Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, June 6, 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 June 2023 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Lake County
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
This proclamation Designates the Month of June 2023 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Lake County
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,
COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Proclamation
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2023,
AS LGBTQIA+ PRIDE MONTH IN LAKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, the United States was founded on the principle of equal rights for all people, but the fulfillment of this promise has been long in coming for many Americans. Some of the most inspiring moments in our history have arisen from civil rights movements bringing one group after another from the margins to the mainstream of American society; and
WHEREAS, in the movement toward equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA+) and people of all other gender identities and sexual orientations, a historic turning point occurred on June 28, 1969, in New York City, with the onset of the Stonewall Riots. During these riots, LGBTQIA+ citizens rose up and resisted police harassment that arose out of discriminatory criminal laws that have since been declared unconstitutional. In the four decades since, civil rights for LGBTQIA+ people have grown substantially, and LGBTQIA+ pride celebrations have taken place around the country every June to commemorate the beginning of the Stonewall Riots; and
WHEREAS, California has been a leader in advancing the civil rights of its LGBTQIA+ citizens, and while further progress is needed, it is important to recognize and celebrate the substantial gains that have been achieved; and
WHEREAS, while LGBTQIA+ Americans remain marginalized and under attack through legislation in states across our country, the Lake County Board of Supervisors stands firm against intolerance, discrimination, and injustice,, and is deeply committed to fostering communities where all people can live free and authentic lives; and
WHEREAS, LGBTQIA+ residents in Lake County represent our families, our friends, our neighbors, our teachers, our employees and our community leaders. Across all religions, races, and communities there are LGBTQIA+ people helping our nation to become a more perfect union in reaching our ideals proclaimed in our Declaration of Independence that all people are created equal and therefore deserve to be embraced and treated as equals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake does hereby proclaim June 2023 as "LGBTQIA+ Pride Month" in Lake County and calls upon its residents to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists and celebrate the diversity of our communities.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of June, 2023.
ATTEST: SUSAN PARKER County of Lake
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Chair
Recommended Action
Adopt Proclamation Designating the month of June 2023, as
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Lake County.
5.2Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement between County of Lake and Sierra Vista Hospital for Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Services and Professional Services Associated with Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalizations for Fiscal Years 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23 with no change to the Contract Maximum and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
This Amendment updates rate information and adds additional provisions for authorization of services to comply with Concurrent Review standards.
Recommended Action
Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement between County of Lake and Sierra Vista Hospital for Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Services and Professional Services Associated with Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalizations for Fiscal Years 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23 with no change to the Contract Maximum and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
5.3Approve Agreement Between County of Lake and the California Mental Health Services Authority for Remote Clinical Supervision Services in the amount of $50,000.00 for FYs 2023-24 and 2024-25 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Lake County Behavioral Health Services, like most Mental Health Plans across California, is struggling with recruit and retain licensed and/or waivered staff to provide critical therapeutic services. Despite this, there are significant workforce efforts taking place within the Department that have resulted in several staff completing graduate education and eligibility to register with the Board of Behavioral Health Sciences to earn hours towards their licensure as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist or an Associate Clinical Social Worker. LCBHS does not have the internal capacity to provide clinical supervision. Recognizing this state-wide need, CalMHSA went out to bid on behalf of Counties for remote clinical supervision services resulting in the contract now before your Board.
Recommended Action
Approve Agreement Between County of Lake and the California Mental Health Services Authority for Remote Clinical Supervision Services in the amount of $50,000.00 for FYs 2023-24 and 2024-25 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
| Estimated Cost | $50,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $50,000.00 |
5.4a) Adopt Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake in Support of the CSAC ‘At Home’ Plan; and b) Approve Letter of Support of the AT HOME Plan that Includes a Comprehensive Approach to Effectively and Equitability Addressing Homelessness in California and authorize the Chair to sign
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) has recently announced "AT HOME," a first-of-its-kind comprehensive plan to address homelessness effectively and equitably. The six-pillar plan includes broad goals and specific policy proposals to ensure clear lines of responsibility and accountability for every level of government while improving the way California collectively responds to homelessness.
AT HOME was developed after nearly a year of an all-county effort to analyze barriers to addressing homelessness and developing solutions tailored to the unique needs of California communities. Throughout this effort, CSAC has engaged State Administration, Legislature, and federal leaders to further effective policy recommendations and the AT HOME Plan.
AT HOME is designed to be a collaborative effort which recognizes that local officials understand local challenges and are best equipped to develop solutions that work for their residents. Collaboration and input from California counties is critical to this effort.
CSAC requests that your Board adopt the AT HOME Resolution and approve the proposed letter of support to further this effort in addressing homelessness.
Recommended Action
a) Adopt Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake in Support of the CSAC 'At Home' Plan; and b) Approve Letter of Support of the AT HOME Plan that Includes a Comprehensive Approach to Effectively and Equitability Addressing Homelessness in California and authorize the Chair to sign
5.5Approve Request of Child Support Services Director to participate in the 9/80 alternative work schedule
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Department of Child Support Services offers employees the opportunity to participate in alternative work plans, while ensuring the needs of customers, staff and the Child support Program remain the top priority at all times.
Recommended Action
Approve Request of Child Support Services Director to participate in the 9/80 alternative work schedule
5.6Approve Request to Hire Welfare Fraud Investigator, Victor Rico, at Advanced Step 5
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
This request to hire Victor Rico at Step 5 is based on Mr. Rico's extensive experience and the need of our communities for a dedicated Welfare Fraud Investigator. After reviewing Mr. Rico's qualifications, the Classification, Compensation, Recruitment, and Retention Committee (CCRR) unanimously voted to grant him the Step 5. This following describes those qualifications:
* Victor Rico has over nine years of experience in the law enforcement field. This includes being a School Resource Officer for the City of Lakeport, a Deputy Sheriff for Lake County Sheriff's Office, and a Police Officer for Lakeport Police Department.
* Mr. Rico has been awarded Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Supervisory Certificates from California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). He is also a Rangemaster, which means he can conduct firearms instruction for the other peace officers in our department. A permanent, full-time Rangemaster is needed because we currently have our Extra Help DA Investigator acting as our temporary Rangemaster. Mr. Rico is also trained to instruct in the areas of D.A.R.E., Less Lethal, and Tasers.
* Mr. Rico's investigative skills/training include: working as a Detective with the Lakeport Police Department, where he gained experience writing search warrants; attending a week-long "Interview and Interrogation" course; and preparing many successfully prosecuted investigations.
* Mr. Rico is fluent in Spanish, which is vital when approximately 5% of our Welfare Fraud referrals are Spanish speaking. Currently, the Welfare Fraud Investigators have to either ask for the assistance of an outside law enforcement agency to conduct home contacts, or try to conduct the interview with a translator which is difficult and sometimes ineffective.
Aside from the qualifications, Mr. Rico is also a long-time resident of Lake County, graduating from Kelseyville High School.
Recommended Action
Approve Request to Hire Welfare Fraud Investigator, Victor Rico, at Advanced Step 5
On motion of Supervisor Green, and by vote of the Board, approved request to hire welfare fraud investigator, Victor Rico, at advanced step 5. 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. District Attorney Susan Krones presented the item to the Board. Human Resources Director Pam Samac 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.
5.7Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Facility Space License Agreement with T-Mobile West LLC for Continued Occupancy of Space on the Courthouse Roof, and Authorize the Chair to sign
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Since 2010, T-Mobile has leased space from the County on the Courthouse roof to provide cellular communications antennas. T-Mobile West LLC desires to renew that license agreement. Staff negotiated the following changes to the agreement in exchange for T-Mobile's continued occupancy of the licensed area on the Courthouse roof:
1. A five year initial renewal term with three additional optional five year terms.
2. A provision allowing for renegotiation of the annual cost-of-living adjustment if the cost-of-living exceeds 7.5% for a period of at least one year.
Recommended Action
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Facility Space License Agreement with T-Mobile West LLC, and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
5.8Approve to waive the 900 hour extra help limit for staff in the Sheriff’s Department
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Sheriff's Department requests approval to exceed the 900 hour extra help limit on the following employees:
Chris Macedo and Douglas Pike are each assigned to Court Security and funding is reimbursed through the Trial Court Security Account.
Emil Devincenzi and Kevin Odom are assigned to the Marine Patrol Division. Funding is reimbursed through the Department of Boating and Waterways.
Each of these employees are PERS retirees and will not exceed 960 total hours in this fiscal year.
Von Morshed is assigned to Administration and her hours may exceed the 960 hour limit. She is not a PERS retiree and is not governed by the same rules that apply to PERS retirees.
Jim Adams and Wanda Soliz are assigned to the jail and their hours may exceed the 900 hour limit but will not exceed 960 hours.
Recommended Action
Approval to waive the 900 hour extra help limit for staff in the Sheriff's Department
5.9Approve budget transfers from the Sheriff/Coroner budget 2201 to both the Sheriff/Dispatch budget 2202 and the Sheriff/Jail budget 2301
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Sheriff's Department requests approval to transfer funds into the Central Dispatch and Jail budgets in order to process payroll through fiscal year end. This transfer is requested due to the assignment of Deputy Sheriff's working in each of these divisions due to staffing shortages.
Recommended Action
Approve budget transfers from the Sheriff/Coroner budget 2201 to both the Sheriff/Dispatch budget 2202 and the Sheriff/Jail budget 2301
| Estimated Cost | 300,000 |
|---|
5.10Authorize the Closure of all Social Services Facilities for Staff Enrichment, Appreciation and Team Building on Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 from the Hours of 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
I respectfully request Board approval to close Adult Services, Child Welfare Services, Employment Services, and Eligibility/Administration Social Services facilities to the public on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2023, from the hours of 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Adult Services and Child Welfare Services protective services staff will remain on call and available. Eligibility will maintain a skeleton crew to meet emergency service mandates.
With a percentage of our staff working remotely and with Social Services being housed in multiple locations around the lake, joint gatherings are difficult to accomplish during public serving hours.
This in-person event will include information sharing, team building exercises, and employee appreciation for the monumental work done by the DSS staff.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Recommended Action
Authorize the Closure of all social Services Facilities for Staff Enrichment, Appreciation and Team Building on Thursday, June 23nd, 2023 from the Hours of 10:00am-5:00pm.
| Estimated Cost | 0 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | 0 |
5.11Approve Contract between County of Lake and Lake County Pumpers for Septic Services, in the Amount of $49,000.00 per Fiscal Year from April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Lake County Pumpers, a licensed contractor, will help Adult Service (AS) clients attain stable housing by providing a range of plumbing and septic related services on an as needed basis, utilizing a portion of the Home Safe Program grant funds. Services include but are not limited to, the installation of septic tanks, sewage pumps, air pumps, drain fields, riser lids, and outlet filters. Contractor will also provide repairs to septic systems and conduct inspections, soil analysis, soil excavation, and sewage disposal. According to the Better Business Bureau, Lake County Pumpers has an active license, #1075999.
Social Services requested informal written quotes from multiple agencies in March 2023. Two bids were received, and Lake County Pumpers was chosen due to their better pricing and wider range of services.
Recommended Action
Approve Contract between County of Lake and Lake County Pumpers for Septic Services, in the amount of $49,000.00 per fiscal year from April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, and authorize the Chair to sign.
| Estimated Cost | $49,000 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $49,000 |
5.12a) Waive the Formal Bidding Process Pursuant to County Ordinance 3109 Section 2-38 due to 38.2(3), Not in the Public Interest as Competitive Bidding Would Produce No Economic Benefit to the County; and, b) Approve Contract to Lease Agreement Between County of Lake and OMarshall, Inc. for the Property Located at 16170 Main Street in Lower Lake, in the Amount of $85,836 Per Fiscal Year From July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The current lease agreement for the Adult Services (AS) building Suites C, D, and G, at 16170 Main Street in Lower Lake will expire on June 30, 2023. The Department of Social Services (DSS) has negotiated a one-year extension of the existing Lease agreement with the building owner, OMarshall, Inc. The Department of Social Services maintains leases for all buildings it occupies and cannot evaluate purchasing an office location, or relocating as a possible long-term cost saving alternative due to the consequential disruption a relocation would pose for the community, insufficient office space availability in the County, and the projected fiscal impact to the Department. Waiving the formal bidding process provides the community uninterrupted services at a familiar location and financial savings for the Department. DSS has rented the space at this location since 2009.This Contract will extend the lease for one year.
Recommended Action
a) Waive the Formal Bidding Process Pursuant to County Ordinance 3109 Section 2-38 due to 38.2(3), not in the public interest as competitive bidding would produce no economic benefit to the County; and, b) Approve contract to lease agreement between County of Lake and OMarshall, Inc. for the property located at 16170 Main Street in Lower Lake, in the amount of $85,836 per fiscal year from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, and authorize the Chair to sign.
| Estimated Cost | $85,826 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $85,836 |
5.13a) Waive the Formal Bidding Process Pursuant to County Ordinance 3109 Section 2-38 due to 38.2(3), not in the Public Interest as Competitive Bidding Would Produce no Economic Benefit to the County; and, b) Approve Second Amendment to Lease Agreement Between County of Lake and Charles Sawyer and Nancy Sawyer for the Property Located at 9055 Hwy 53 in Lower Lake, in the Amount of $140,377.68 Per Fiscal Year from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The current lease agreement for the Employment Services (ES) office Suites A,B, and C, at 9055 Hwy 53 in Lower Lake will expire on June 30, 2023. The Department of Social Services (DSS) has negotiated a one-year extension of the existing Lease agreement with the building owners, Charles Sawyer and Nancy Sawyer. The Department of Social Services maintains leases for all buildings it occupies and cannot evaluate purchasing an office location, or relocating as a possible long-term cost saving alternative due to the consequential disruption a relocation would pose for the community, insufficient office space availability in the County, and the projected fiscal impact to the Department. Waiving the formal bidding process provides the community uninterrupted services at a familiar location and financial savings for the Department. DSS has rented the space at this location since 2010.This Second Amendment will extend the lease for one year.
Recommended Action
a) Waive the Formal Bidding Process Pursuant to County Ordinance 3109 Section 2-38 due to 38.2(3), not in the public interest as competitive bidding would produce no economic benefit to the County; and, b) Approve the Second Amendment to lease agreement between County of Lake and Charles Sawyer and Nancy Sawyer for the property located at 9055 Hwy 53 in Lower Lake, in the amount of $140,377.68 per fiscal year from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, and authorize the Chair to sign.
| Estimated Cost | $140,377.68 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $140,377.68 |
5.14(Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District, Board of Directors) Adopt Resolution revising the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Adopted Budget of the County of Lake by cancelling Capital Improvement Reserves in the amount of $10,000 for Lands End/South Lakeport Sewer to make appropriations in Budget Unit 8351, Object Code 783.23-80 to pay for sewer treatment costs.
Resolution
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Attached for your review and approval is a Resolution cancelling Fund 251 Lake County Sanitation District Lands End/South Lakeport Capital Improvement Reserve Designation in the amount of $10,000. The amount would be appropriated to Fund 251 Object Code 783.23-80 Professional & Specialized Services. Funds were budgeted in FY 22/23 in the amount of $180,000 for Professional and Specialized Services, however invoices from the City of Lakeport pertaining to Sewer use in 2022 have exceeded the Budget.
Recommended Action
(Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District, Board of Directors) Adopt Resolution revising the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Adopted Budget of the County of Lake by cancelling Capital Improvement Reserves in the amount of $10,000 for Lands End/South Lakeport Sewer to make appropriations in Budget Unit 8351, Object Code 783.23-80 to pay for sewer treatment costs.
| Estimated Cost | $10,000 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $180,000 |
5.15a) Waive the competitive bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 2-38.2, based on the unique nature of the goods; (b) Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Megabyte Systems Inc., for FY 2023-24 MPTS property tax system maintenance, Online Business Property Filing License/Support and the Transient Occupancy Tax Licensing/Support in the amount of $224,965.00 and authorize the Chair to sign; (c) Approve Addendum to Provide Tax Sale Maintenance/Support in the amount of $25,000.00; (d) Approve Web Services Addendum to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Megabyte Systems Inc. for FY 2023-24 online tax bills and e-payment processing services, in the amount of $6,463.00 and authorize the Chair to sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The 2023-24 Megabyte Property Tax System maintenance contract and database support and web services addendums are presented herein for your consideration and approval.
The MPTS Property Tax System Maintenance Agreement includes software maintenance, database administration, user training, Online Business Property Filing Licensing/Support, Tax Sale Maintenance/Support and Transient Occupancy Tax Licensing/Support. The Maintenance Agreement for fiscal year 2023-24 is $224,965. The Web Services addendum provides online tax bills and e-payment processing for an additional $6,463.00.
These expenditures are offset by the Tax Cost fee of $20 for delinquent 2nd installments. Primary users of the system are the Tax Collector, Auditor and the Assessor. The county has more than 150 registered users on the system and provides online public access via the Tax Collector's website.
Recommended Action
( a) Waive the competitive bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 2-38.2, based on the unique nature of the goods; (b) Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Megabyte Systems Inc., for FY 2023-24 MPTS property tax system maintenance, Online Business Property Filing License/Support and the Transient Occupancy Tax Licensing/Support in the amount of $224,965.00 and authorize the Chair to sign; (c) Approve Addendum to Provide Tax Sale Maintenance/Support in the amount of $25,000.00; (d) Approve Web Services Addendum to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Megabyte Systems Inc. for FY 2023-24 online tax bills and e-payment processing services, in the amount of $6,463.00 and authorize the Chair to sign.
5.16a) Waive the competitive bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 2-38.2, based on the unique nature of the goods; (b) Approve Agreement for Payment Processing Professional Services between County of Lake and RT Lawrence Corporation; and authorize the Chair to sign.
Agreement
pulled 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
The Treasurer - Tax Collector's (T-TC) office presently utilizes the services of RT Lawrence (RTL) for payment processing services within our office, including both Tax and Treasury divisions. Utilizing equipment and RTL software, staff is able to scan checks to ensure a record of their imagery here, as well as integrate that information into the Megabyte system through functionality supported by RTL.
Other counties have utilized RTL's services in an expanded capacity, through lockbox processing of their checks. In this system, a County has their property tax checks remitted to a PO Box accessible at RTL's facility in Southern California. RTL processes those checks, and transmits a file a digitally to our office. While there are many lockbox services, including those offered through our bank, RTL is unique in its already existing integration capacity with Megabyte. All other services would presently require additional steps from our staff to complete the transactions on the both the Treasury and Tax side.
T-TC staff has nearly completed its conversion to RTL's Check 21 electronic check transmittal process. This final step will allow the lockbox payment processing to occur seamlessly through electronic processes once it is set up.
Your Board authorized these funds in mid-year budget so approving this agreement would be the final step necessary in this process. With this approval, it will be possible to have this service in place for both unsecured and secured property taxes this year.
Recommended Action
Waive the competitive bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 2-38.2, based on the unique nature of the goods; Approve Agreement for Payment Processing Professional Services between County of Lake and RT Lawrence Corporation; and authorize the Chair to sign.
On motion of Supervisors Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, waived the competitive bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 2-38.2, based on the unique nature of the goods and approved Agreement for Payment Processing Professional Services between County of Lake and RT Lawrence Corporation; and authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Treasurer-Tax Collector Patrick Sullivan 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.
5.17a) Waive the Formal Bidding Process Pursuant to Lake County Code Section 2-38.2 as competitive bidding would produce no economic benefit to the Count; (b) Approve Agreement between County of Lake and GC Services pursuant to State of California Master Agreement 2018-14, and authorize the Chair to sign
Agreement
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
The County of Lake operates a comprehensive collections program under the State of California's framework through the Treasurer - Tax Collector's office. This program collects a variety of debts, primarily court-ordered debt, through multiple processes. One of these is the utilization of an outside collections agency.
Previously, the County utilized Municipal Services Bureau (MSB) for these services under a prior State master agreement. This vendor has discontinued the provision of these services and T-TC staff now recommends moving forward with GC Services. The State of California has secured favorable terms tailored to this program, which we are eligible to utilize as a County, so there is no economic benefit to engage in competitive bidding.
Recommended Action
a) Waive the Formal Bidding Process Pursuant to Lake County Code Section 2-38.2 as competitive bidding would produce no economic benefit to the Count; (b) Approve Agreement between County of Lake and GC Services pursuant to State of California Master Agreement 2018-14, and authorize the Chair to sign.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved consent agenda items 5.1 through 5.17 with the exception of items 5.6 and 5.16 which were 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 Elaine Brown spoke.
6.29:07 A.M. - Pet of the Week
Presentation
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Animal Care and Control Officers Daniel Gard and Hailey Downhour presented the pets 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. - New and Noteworthy at the Library
Action Item
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: County Librarian Christopher Veach 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.
6.49:10 A.M. - a) Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of June 2023 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Lake County; and (b) Direction to Staff to Display the Pride Flag for the month of June at the Lake County Courthouse
Proclamation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
This proclamation Designates the Month of June 2023 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Lake County.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,
COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Proclamation
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2023,
AS LGBTQIA+ PRIDE MONTH IN LAKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, the United States was founded on the principle of equal rights for all people, but the fulfillment of this promise has been long in coming for many Americans. Some of the most inspiring moments in our history have arisen from civil rights movements bringing one group after another from the margins to the mainstream of American society; and
WHEREAS, in the movement toward equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA+) and people of all other gender identities and sexual orientations, a historic turning point occurred on June 28, 1969, in New York City, with the onset of the Stonewall Riots. During these riots, LGBTQIA+ citizens rose up and resisted police harassment that arose out of discriminatory criminal laws that have since been declared unconstitutional. In the four decades since, civil rights for LGBTQIA+ people have grown substantially, and LGBTQIA+ pride celebrations have taken place around the country every June to commemorate the beginning of the Stonewall Riots; and
WHEREAS, California has been a leader in advancing the civil rights of its LGBTQIA+ citizens, and while further progress is needed, it is important to recognize and celebrate the substantial gains that have been achieved; and
WHEREAS, while LGBTQIA+ Americans remain marginalized and under attack through legislation in states across our country, the Lake County Board of Supervisors stands firm against intolerance, discrimination, and injustice,, and is deeply committed to fostering communities where all people can live free and authentic lives; and
WHEREAS, LGBTQIA+ residents in Lake County represent our families, our friends, our neighbors, our teachers, our employees and our community leaders. Across all religions, races, and communities there are LGBTQIA+ people helping our nation to become a more perfect union in reaching our ideals proclaimed in our Declaration of Independence that all people are created equal and therefore deserve to be embraced and treated as equals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake does hereby proclaim June 2023 as "LGBTQIA+ Pride Month" in Lake County and calls upon its residents to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists and celebrate the diversity of our communities.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of June, 2023.
ATTEST: SUSAN PARKER County of Lake
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Recommended Action
(a) Ceremonial only; (b) Direct Staff to Display the Pride Flag for the month of June at the Lake County Courthouse.
a) This ceremonial item was read into the record and presented.
b) Direction was given to staff to display the flag.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Green read the proclamation into the record and presented it to the citizens of Lake County.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Harold, Lynn, and Joey. The following person spoke via Zoom: Richard Derum. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.59:15 A.M. - a) Consideration of Proposed Resolution Authorizing Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program Funding (Cohort 3); and (b) Consideration of Agreement No. BSCC 937-22 by and between the Board of State and Community Corrections and the County of Lake in the amount of $2,996,546, for cannabis code enforcement and comprehensive “WRAP” program services, and authorize the Chair to sign
Resolution
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Green
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On April 13, 2023, the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) approved funding for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety (Prop 64 PH&S) Cohort 3 Grant Program approving funding to County of Lake in the amount of $2,996,546 over a 5 year period.
A resolution authorizing the County Administrative Officer or Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign the grant agreement is necessary to complete the funding process. The proposed resolution and grant agreement are attached for your Board's consideration.
The County's proposal requested $2,996,546 in two program areas: (1) $2,196,546 was requested to support cannabis code enforcement to address cannabis in all its forms in Lake County (legal, illegal, and environmental); (2) $800,000 was requested for the Lake County Office of Education to administer a comprehensive "WRAP" program to provide access to services for Lake County youths in need.
Cannabis Code Enforcement Grant highlights:
* Purchase of a drone and provide drone training and attain FAA certifications and applicable licensure. (Drone purchase will require BOS approval prior to purchase) (Drone policy will have to be created, BOS input will be appreciated).
* Implementation of new cannabis enforcement procedures (cooperation from the County Counsel's Officer will be required for (1) cease-and-desist order; (2) immediate imposition of administrative fines, in line with CA Government Code 53069.4; and (3) filing of unfair business practice lawsuit(s).
* Funds to obtain outside legal services for cannabis enforcement actions and legal counsel, to be overseen by County Counsel's Office.
* Purchase of two (2) vehicles (will require BOS approval prior to purchase).
Recommended Action
(a) Adopt Resolution of the Governing Body of the County of Lake Authorizing Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program Funding; and (b) Approve Standard Agreement No. BSCC 937-22 by and between the Board of State and Community Corrections and the County of Lake in the amount of $2,996,546, and authorize the Chair to sign.
a) Supervisor Green offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
On motion of Supervisor Green, and by vote of the Board, approved and ratified standard Agreement No. BSCC 937-22 by and between the Board of State and Community Corrections and the County of Lake in the amount of $2,996,546. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Mireya Turner introduced the item to the Board. Code Enforcement Manager Marcus Beltramo presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano 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.
6.69:30 A.M. - Consideration of Lakeport Fire Protection District Letter of Support for the USDA Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program
Action Item
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Green
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The USDA Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program provides technical assistance and training with respect to essential community facilities and programs. The available grant assists with identifying and creating a comprehensive plan for community facility needs in rural areas, as well as identifying public and private funding and resources to achieve those goals. Lakeport Fire Protection District is hoping to procure this grant to aid in the development of a Strategic Master Plan. This will not only be for capital expenditures and future facility planning, but also for future staffing needs and budgetary planning. The grant application needs to be submitted by June 15th, however we are hoping to have it completed by the end of business on June 14th.
Recommended Action
Approve Lakeport Fire Protection District Letter of Support for the USDA Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program and authorize the Chair to sign
On motion of Supervisor Green, and by vote of the Board, approved Lakeport Fire Protection District Letter of Support for the USDA Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Lakeport Fire Protection District Chief Patrick Reitz 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.
6.711:00 A.M. - Consideration of California Cannabis Authority membership, compliance software
Action Item
Motion carried
Carried 3-2 — moved by Green
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: nay Sabatier: nay Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: nay Sabatier: nay Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Since California voters approved Proposition 64 in 2016, commercial cannabis cultivators, retailers and other cannabis business owners have faced a complex and ever-changing landscape of state and local laws, ordinances and regulations. On the county side of the equation, rapid shifts in policies have been attended by chronic staffing shortages and turnover. Lake County's ordinance requires discretionary use permits for commercial cannabis activities, but apart from annual inspections the county does not routinely monitor or measure compliance.
This largely hands-off policy is compounded by reported difficulties getting real-time licensing information from the state Department of Cannabis Control. While there is some level of cooperation between state and local agencies for enforcement against illicit cannabis sites, including environmental enforcement, such cooperation is intermittent and difficult to quantify. For their part, Lake County residents and visitors have no practical way to view or assess information regarding state-licensed commercial cannabis activities occurring within the county.
The California Cannabis Authority (CCA) is a joint-powers authority (JPA) that was created to help counties develop and apply regulations, improve compliance, and boost transparency. Among its other services, CCA has developed a robust data platform that integrates and analyzes track-and-trace data and other data sets. The data platform can be used to ensure that adequate tax payments are being made; assist law enforcement and code enforcement officers with accurate and defensible information; provide public health officials with product information, including product origin and workflows; and inform community planning efforts by understanding locations, concentrations and potential future land-use patterns. The software platform also features a public-facing "dashboard" that displays aggregated data about local cannabusinesses.
CCA operates under CSAC Finance Corp. The JPA is self-funded by a fee, calculated for each member, based upon the total sales within the jurisdiction. This amount will be commensurate with the amount of data generated, and equitable to each member's costs. While the CCA data platform is not inexpensive, it is cheaper and potentially more effective than "staffing up" one or more county departments to better monitor and measure compliance by cannabis permittees. Ongoing staffing concerns should not deter or block efforts aimed at achieving better compliance. Joining CCA and leveraging track-and-trace data will help the county work smarter, not harder.
A presentation is planned by CCA Executive Director Greg Turner to help answer any questions. A representative of NCS Analytics, which operates the CCA platform, will attend remotely.
Cannabis Tax Usage Policy
Thirty percent (30%) of commercial cannabis cultivation and business tax funds are generally allocated to planning, code enforcement, water resources and/or environmental health programs and services whose costs are not fully recovered by planning fees and administrative fines.
This agenda item proposes to apply unspent 2022-23 revenues allocated for planning and code enforcement purposes for the initial CCA membership and software subscription in FY 2023-24. The breakdown is $28,000 for the annual JPA membership and an estimated $110,000 for the compliance software. Similar to cannabis tax revenue estimates, the estimated software fee may vary based on the number and size of cannabis business licenses being tracked in a given year. Your board may wish to give direction to staff to research possible method(s) of cost recovery.
Recommended Action
Direct admin staff to prepare a budget request funded by cannabis tax revenues for a) annual membership in California Cannabis Authority, and b) annual subscription for CCA compliance software platform, for consideration during the June 2023 budget hearings.
| Estimated Cost | $138,000 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $0 |
On motion of Supervisor Green, and to directed Administration Staff to prepare a budget request funded by cannabis tax revenue for annual membership in California Cannabis Authority. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 3 - Simon, Crandell, and Green
Nays- Supervisors: 2 - Sabatier and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Green introduced the item to the Board. Greg Turner presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Adam Crabtree, Treasurer-Tax Collector Patrick Sullivan, Community Development Director Mireya Turner, Assistant County Administrative Officer Stephen Carter, and County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano spoke.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke via Zoom: Chris Jennings. 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.
6.81:00 P.M. - Presentation by the Cobb Municipal Advisory Council
Report
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Cobb Municipal Advisory Council will provide an update of the topics, goals, and current events covered by the council.
Recommended Action
Presentation Only.
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Cathy McCarthy presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Tom Slaight. 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 composition and activation of the Food Policy Council
Action Item
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
On May 16, 2023 the Board was presented with a Local Food Production concept. The Board approved moving the conversation, to complete the Local Food Production concept into a policy/program, in a committee that has been dormant for some time. Today, the Board can decide the composition of this committee and approve its purpose to work on finalizing the Local Food Production Policy/Program.
Proposed Food Policy Council:
Lake County Farmer x2
Local Distribution
Grocery Store
Education
Food Bank
Hospital
Lake County Farmers Market
Red Cross
Board of Supervisor
This committee will be led by Lake County Blue Zones with the purpose of bringing back a Local Food Production Policy/Program by the end of the year based on the concept presented on May 16, 2023.
Recommended Action
Approve composition and purpose of the Food Policy Council
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved thirteen members of the composition of the food policy council as described in the discussion and approved creation of food policy council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier 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 Ordinance Amending Section 2-3A.2, Compensation of the Board of Supervisors, and Section 2-3B, Trial and Grand Jurors, of Article 1, Chapter 2 of the Lake County Code
Action Item
Motion carried · 2 motions
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
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
The Lake County Travel and Reimbursement Policy is in the process of being changed to tie mileage reimbursement rates to the State of California Controller's rates posted on its website. Two sections within Lake County Code currently exist that specify the mileage reimbursement rates for members of the Board of Supervisors and the Trial and Grand Jurors, which staff are recommending be amended to align with the travel and reimbursement policy.
Section 2-3A.2 of Article 1, Chapter 2 of the Lake County Code presently reads:
"3A.2 Supervisors shall, in addition, be entitled to mileage and travel expenses incurred in the conduct of official business in accordance with the County mileage and expenses policies. Supervisors shall also be entitled to mileage for each mile necessarily traveled going to and from their residence to the Courthouse in Lakeport, California; such mileage shall be deemed to be in the conduct of official business for purposes of this section. The mileage reimbursement rate shall be computed at the rate of twenty-seven cents ($0.27) per mile."
Staff Recommends consideration of the following proposed language:
"3A.2 Supervisors shall, in addition, be entitled to mileage and travel expenses incurred in the conduct of official business in accordance with the County of Lake Travel and Reimbursement Policy."
Section 2-3B of Article 1, Chapter 2 of the Lake County Code presently reads:
"3B.1 Mileage. Grand Jurors shall receive mileage reimbursement at the rate of thirty-nine cents ($0.39) per mile.
3B.2 Supervisors shall, in addition, be entitled to mileage and travel expenses incurred in the conduct of official business in accordance with the County mileage and expense policies. Supervisors shall also be entitled to mileage for each mile necessarily traveled going to and from their residence to the Courthouse in Lakeport, California; such mileage shall be deemed to be in the conduct of official business for purposes of this section. The mileage reimbursement rate shall be computed at the rate of thirty-nine cents ($0.39) per mile."
Staff Recommends consideration of the following proposed language:
"3B.1 Mileage. Grand Jurors shall receive mileage reimbursement in accordance with the County of Lake Travel and Reimbursement Policy.
3B.2 Removed."
Staff recommends approving the proposed amendments to the ordinance to align with the Travel and Reimbursement policy and introduce the amendments to the ordinance.
Recommended Action
Waive the reading of the ordinance and have it read in title only.
Advance the second reading of the ordinance to the next meeting.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved the first reading of the ordinance as amended to be read in title only by the Clerk of the Board. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, advanced the second reading of the ordinance to the June 13, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Administrative Analyst Christine Hutt presented the item to the Board. Assistant County Administrative Officer Stephen Carter and County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano 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.
7.4Consideration of Appointment to the North Coast Opportunities Governing Board
Appointment
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Jeff Lucas has been approved by NCO to serve on its Board for a two-year term as a representative of Lake County. This item is to formally appoint him as a member of the Board.
Recommended Action
Appoint Jeff Lucas to serve on the North Coast Opportunities Governing Board for a two-year term.
No action taken.
Clerk’s notes: County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano 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.
7.5Consideration of the following Advisory Board Appointment:
Lower Lake Waterworks District
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
Lower Lake Waterworks District: 1 Vacancy
Charles Farrell
Robin Evans
Recommended Action
Appoint Qualified Applicant to the Lower Lake Waterworks District
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, appointed Robin Evans to the Lower Lake Waterworks District. 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.
8. Closed Session
8.1Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9 (d)(1) – FERC Project No. 77, Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project
Closed Session Item
8.2Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(1) – Two potential cases
Closed Session Item