: absent Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Carried 4-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: absent Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: absent Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
Pursuant to Article XII (D) of the California Constitution, the Lake County Sanitation District (LACOSAN) is proposing to increase current sewer rates for the Middletown Sewer. If adopted, the increases for the sewer service fees will be effective on or after February 16, 2023 and each year thereafter in the five-year planning period with no additional required action or notice by the District. A Rate Setting analysis developed by California Rural Water Association in coordination with District Staff for Financial Planning, Revenue Requirements, and Rate Setting Analysis was accepted by the Board of Directors at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board on November 22, 2022.
In compliance with California Proposition 218, Article XIIID property owners that are included in the sewer system were mailed a letter informing the rate payers that a proposed rate increase is being considered, the basis on which the fees and charges were calculated, the public hearing date at least 45 days after mailing the letter to the property owners the time and place the District will hear all protests to the rate increase and the protest procedure. This letter was mailed on October 20, 2022.
Before taking final action on the proposed ordinance to increase the sewer charges and fees the Board of Directors, acting on behalf of Middletown Sewer will hold a public hearing for final public testimony, hearing protests, tabulation of any protests submitted, and taking final action on the charges and fees increase. If, after the close of the public hearing, written protests against any of the proposed rate increases as outlined above are not presented by a majority of the record owners of the identified parcels upon which they are proposed to be imposed (50% plus 1 vote), the Board of Directors will be authorized to implement the rate adjustments.
Recommended Action
(Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors) approve and adopt an ordinance amending section 721(c) of the sewer use ordinance, (appendix a), of the Lake County Ordinance Code increasing sewer use fees for all properties that discharge to the Middletown Wastewater Treatment Plant excluding Anderson Springs
| Additional Requested | 0 |
|---|---|
| Future Annual Cost | 0 |
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, waived the reading or the ordinance and had it read in title only. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Sabatier, Green, and Crandell
Absent- Supervisors: 1 - Pyska
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, advanced the second reading of the ordinance to the following Board of Supervisors Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Sabatier, Green, and Crandell
Absent- Supervisors: 1 - Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Special Districts Administrator Scott Harter introduced the item to the Board. Robert Nielhas presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Deputy Special Districts Administrator Jesse Salmeron was present. County Counsel Anita Grant and Johanna DeLong spoke.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Julia Bono, Carlos Bono, and Joan Moss. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.310:15 A.M. - Hearing on Account and Proposed Assessment for 10849 E. Highway 20, Clearlake Oaks CA
Action Item
Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Green
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: absent Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: absent Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Property Description:
Property Owner: LAIR KAREN & JACK
Property Address:10849 E STATE HWY 20 CLEARLAKE OAKS CA
APN: 035-502-19
Zoning: R1, Residential
Supervisorial District: Eddie "EJ" Crandell
Exhibit A - Parcel and Vicinity Map
Abatement Summary:
Pursuant to Lake County Code (LCC) Chapter 13, Article VI, Section 13-42.1 - Upon completion of the abatement, the Board shall hear and consider the account and proposed assessment, together with objections and protests thereto. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Board may make such modifications and revisions of the proposed account and assessment as it deems just, and may order the account and proposed assessment confirmed or denied, in whole or in part or as modified and revised. (LCC Chapter 13, Article VI, Section 13-42.1)
On January 21, 2021 during a shoreline survey of Clear Lake, the property located at 10849 E STATE HWY 20 CLEARLAKE OAKS CA (property) was found to be in violation of the LCC and Lakebed Encroachment Lease. A violation letter was sent to the property owner on May 18, 2021.
- LCC Ch. 23-13. - Maintenance, Repair and Removal of Improvements.
- Lakebed Encroachment Lease - 13. Maintenance and Repair.
The property was an improved lot with a lakebed structure consisting of a pier and covered platform.
A Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate (NONOTA) was issued against the property on September 28, 2021. The property owner reflected on title is Karen and Jack (Lair). Notices were posted on the property and mailed to Lair's address reflected on county records. The notices were signed for and marked as received.
Due to the fact that the legal responsible party was not able or willing to correct the violation(s), Water Resources moved forward with the abatement process.
On September 16, 2022, an inspection and abatement warrant was issued by a County of Lake Superior Judge.
On September 23, 2022, an inspection of the property was conducted to observe the extent and scope of the violations that were occurring on the property. Our contractor who responded to RFQ 21-13 provided quotes on the lakebed structure abatement.
Exhibit B - Site Photos (taken January 21 2021)
On February 20, 2022, the following quotes from the contractors were received:
� Lake Marine Construction - $18,000.00
Exhibit C - Contractor RFQ Response/Invoice
On September 15th 2021, invitation for bid number 21-13 Abatement Services for Lakebed Structures was posted on the Lake County Bids & RFPs website. All practicing local Class A Licensed Marine Contractors were contacted via phone and/or emailed about the RFQ posting. On September 25th 2021, the window for submission of questions closed. On September 27th 2021, the addendum of questions was posted on the Lake County Bids & RFPs website. On September 30th 2021, the RFQ proposal deadline was reached. The County received one bid on RFQ 21-13 from Lake Marine Construction. After speaking to other Class A Licensed Marine Contractors it was determined that re-advertising the project would not likely result in more bids. On October 15th 2021, Lake Marine Construction was awarded a contract for abatement services of lakebed structures.
On September 26, 2022, the abatement was conducted by and which Lake Marine Construction removed the dilapidated lakebed structure causing said nuisance.
On October 5, 2022, compliance with the issued Notice of Nuance and Order to Abate was attained.
Exhibit D - Post Abatement Site Photos (taken October 5th 2022)
Exhibit E - Task Sheet
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors confirm the assessment of $20,523.77, and direct staff to Record a Notice of Special Assessment Lien against the property. The cost of abatement services was $18,000. The administrative costs on this case amounted to $2,523.77.
On motion of Supervisor Green, and by vote of the Board, confirmed the assessment of $20,523.77, and directed staff to Record a Notice of special assessment Lien against the property with costs of abatement services at $18,000.00 and the administrative costs amounting to $2,523.77. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Sabatier, Green, and Crandell
Absent- Supervisors: 1 - Pyska
Clerk’s notes: All members to the hearing were sworn in by the Clerk. Water Resource Program Manager William Fox 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.
6.410:30 A.M. - Presentation of the 2021 Lake County Annual Crop Report
Report
Staff memo
Executive Summary
It is my pleasure to present the 2021 Lake County Crop Report as prepared pursuant to Sections
2272 and 2279 of the California Food and Agricultural Code. This report summarizes the acreage, production and value of agricultural commodities produced in Lake County. This report reflects gross values only and does not represent actual net return to the producers.
Lake County's estimated total gross production value for 2021 was $83,452,366. This is an
increase of 11% in comparison to 2020.
Wine grapes were the number one crop with a gross value of $59,393,072 which is an increase
of 13% from 2020. The total tonnage was 33,377 and the total grape acreage was 10,361, an
increase of 777 acres.
Pears were the number two crop with a gross value of $17,718,903, which is an increase of 7%
from 2020. The total tonnage was 24,502 and total pear acreage was 1478 acres.
There were increases in livestock and poultry products (79%), miscellaneous fruits and nuts
(96%), field and seed crops (46%), vegetables (41%), and nursery production (6%). Decreases
were noted in walnuts (35%), livestock production (20%), and timber production (6%). The
walnut industry was impacted by a freeze event that occurred in 2020.
I wish to express my appreciation to the agricultural industry and others who provided
information to make this report possible. My sincerest thank you to the staff of the
Agriculture/Weights & Measures Department who collected and compiled data for this report.
Recommended Action
Approve the 2021 Lake County Annual Crop Report
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Agricultural Commissioner Katherine Vanderwall presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board.
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
6.511:30 A.M. - a) Presentation of the current status and next steps for the Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan (BVGSP); and b) Consideration and approval of Resolution authorizing the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District acting as the Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency (BVGSA) to file a grant application for the implementation of the BVGSP and authorize the Chair of the Board of Directors to sign.
Presentation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Marina Deligiannis, Deputy Water Resources Director and Lead of the Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan Advisory Committee, will give a presentation of the current status and next steps for the BVGSP as it relates to California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA).
General Funds through the Budget Act of 2021 (Senate Bill 170), Proposition 68 funds, Budget Act of 2022 (Assembly Bill (AB) 179), AB 211, and any funding provided in the Budget Act of 2023 appropriated $200 million to DWR's SGM Grant Program's SGMA Implementation Round 2.
The SGM Grant Program's SGMA Implementation Round 2 will provide funding to GSAs and other responsible entities to update/revise/modify their GSPs, their Alternatives to a GSP, or for construction projects and management actions required for the implementation of the GSP or Alternative Plan. This funding is for eligible applicants with projects located in medium and high priority basins, including critically over drafted (COD) basins. Of which, Big Valley (5-015) is ranked as medium priority, thus eligible for funding. Applications under this funding opportunity are due to DWR by December 16, 2022.
It is requested that the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District (District), acting as the BVGSA authorize District staff to file a grant application through the California Department of Water Resources' (DWR) Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) Grant Program's SGMA Implementation Round 2. If awarded, funds will be utilized for the implementation of the BVGSP for Big Valley Groundwater Basin (5-015) and continued compliance with SGMA.
The Resolution is formatted in a specific way by the request of DWR. As stated in the SGMA Implementation Round 2 Grant guiding documents, "Any deviation from this template may result in a delay in executing the Agreement and beginning the Project."
Recommended Action
It is recommended that the Board of Directors, acting as the BVGSA, approve the Resolution allowing District staff to file a grant application under the SGMA Implementation Round 2 Grant Program for the implementation of the BVGSP for a grant amount not to exceed $6 million and authorize the Chair of the Board of Directors to sign the Resolution.
Director Sabatier offered the resolution and it was passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Sabatier, Green, and Crandell
Absent- Supervisors: 1 - Pyska
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 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.
6.61:00 P.M. - Lake County Health Services Bi-Monthly Update
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On a bi-monthly basis, Lake County Health Services Director, Jonathan Portney, requests an opportunity to update your Board and the public on matters pertaining to health, safety, and well-being of our community.
Alternate Public Health leaders may provide Public Health updates contingent upon public awareness need
Recommended Action
No Action, report only.
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Health Services Director Jonathan Portney presented the item to the Board. Public Health Officer Dr. Karl Sporer 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. Non-Timed Items
7.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
7.2Review and Consideration of Adding Juneteenth as a County Paid Holiday
Action Item
Motion carried
Carried 3-1 — moved by Green
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: absent Sabatier: nay Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: absent Sabatier: nay Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On June 14, 2022, your Board directed staff by consensus to explore the possibility of adding Juneteenth as a County paid holiday. Both the Federal Government and the State of California formally recognizes Juneteenth as a paid holiday for government employees.
This remembrance commemorates the final end to slavery in the United States and recognizes the anniversary of the announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas.
The cost for payroll wages is $ 245,000 excluding taxes and other benefits for current employees. The estimated taxes and benefits is approximately 40 percent of gross wages or $ 98,000 for an estimated total of $343,000. This amount includes overtime for essential services and is budgeted for fiscal year 2022-2023. Another cost to adding a new holiday is the loss of productivity of staff due to office closure.
Recommended Action
Direct staff to execute the necessary steps to recognize Juneteenth as a paid County holiday.
On motion of Supervisor Green, and by vote of the Board, directed staff to execute the necessary steps to recognize Juneteenth as a paid county holiday. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 3 - Simon, Green, and Crandell
Absent- Supervisors: 1 - Pyska
Nays- Supervisor: 1 - Sabatier
There was Board direction to return with resolution or ordinance as stated by County Counsel.
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Susan Parker introduced the item to the Board. Human Resource Director Pam Samac presented the item to the Board. Assistant County Administrative Officer Stephen Carter 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.
7.3Review and Consider Process to Appoint Permanent Sheriff-Coroner to Serve Until January 2, 2025
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On October 28, 2022, your Board received notice Sheriff Brian Martin intends to retire December 30, 2022. As you may recall, Sheriff Martin ran unopposed, and the Registrar of Voters certified him Sheriff-Coroner Elect for a term beginning January 2, 2023.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 24105, the highest-ranking officer may temporarily discharge the duties of Sheriff-Coroner, "until the vacancy is filled in the manner provided by law." This Code Section names position titles, "undersheriff," "assistant sheriff" and "chief deputy (next in line of authority)," none of which are presently in use in the County of Lake.
Sheriff Martin has identified Captain Christopher D. Chwialkowski as the highest ranking and senior deputy next in line of authority based on his promotion date to the rank of Captain at the Sheriff's Office as of April, 2015. Captain Chwialkowski will temporarily discharge the duties of the office of Sheriff-Coroner beginning on December 31, 2022 and continue until the Board of Supervisors has interviewed candidates and formally appointed a permanent Sheriff-Coroner to serve until January 2, 2025 (Gov. Code 25304).
Staff recommends the following steps to appoint a permanent Sheriff-Coroner and provide a smooth transition:
1. Immediately notice the Lake County Sheriff-Coroner vacancy as a promotional opportunity, open for five (5) days, referring to corresponding California Government Code Sections describing qualifications and duties.
2. Schedule public candidate interviews for permanent appointive Sheriff-Coroner (serving through January 2, 2025), to be conducted by the Board of Supervisors December 20, 2022.
Recommended Action
Direct staff to immediately notice the position of Sheriff-Coroner as a promotional opportunity for five (5) days and complete all necessary tasks and documents required for the Board of Supervisors' public interviews to be held on December 20, 2022.
There was Board direction to open the position to internal applications for 5 days and return with public interviews at the December 20, 2022 Board of Supervisors Meeting.
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Susan Parker introduced the item to the Board. Sheriff Brian Martin presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Anita Grant and Human Resources Director Pam Samac 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.
7.4Consideration of the following Advisory Board Appointment:
Geothermal Advisory Committee
Appointment
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Geothermal Advisory Committee: 4 Vacancies - (2) Anderson Springs Community Members; (2) Cobb Community Members
Applicants:
Christopher Nettles - Cobb
Danny Dixon - Cobb
Magdalena Valderrama - Cobb
Recommended Action
Appoint qualified applicants to the specified advisory board.
This item was pulled and continued to a future date.
Clerk’s notes: Special Districts Administrator Scott Harter 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.
7.5ADDENDUM - A) Consideration of Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the County of Lake Agencies; and B) Consideration of Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake Approving Conflict of Interest Codes of Certain Local Agencies Located Wholly Within the County
Resolution
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Political Reform Act requires every County agency to review its conflict of interest code biennially and to notify the code reviewing body if their current code is accurate, or alternatively, that their code must be amended. Pursuant to Government Code Section
Code Section 82011, subdivision (b) the Board of Supervisors is the Code reviewing body for all county agencies and all local government agencies, whose jurisdiction is wholly within the County.
Item A:
Submitted for your review and approval is an update to the County Conflict of Interest Code prepared in 2020 and reflects all changes received by the County Clerk. Attached are the Conflict of Interest Codes for the County of Lake agencies which have been compiled based on agency request through the County eDisclosure ClerkDocs system.
Exhibit "A" includes all positions required under the County of Lake Conflict of Interest Code. Exhibit "B" contains disclosure category descriptions provided as additional information to your Board. Also included is a Master List of agency filers.
Item B:
Submitted for your review and approval is an update to the Conflict of Interest Code prepared in 2020 for certain Local Agencies and reflects all changes received by the County Clerk. Attached are the Conflict of Interest Codes for the Local agencies which have been compiled based on agency request through the County disclosure ClerkDocs system.
Exhibit "A" includes all positions required under the County of Lake Conflict of Interest Code. Exhibit "B" contains disclosure category descriptions provided as additional information to your Board. Also included is a Master List of agency filers.
Provisions of the Conflict of Interest Codes have been included as reference.
I respectfully request your approval of the attached Resolutions and Exhibits.
Recommended Action
A) Adopt Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake Adopting an
Amended Conflict of Interest code for the County of Lake Agencies
B) Adopt Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake Approving Conflict of Interest Codes of Certain Local Agencies Located Wholly Within the County
a) Supervisor Sabatier offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Sabatier, Green, and Crandell
Absent- Supervisors: 1 - Pyska
b) Supervisor Sabatier offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Sabatier, Green, and Crandell
Absent- Supervisors: 1 - Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Assistant Auditor Controller Jenavive Herrington 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.
8. Closed Session
8.1Public Employee Evaluation:
Title: Health Services Director
Closed Session Item
8.2Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9 (d)(1) - Citizens for Environmental Protection and Responsible Planning, et al. v. County of Lake, et al.
Closed Session Item
8.3Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9 (d)(1) - Flesch v. County of Lake, et al.
Closed Session Item
8.4Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(1) – One potential case
Closed Session Item