Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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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
5.1Adopt Proclamation Designating The Month of April 2023, As Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Lake County
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Proclamation
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2023, AS
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH IN LAKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, in 2022, Lake County agencies responded to the needs of 473 sexual assault victims and their significant others and/or family members, and
WHEREAS no one person, organization, agency, or community can eliminate sexual assault on their own and the partnership between public and private Lake County agencies is invaluable, and
WHEREAS child sexual abuse prevention must be a priority to confront the reality that children are being abused. One in six boys and one in four girls will experience a sexual assault before the age of 18, and
WHEREAS Lake Family Resource Center has been instrumental in leading the way in the County of Lake in addressing sexual assault by providing 24-hour hotline services, continuing support, advocacy and accompaniment to victims/survivors and their significant others, and
WHEREAS, ending sexual assault in Lake County must include active public and private efforts to Speak Out Against Sexual Violence; and it is time for all of us to start conversations, take appropriate action and support one another to create a safer environment for all residents, and
WHEREAS staff and volunteers of the Lake Family Resource Center Rape Crisis Center work year-round to encourage every person to Speak Out Against Sexual Violence and to support survivors by providing prevention education and survivor empowerment information, and
WHEREAS Lake Family Resource Center and the District Attorney's office, Victim-Witness Division, local law enforcement agencies, hospitals and schools have set an important example of how forging collaborative relationships improves the quality of service for those impacted by sexual violence, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake does hereby designate the month of April 2023, as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Lake County; and urges all local governments, schools, businesses, and community members to participate in the sponsored events this month to increase awareness and public support for creating communities free from violence and exploitation.
Recommended Action
Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of April 2023, As Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Lake County
5.2Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of April 2023, and every April thereafter, as Arts, Culture and Creativity Month in Lake County
Proclamation
passed on consent
5.3Approve Late Mileage Claim in the amount of $20.67 for Administration staff person
Action Item
pulled on consent
Motion carried
Carried 4-1 — moved by Green
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: nay Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: nay Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
New staff was unaware the County's Travel Policy requires reimbursement claims, regardless of amount, should be made within 60 days of travel. Staff will ensure that claims are completed in a timely manner going forward.
Recommended Action
Approve late mileage claim in the amount of $20.67 for Administration staff person.
On motion of Supervisor Green, and by vote of the Board, approved Late Mileage Claim in the amount of $20.67 for Administration staff person, The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Nays- Supervisor: 1 - Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier introduced the item to the Board. County Administrative Officer Susan Parker spoke.
Chair Pyksa 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 No. 2022-119 Establishing Position Allocations for FY 2022-2023, Budget Unit 2702 (Planning), Deleting One (1) Deputy Community Development Director, and Adding One (1) Deputy Community Development Administrator Position
Resolution
passed on consent
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Staff requests the Board adopt resolution to amend the position allocation for Budget Unit 2702 Planning Division. We propose to delete one (1) Deputy Community Development Director and add one (1) Deputy Community Development Administrator allocation. The change to this position will increase the potential for retention of staff by broadening the pool of candidates.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2022-119 establishing Position allocations for FY 2022 - 2023, Budget Unit 2702 (Planning).
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved consent agenda items 5.1 through 5.4 with the exception of item, 5.3 which was pulled for further discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
6. Timed Items
6.19:06 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: Public Member Greg Bianchinni spoke.
6.29:07 A.M. - Pet of the Week
Presentation
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Animal Care and Control Officer Hailey Downhour presented the Pet of the Week to the Board.
Chair Pyska 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. - National Poetry Month - Poem of the Week
Action Item
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Lake County Poet Laureate Georgina Marie Guardado presented the Poem of the Week to the Board.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.49:09 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating The Month of April 2023, As Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Lake County
Proclamation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Proclamation
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2023, AS
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH IN LAKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, in 2022, Lake County agencies responded to the needs of 473 sexual assault victims and their significant others and/or family members, and
WHEREAS no one person, organization, agency, or community can eliminate sexual assault on their own and the partnership between public and private Lake County agencies is invaluable, and
WHEREAS child sexual abuse prevention must be a priority to confront the reality that children are being abused. One in six boys and one in four girls will experience a sexual assault before the age of 18, and
WHEREAS Lake Family Resource Center has been instrumental in leading the way in the County of Lake in addressing sexual assault by providing 24-hour hotline services, continuing support, advocacy and accompaniment to victims/survivors and their significant others, and
WHEREAS, ending sexual assault in Lake County must include active public and private efforts to Speak Out Against Sexual Violence; and it is time for all of us to start conversations, take appropriate action and support one another to create a safer environment for all residents, and
WHEREAS staff and volunteers of the Lake Family Resource Center Rape Crisis Center work year-round to encourage every person to Speak Out Against Sexual Violence and to support survivors by providing prevention education and survivor empowerment information, and
WHEREAS Lake Family Resource Center and the District Attorney's office, Victim-Witness Division, local law enforcement agencies, hospitals and schools have set an important example of how forging collaborative relationships improves the quality of service for those impacted by sexual violence, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake does hereby designate the month of April 2023, as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Lake County; and urges all local governments, schools, businesses, and community members to participate in the sponsored events this month to increase awareness and public support for creating communities free from violence and exploitation.
Recommended Action
Presentation Only.
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 Lake Family Resource Center. Deputy Behavioral Health Director Elise Jones and Community Development Director Mireya Turner spoke.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Jeana Pilot. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.59:10 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of April 2023, and every April thereafter, as Arts, Culture and Creativity Month in Lake County
Proclamation
This ceremonial item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Simon read the proclamation into the record and presented it to representatives of the Lake County Art Community. Lake County Arts Council Representative Barbara Clark and Middletown Art Center Representative Lisa Kaplen spoke.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.69:15 A.M. - a) Consideration of Resolution Amending Resolutions 2022-15 and 2022-45 for the purpose of extending the end date for changes made to cannabis cultivation taxes in regards to suspension of CPI increases, using canopy area only, and a decrease of the tax by 50%; and b) Discussion on permanent changes to cannabis cultivation taxes
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
a) On January 25, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 2022-15 which, in part, suspended the CPI increase to the cultivation tax until January 1, 2024. Also, on April 20, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 2022-45 which temporarily reduced the cannabis cultivation tax to 50% for 2021 and 2022, and limited the cultivation tax to the canopy area for 2022 and 2023.
The Resolution being offered for consideration extends the above mentioned changes to continue through the end of the 2024 calendar year.
b) During our 2022 meetings regarding cannabis tax relief, there were conversations about bringing this back to the voters as a new tax measure since there were many changes made, though allowed, to the original taxing ordinance. Rather than continuing to extend with more resolutions, how does the Board wish to proceed with the future of cannabis cultivation taxes? Make permanent some or all of these changes or revert back to a new tax measure for the public to vote on?
Recommended Action
a) Offer the resolution. b) Direct staff.
a) Supervisor Green offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Sabatier, Green, and Pyska
Nays- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
b) There was board direction to return with additional data on penalties, placing liens for enforcement, and permanent canopy calculations.
Clerk’s notes: a) Supervisor Sabatier and Supervisor Green presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Treasurer-Tax Collector Patrick Sullivan spoke.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Jennifer Smith. The following people spoke via Zoom: Bart Levenson, Erin McCarrick, Sarah Bodnar, and Lisa Bryant. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
b) Supervisor Sabatier and Supervisor Green presented the item to the Board. Treasurer-Tax Collector Patrick Sullivan, County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano, and Community Development Director Mireya Turner spoke.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Jennifer Smith. The following people spoke via Zoom: Bart Levenson and Erin McCarrick. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.79:45 A.M. - Public Hearing for the Consideration of the Vacation of a Portion of a Roadway known as Robert's Road in the town of Middletown (A) Resolution of Vacation; and (B) Irrevocable Offer of Dedication
Public Hearing
Motion carried
Carried 4-1 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Green: nay Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: nay Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
BACKGROUND
Mr. and Mrs. Lacy, owners of APN: 013-054-02, have petitioned the Board of Supervisors (Board) for the vacation of a portion of the roadway known as Robert's Road. The portion to be vacated is a dedicated easement approximately 1200 feet in length and extends from the intersection with APN 013-028-81 off S. State Highway 29 and proceeds southwesterly to its intersection with a recorded parcel map.
The Lacy's request for the vacation is based on the following from their letter dated June 26, 2022: absence of public necessity and personal and family safety concerns due to the proximity of the current easement to their residence. Their letter and application as well as responses from various agencies and utility companies are also attached.
On January 26, 2023, the Planning Commission heard the request for the vacation and found it to be in conformance with the Lake County General Plan.
The proposed vacation will not 'landlock' any parcel since any recorded private ingress and egress easements will remain in place as will any public or private utility easements. If the vacation of Robert's Road is approved, the applicant has submitted an "Irrevocable Offer of Dedication" to provide public access. This document will be accepted by the Board concurrently with the vacation. Robert's Road is not a county-maintained road, nor is it proposed to be.
A) Resolution of Vacation
A Resolution of Intent to vacate a roadway known as Robert's Road was adopted by the Board on March 21, 2023. All required notices were posted.
If the Board finds, from all evidence presented by interested persons, that Robert's Road being vacated as described in Exhibit "A" is unnecessary for present or prospective public use then the Board may adopt the Resolution of Vacation. Following adoption of the Vacation Resolution, the Board is requested to accept the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of the portion of Robert's Road.
B) Irrevocable Offer of Dedication
The attached Irrevocable Offer of Dedication is being presented to the Board of Supervisors at this time to allow public access. This document will be accepted by the Board concurrently with the vacation. The portion to be dedicated back will be maintained by Mr. and Mrs. Lacy.
Staff has reviewed the documents and finds them acceptable. This department recommends the Board of Supervisors accept the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication and return same to the County Surveyor for recording.
Recommended Action
A) If the Board finds, from all evidence presented by interested persons, that Robert's Road being vacated as described in Exhibit "A" is unnecessary for present or prospective public use then the Board may adopt the Resolution of Vacation. Following adoption of the Vacation Resolution, the Board is requested to accept the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of the portion of Robert's Road.
B) Staff has reviewed the documents and finds them acceptable. This department recommends the Board of Supervisors accept the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication and return same to the County Surveyor for recording.
Supervisor Simon offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, and Pyska
Nays- Supervisor: 1 - Green
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved irrevocable offer of dedication. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, and Pyska
Nays- Supervisor: 1 - Green
Clerk’s notes: County Surveyor Vance Ricks presented the item to the Board. Community Development Director Mireya Turner spoke.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Glenice Dunbar, Bob Hall, Sherry Lacy, and Lori Frankim. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.810:30 A.M. - Discussion and possible direction to extend the temporary emergency warming shelter in north Lakeport and to develop an interim Shelter Crisis Plan
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
This agenda item proposes to extend the use of the former Juvenile Hall facility in north Lakeport as a temporary emergency warming shelter in support of Lake County's unhoused population for an additional 90 days. Referrals to staff and/or Lake County Continuum of Care are also requested to analyze space use/zoning options and to develop an interim Shelter Crisis Plan.
Three actions are proposed today for board approval:
1. Direct Behavioral Health staff to bring back a 90-day extension agreement with Sunrise Services Inc. for board consideration no later than April 25, 2023.
2. Direct the Space Use Committee to consider whether the former juvenile hall site at 1111 Whalen Way, Lakeport, should be utilized as a temporary emergency warming shelter for another 90 days and/or possible interim sheltering operations following such extension.
3. Direct Behavioral Health staff, in collaboration with Lake County Continuum of Care, to develop a Shelter Crisis Plan for board review and approval no later than June 20, 2023, and to file the approved plan with appropriate state agencies no later than July 1, 2023.
Background
The former Juvenile Hall property is being used as a temporary emergency warming shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness under a contract awarded to Sunrise Special Services Inc. on Jan. 24, 2023. However, the amount of funding allocated to date is not sufficient to extend operations beyond April 30, 2023, and the initial contract is set to expire June 30, 2023, unless extended. Shelter operations are estimated to cost $51,200 per month, supplemented by generous donations from Lake County residents and businesses. The 34-bed facility has made significant, measurable impacts by serving scores of unhoused individuals with food, shelter and basic navigation services.
The north Lakeport temporary emergency warming shelter was discussed April 6 at the monthly meeting of Lake County Continuum of Care ("Lake CoC"). While no formal action was taken, there was consensus to consider extending the agreement with Sunrise Special Services, Inc., for an additional 90 days. A special meeting of the Lake CoC Executive Committee is planned Monday, April 10, 2023, to discuss possible funding sources and consider available actions.
Shelter Crisis Plan
The County's shelter urgency resolution adopted in January 2023 triggered a state requirement to file a shelter crisis report no later than July 1, 2023. Direction to staff is proposed to draft a Shelter Crisis Plan that describes actions including, but not limited to, the development of interim shelters, transitional housing options and onsite supportive services. The Shelter Crisis Plan shall review and recommend interim sheltering programs, physical facilities, support services, state/local permitting requirements, if any, and available funding options. Your board may wish to consider whether appointment of an ad hoc committee is needed to help develop such plan.
Space Use Committee
The County's Space Use Committee has authority to review proposed changes to County facilities and to issue recommendations. This agenda item proposes board direction to undertake a review of the Juvenile Hall site that would consider a 90-day extension of the temporary emergency warming shelter and potential use for interim sheltering beyond that extension.
Long-term plans
The County of Lake and the City of Lakeport have been engaged in early planning for a regional, low-barrier navigation center to be constructed within the city limits. Your board and the Lakeport City Council adopted companion resolutions in mid-March requesting U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson to consider seeking $1.95 million to cover pre-development costs (attached). The appropriations process for community-funded projects is highly competitive and success is not guaranteed.
Even if the pre-development funding is approved in this budget cycle, it will take years of planning and several additional funding rounds before construction begins. Crafting a bridge strategy by developing and implementing the Shelter Crisis Plan described above is prudent and proactive.
Recommended Action
Move to
a) Direct the interim Behavioral Health director to bring back an extension of the agreement with Sunrise Special Services, Inc. for temporary emergency warming shelter operations at 1111 Whalen Way in north Lakeport for board review and approval no later than April 25, 2023;
b) Direct the Space Use Committee to consider whether the former Juvenile Hall property should be retained for a 90-day extension of use as a temporary emergency warming shelter, and further consider its suitability for interim sheltering operations beyond that initial, emergency timeline.
c) Direct Behavioral Health staff, in collaboration with Lake County Continuum of Care, to develop a Shelter Crisis Plan to comply with state requirements and to bring such plan back to the board no later than June 20, 2023, for staff review, public comment and board approval.
There was Board consensus to return with a contract extension at the April 25, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting and ask that the space committee to give a report and request a shelter plan to return at a time where it can be reviewed by the continuum of care and the Board of Supervisors before July 1, 2023.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Crandell recused himself. Supervisor Green presented the item to the Board. Continuum of Care Vice Chair Kimberly Guerra and Deputy Behavioral Health Director Elise Jones spoke.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Joan Moss, Susie Glover, Annie Barnes, Kurt McKelvey, Yvonne Cox, Lakeport Police Chief Brad Rasmussen, Alicia Adams, and Lakeport City Manager Kevin Ingrim. The following person spoke via Zoom: Behavioral Health Team Leader Carrie Manning. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.911:15 A.M. - Consideration of Resolution Rescinding Resolutions No. 2017-05 formation of the Middle Region Town Hall (MRTH) and 2018 – 334 amendment from MRTH to the Lucerne Area Town Hall (LATH) and Establishing the Central Region Town Hall (CeRTH) as the Municipal Advisory Committee for the Central Region in District 3
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
A presentation was conducted to consider the restructure of the Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC) known as LATH, initially implemented as (MRTH); to be transitioned to CeRTH.
After considering the feedback from the community and public comment during the presentation on March 28, 2023, it is evident that establishing CeRTH is most plausible for the central region for District 3.
With the implementation of CeRTH, the boundaries will include the full zip code boundaries of Lucerne (95458). The proposed map that was presented in the meeting on the 28th, will now establish the boundaries of the Municipal Advisory Committee of the central region.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Rescinding Resolutions No. 2017-05 formation of the Middle Region Town Hall (MRTH) and 2018 - 334 amendment from MRTH to the Lucerne Area Town Hall (LATH) and Establishing the Central Region Town Hall (CeRTH) as the Municipal Advisory Committee for the Central Region in District 3
Supervisor Crandell offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Crandell presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano spoke.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Kurt McKelvey. The following person spoke via Zoom: John Jenson. 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
7.2Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, Consideration of Resolution Establishing an Operating Reserve and Transferring Funds into Fund #299 Budget #8799 Reserves.
Report
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Please find attached proposed resolution for consideration. The resolution is a request to establish an Operating Reserve for the District and then transfer funds into FY 2022/2023 Fund #299 Budget #8799 Building Reserve in the amount of $100,000, Vehicle Reserve in the amount of $70,000, and Operating Reserve in the amount of $100,000. The amounts requested result from multiple years of unfilled staffing and unexpended one-time funding.
The request is an effort to provide for future needs of the District for building maintenance, solar installation and unanticipated operating costs or unexpected loss of revenue, and for future purchases of electric vehicles when needed. The air program Budget #8799 must be in balance prior to both filing a Year-End Financial Report with the State and completing Subvention applications for the next fiscal year. The need to place FY 2022/2023 funds into Designated Reserves is an effort to fully comply with the subvention and permit fee governing laws without risk to realized subvention or revenue, and has been in practice for many years. In order to comply with State requirements we request that the Board of Directors adopt the attached Resolution.
Recommended Action
That the Board of Directors adopt the attached Resolution Establishing an Operating Reserve and Transferring Funds into Fund #299, Budget #8799 Building Reserve, Vehicle Reserve and Operating Reserve.
Director Green offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Directors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Air Pollution Control Officer Doug Gearhart presented the item to the Board.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.3Consideration of the following Advisory Board Appointment:
Mental Health Board
Appointment
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Mental Health Board: 1 Vacancy - (1) Family Member of a Present/Past Consumer
Kendra Wiegand
Recommended Action
Appoint qualified applicant to the specified advisory board.
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, appointed Kendra Wiegand to the Mental Health Advisory Board. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Chair Pyska introduced the item to the Board.
Chair Pyska 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 Increase in County Match Amount for Area Agency on Aging Due to Population Change and Recommendation by Governing Board to Increase Staffing.
Agreement
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Area Agency on Aging of Lake and Mendocino Counties (AAA), under the direction of the Lake County Department of Social Services (LCDSS), oversees the Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) Program. Funding for the AAA of Lake and Mendocino Counties comes from the California Department of Aging (CDA), the counties of Lake and Mendocino via a match specified in the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA), and LCDSS.
In FY 2013/14 each county's share of the match was calculated as 44% for Lake and 56% for Mendocino based on the number of seniors aged 60+ in each county. The current match amount is $94,655.00, of which Lake County's share is $41,962. As of 2021 census data, the share of the match remains 44% Lake County and 56% Mendocino County.
The CDA State Long-Term Care Ombudsman completed monitoring of the LTCO program as a result of the regular quality review process that occurred in 2022. The report had findings requiring corrective action. The corrective action recommended by the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and approved by the AAA Governing Board, includes employment of a full-time LTCO Coordinator. Currently, the AAA Coordinator also fills the role of the LTCO Coordinator. 62% of the AAA Coordinator pay and benefits comes from the AAA budget while 36% comes from the LTCO budget, and 2% comes from other funding sources.
The match for the counties is the unfunded portion of the costs to provide the AAA and LTCO programs. The unfunded portion of $169,244 for FY 23/24 is in part due to salary increases for existing staff of $58,954. The remaining $110,290 is the cost of the addition of the LTC Ombudsman Coordinator position. Currently the counties pay $94,655 towards the unfunded costs. $74,589 of additional unfunded cost is now being requested from the counties. In order to allow LCDSS to increase staffing and better serve the seniors in Lake and Mendocino Counties, the Lake County Board of Supervisors is asked to approve an additional $32,505.36 for a total annual match of $74,467.36 for the AAA and LTCO programs. Mendocino County will be asked to contribute an additional $42,083.64 for a total annual match of $94,766.64. See attached report and budget worksheet for full and simplified budget information as well as a breakdown of current and proposed salary information.
Upon approval of additional funding by each Board of Supervisors, LCDSS will move forward with adding the new LTCO Coordinator position to the FY 23/24 budget. According to CDA, the population of seniors in Lake County is expected to grow 20% between 2010 and 2060. Mendocino County is expected to see a 44% increase in the same population. As the senior population grows, the demand for services provided by the AAA and LTCO program will continue to increase. AAA and the LTCO program must be sufficiently staffed and funded in order to provide essential services to this vulnerable population.
Recommended Action
Approve increase in County Match amount for Area Agency on Aging in amount of $32,505.36 for an annual match amount of $74,467.36 to increase staffing and better serve the seniors in Lake and Mendocino Counties and authorize the Chair to sign.
There was Board consensus to bring the item back to the board for consideration of funding.
Clerk’s notes: Social Services Director Crystal Markytan introduced the item to the Board. Lisa Faraco presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Social Services Accountant Nicole Streif, AAA Coordinator Dena Eddings-Green, and County Administrative Officer Susan Parker spoke.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke via Zoom: Bart Levenson and Paul Branson. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8. Closed Session
8.1Public Employee Evaluation:
Title: Public Works Director
Closed Session Item
8.2Public Employee Evaluation:
Title: Special Districts Administrator
Closed Session Item