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Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, May 2, 2023

9:00 AM · Board Chambers

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1. Call to Order

2. Moment of Silence

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Consideration of Extra Items Not Appearing on the Posted Agenda

4.1EXTRA ITEM: (a) Consideration of “extra” agenda item, and (b) Consideration of Letter to Kearns & West Re: Russian River Water Forum Action Item Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Eddie J. Crandell, District 3 Supervisor

Executive Summary

In 2021, the Sonoma County Water Agency applied for and was awarded a grant from the California Department of Water Resources Urban and Multi-benefit Drought Relief Program to establish a water forum to support solution-making around the future of the Potter Valley Project (PVP). In November last year Kearns & West staff had met with Supervisor Sabatier, Supervisor Crandell and Anita Grant to collaborate Lake County's perspective regarding the potential effects of PGE's announcement of the decommissioning of Scott Dam the history of the Potter Valley Project "Two Basin Solution". With the comments from the parties involved they formed "The Russian River Water Forum" (Water Forum) that will seek to identify water-supply resiliency solutions that respond to PG&E's planned decommissioning of the PVP while protecting Tribal interests and supporting the stewardship of fisheries, water quality, and recreation in the Russian River and Eel River basins. In the longer term, the Water Forum intends to support ongoing regional collaboration on water supply and watershed restoration issues in the Russian River basin. The Water Forum seeks to build on existing studies, resources, and deliberation regarding the PVP. There is a meeting scheduled on May 17, 2023, from 10 am - 3 pm. at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center Cabernet 1, 200 S School St, Ukiah, CA 95482. This item is brought forth to get this request to Kearns & West before they finalize and announce the details of this meeting, which would be too late if this was brought forward at next week's BOS Meeting. The goal is for the Lake Pillsbury Alliance to be given an opportunity to attend as a member because of this letter.

Recommended Action

(a) Approve taking this item up as an extra as it came up after the posting of the agenda and needs to be taken up before the next available agenda (b) Approve letter to Kearns & West confirming that the Lake Pillsbury Alliance is not ideal as an alternate for Lake County and should be considered as a member to the Russian River Water Forum Planning Group

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents Community Collaboration

a) On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved taking the item up as an extra as it came up after the posting of the agenda and needs to be taken up before the next available agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska b) On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved letter to Kearns & West confirming that the Lake Pillsbury Alliance is not ideal as an alternate for Lake County and should be considered as a member to the Russian River Water Forum Planning Group 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: a) Supervisor Crandell 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. b) Supervisor Crandell 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. Approval of the Consent Agenda

5.1Approve Continuation of Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Pervasive Tree Mortality. Action Item pulled on consent Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Green
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Jessica Pyska, Lake County Supervisor, District No. 5 Moke Simon, Lake County Supervisor, District No. 1

Executive Summary

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection found that its aerial and group surveys in Napa and Lake County revealed widespread conifer mortality leaving trees vulnerable to insect attacks and fire damage. On March 28, 2022, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order No. 7-77, that states the ongoing drought will have significant immediate impacts on communities. In response, the Lake County Risk Reduction Authority created the Lake County Tree Mortality Task Force established to investigate and address the extensive tree mortality in the County caused primarily by wildfire, drought and insect damage. The Lake County Tree Mortality Task Force members have attended several presentations from individuals with considerable expertise in both entomology and tree mortality, including Forest Advisor Dr. Michael Jones, an entomologist from University of California Cooperative. The overriding message was that failure to actively address tree mortality could result in the potential loss or degradation of forest habitats and associated ecological impacts, including the impact of wildlife, water and soil. And as such, create dangerous wildfire conditions that also threaten the safety of persons and property and will likely extend beyond the capacity of public safety services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of this County. This Resolution requests the following actions from Governor Newsom; 1) Proclaim a State of Emergency in Lake County and other afflicted areas of the State, 2) Seek designation of tree mortality areas within Lake County and other afflicted areas of the State under Section 8204 of the Agriculture Act of 2014 and seek additional Federal program support; and 3) Request a Presidential Declaration of Emergency or Major Disaster for this emergency.

Recommended Action

Approve Continuation of Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Pervasive Tree Mortality

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents Public Safety Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery Economic Development

On motion of Supervisor Green, and by vote of Board, Approved Continuation of Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Pervasive Tree Mortality. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Public member Joan Moss pulled the item from the agenda. Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.2Adopt Proclamation Designating the Week of May 1-7, 2023 as Wildfire Preparedness Week Proclamation passed on consent
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Jessica Pyska, District 5 Supervisor

Executive Summary

PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 1-7, 2023 as WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS WEEK WHEREAS, wildfire significantly impacts Lake County's environmental, economic and social well-being and can occur during any month; and WHEREAS, residents of Lake County's fire-prone communities must accept responsibility for living in high fire-hazard areas; and WHEREAS, residents, property owners, utility providers, evacuation corridor owners, and essential services providers must prepare to survive wildfire by ensuring proper management of vegetation and debris surrounding their locations and must stay continuously vigilant throughout the year; and WHEREAS, residents, citizens, and guest should take protective actions immediately during a wildfire or any other emergency to keep themselves safe; and WHEREAS, Zone 0 is the Ember-Resistant Zone which extends 5 feet from buildings and has been proven by science to be the most important of all defensible space zones and is designed to keep fire or embers from igniting materials that can spread fire to your home; and WHEREAS, using hardscape materials for landscaping, removing all dead or dying vegetation, removing all branches within 10 feet of any chimney or stovepipe outlet, limiting combustible items on top of decks, relocating firewood and lumber to Zone 2, and replacing combustible fencing attached to the home with noncombustible alternatives are some examples for clearing Zone 0; and WHEREAS, residents and property owners are requested to create 100 feet of defensible space, reduce fuels, have their address clearly posted, have a wildfire "Ready Set Go" plan, prepare for extended periods without electricity; and WHEREAS, utility providers (Phone, Cable, Fiber, Electrical, Et'al) are requested to create defensible space and remove all fuels within 100 feet of infrastructure stations, transmission line systems earth to sky and have their address clearly posted; and WHEREAS, evacuation and roadway corridor owners (Federal, State, County, City's, Private) are requested to create defensible space, limb up ladder fuels 10 feet, reduce and or remove all fuels within 100 feet of roadways; and WHEREAS, essential services providers (Hospitals, Medical Clinics, Fire Stations, Police Stations, Government Facilities, Senior Centers, Care and Shelter locations), are requested to create defensible space and reduce and or remove all fuels within 100 feet of their infrastructure, have their address clearly posted, and prepare for extended periods without electricity. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the Lake County Board of Supervisors in partnership with the Lake County Fire Chief's Association and the Lake County Risk Reduction Authority supports the week of May 1-7 of, 2023 as Lake County Wildfire Preparedness Week.

Recommended Action

Adopt Proclamation Designating the Week of May 1-7, 2023 Wildfire Preparedness Week

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

5.3Approve Continuation of Proclamation declaring a Clear Lake Hitch Emergency Proclamation pulled on consent Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Green
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Michael S. Green, District 4 Supervisor, Eddie "E.J." Crandell, District 3 Supervisor

Executive Summary

This Proclamation was adopted February 7, 2023.

Recommended Action

Approve Continuation of Proclamation declaring a Clear Lake Hitch Emergency
Cost
Additional Requested$100,000

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery Community Collaboration Clear Lake

On motion of Supervisor Green, and by vote of the Board, Approved Continuation of Proclamation declaring a Clear Lake Hitch Emergency. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Public member Joan Moss pulled the item from the agenda. Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.4Adopt Proclamation Designating May 1-7, 2023, as Elks Youth Week in Lake County Proclamation passed on consent
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Michael Green, District 4 Supervisor

Executive Summary

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA Proclamation Designating May 1-7, 2023, as Elks Youth Week in Lake County WHEREAS, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has designated May 1-7, 2023, as Elks Youth Week to honor America's junior citizens for their accomplishments, and to give fitting recognition of their services to community, state and nation; and WHEREAS, Lakeport Elks Lodge #2704 will sponsor an observance during this week in tribute to the junior citizens of this community; and WHEREAS, no event could be more deserving of our support and participation than one dedicated to these young people who represent the nation's greatest resource, and who in the years ahead will assume the responsibility for the advancement of our free society; and WHEREAS, our youth need the guidance, inspiration and encouragement which only we can give, in cooperation with other local agencies and partners, in order to help develop those qualities of character essential for future leadership roles in our nation and communities; and WHEREAS, to achieve this worthy objective we should demonstrate our partnership with youth, our understanding of their hopes and aspirations, and a sincere willingness to help prepare them in every way for the responsibilities and opportunities of citizenship; and WHEREAS, Lakeport Elks Lodge #2704 is giving $11,000 in scholarships to 11 outstanding seniors from Lake County's three public high schools this year; and WHEREAS, The Elks Drug Awareness Program (DAP) has been recognized as the largest all-volunteer drug awareness program in the Unites States. Elks believe that in order to ensure a bright future for our country, it is essential that our children be raised in a drug-free environment; and WHEREAS, Lakeport Elks Lodge #2704 participates in the Lake County Sheriff's Activities League, which builds relationships between law enforcement and local youth through sporting activities. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Lake County Board of Supervisors designates the week of May 1 -7, 2023, as Elks Youth Week in Lake County.

Recommended Action

Adopt Proclamation Designating May 1-7, 2023, as Elks Youth Week in Lake County

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

5.5Approve the Continuation of the Proclamation Declaring a Shelter Crisis Urgency Due to the Current Need for Sheltering for Those Experiencing Homelessness during the Weather and Temperature Patterns That the County of Lake has Been Experiencing Proclamation passed on consent
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Bruno Sabatier, County Supervisor, District No. 2

Executive Summary

AB 2553 provides guidance to local governing bodies for declaring a shelter crisis. The need for a shelter is crucial to provide respite and safe shelter for those experiencing homelessness. This declaration will only be utilized to help support a temporary shelter. Once an emergency has been declared, the Continuum of Care and Behavioral Health of Lake County will continue to pursue solutions for permanent shelters. The HHAP Round 4 grant application was approved by the Board of Supervisors recently in hopes to obtain funding to provide a permanent shelter in the future. Both groups are dedicated to finding solutions and ensuring that all shelters provide adequate and appropriate services to those in need.

Recommended Action

Approve Continuation of proclamation declaring a shelter crisis urgency.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents Public Safety Community Collaboration

5.6Adopt Proclamation Recognizing May 5th, 2023, as Lake County Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Proclamation pulled on consent Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Eddie Crandell, District 3 Supervisor

Executive Summary

Recognizing May 5th, 2023, as Lake County Day of awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Whereas, according to the National Crime Justice Training Center Missing and Murdered Native Women are two and a half times more likely to experience violent crimes in two times more likely to experience rape or sexual assault crimes in their lifetime and make up 40% of victims of sex trafficking; and Whereas, according to the National Criminal Justice Training Center 1.5 million American Indian / Alaskan Native Women more than 4/5 of them, have already experienced violence in their lifetime and homicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among 10 - 24-year-olds, and the 5th leading cause of death among 25-34-year-olds; and Whereas the National Crime Information Center Missing and Unidentified Persons statistics from 2022 accounted for 5,487 indigenous missing person incidents; 4,251 of those under the age of 20; 1,236 over the age of 21, and at the end of 2022, 1,593 of the cases were still open; and Whereas, in 2020 savannahs act and the not invisible act or signed into federal law to address a lack of data and to improve law enforcement coordination to address the number of missing and murdered indigenous women and people: and Whereas, the area known as Lake County has been developed upon the ancestral homelands of Indigenous Peoples who have continuously inhabited, utilized and stewarded the land since time immemorial; and is also the home to 7 federally recognized tribes, The Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians, The Elem Indian Colony, The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, The Koi Nation of Northern California, The Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California, The Robinson Rancheria of Pomo Indians and The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians; and Whereas the County of Lake is committed to commemorating the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People whose cases are documented and undocumented in public records and the media and demonstrate solidarity with the families of victims in light of those tragedies; and recognizes there is more work to be done to address this nationwide crisis. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLOVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake, hereby proclaims May 5th, 2023, as: Lake County Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People.

Recommended Action

Adopt Proclamation Recognizing May 5th, 2023, as Lake County Day of awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, moved to implement the policy to allow for a flag for missing and murdered people for the month of May and adopted the proclamation. 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. Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Victim Witness Manager Katie Ray 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 Board of Supervisors Minutes for April 18, 2023 Minutes passed on consent
BOSMinutes04182023
5.8Adopt Resolution Approving the California Department of Public Health's CDPH) Emergency Preparedness (PHEP), Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP), and Pandemic Influenza (Pan Flu) Grant Contract for Fiscal Years 2022-2027 in the Amount of $1,818,136 and authorize the Department Head to sign CDPH Form 1229: Grant Funding Agreement and Exhibit F: Federal Terms and Conditions Action Item pulled on consent
no itemized roll call in the official record
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Jonathan Portney, Health Services Director and Dean Eichelmann, Emergency Preparedness Program Coordinator

Executive Summary

The County of Lake Department of Health Services (DHS) continues to be one of 61 independent Health jurisdictions in the State of California. As such, the protection of the public's health within this geographical region is the primary obligation as designated to the County of Lake under state and local law. The Emergency Preparedness Agreement is a contract that is renewed usually every three years. This year the contract represents a funding amount of $1,818,136 for a five year period (FY 2022-2027) in support of three programs; Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Pandemic Influenza and the Hospital Preparedness Program. Health Services will be supporting activities in each program to strengthen health care and medical readiness, medical response coordination, continuity of health care service delivery, community preparedness and recovery as well as emergency operations coordination, public information and warning and fatality management. Karl Sporer, M.D., Interim Public Health Officer, along with staff from both the Public Health and Environmental Health divisions have enhanced preparedness and readiness assessments through continued planning and implementation of training and collaboration with regional partners. Some of these partners include the Lake County Office of Emergency Services (OES), the medical community, and hospitals, Lake County Office of Education, regional, state and federal agencies.

Recommended Action

Adopt Resolution Approving the California Department of Public Health's CDPH) Emergency Preparedness (PHEP), Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP), and Pandemic Influenza (Pan Flu) Grant Contract for Fiscal Years 2022-2027 in the Amount of $1,818,136 and authorize the Department Head to sign CDPH Form 1229: Grant Funding Agreement and Exhibit F: Federal Terms and Conditions.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery County Workforce

Supervisor Sabatier offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier presented the item to the Board. Deputy Health Services Director Rainy Grafton spoke. Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke via Zoom: Betsy Cawn. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.9Adopt Resolution Approving a Request from Lake County Health Services to Submit a Renewal Application for the California Department of Public Health Immunization Assistance Program (IAP) for FY 2022-2027 in the Amount of $1,446,633.66 and Authorizing the Director of Health Services to sign Action Item pulled on consent
no itemized roll call in the official record
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Grace Guintivano, Health Programs Coordinator (IAP)

Executive Summary

The Health Services Department is requesting your Board's approval to renew the Immunization Assistance Grant Program for FY 2022-2027) in the amount of $1,446,633.66. Health Officers are required to organize and maintain a program to make required immunizations available. This program assists the County in defraying costs which support the State's objective to control diseases that are preventable by vaccines. Immunizations provided in this program include FLU, COVID, Measles, Mumps, and Rubella, Polio, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Varicella, and Hepatitis B vaccines to the general public.

Recommended Action

Adopt Resolution Approving a Request from Lake County Health Services to Submit a Renewal Application for the California Department of Public Health Immunization Assistance Program (IAP) for FY 2022-2027 in the Amount of $1,446,633.66 and Authorizing the Director of Health Services to sign.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents Public Safety

Supervisor Sabatier offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Public member Joan Moss pulled the item from the agenda. Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.10Approve Continuation of an Emergency Declaration for Drought Conditions Action Item passed on consent
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Rob Howe, Sheriff/Coroner/OES Director

Executive Summary

Pursuant to Chapter 6, Article 1 of the Lake County Code empowers the Director of Emergency Services to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency when Lake County is affected by, or likely to be affected by a public calamity and the Board of Supervisors is not in session. During the existence of this local emergency, the powers, functions and duties of the Director of Emergency Services and the emergency organization of the County shall be those prescribed by state law, and by ordinance and resolutions of this County, approved by the Board of Supervisors, and by the Lake Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan, as approved by the Board of Supervisors. On April 21, 2021, the Governor of the State of California proclaimed a State of Emergency for the Counties of Sonoma and Mendocino due to extremely low reservoir levels and drought conditions. Inasmuch, Lake County water table levels are at significantly to critically low levels and are being continuously monitored. Based upon low water levels, the County may have to consider measures to address the water shortages. These measures may include taking steps to conserve water by practicing water conservation efforts, including, but not limited to repairing leaking plumbing, limiting non-essential watering, limiting car washing, filling bathtubs halfway or less, using high-efficient appliances, reducing shower times, only washing full loads of laundry, turning off water when brushing teeth or shaving, planting drought resistant landscaping and implementing other practices that reduce water consumption. Short or long-term solutions are costly; however, the County may be eligible for State or Federal assistance should the need arise to address drought issues if conditions persist. Therefore, the declaration of an emergency will allow the County to qualify for funding that has been specifically set aside for drought relief purposes. Programs within the State focus on ground water management, conservation and recapture/recycle initiatives. By declaring a local emergency, the County is taking a pro-active approach to address drought related disaster issues. In addition, with the adoption of a proclamation declaring a state of local emergency, State law requires the Board of Supervisors to review the status of the emergency at least once every 30 days.

Recommended Action

Approve the Continuation of a Proclamation of Emergency Declaration for Drought Conditions.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents Public Safety Disaster Recovery Clear Lake

5.11Approve Continuation of a Local Emergency by the Lake County Sheriff/OES Director for the January 2023 Atmospheric River Event Action Item passed on consent
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Rob Howe, Sheriff/Coroner/Director of Emergency Services

Executive Summary

Ratification of the Proclamation of a Local Emergency by the Lake County Sheriff/OES Director for the January 2023 Atmospheric River Event. Section 6-5 of the Lake County Code empowers the Director of Emergency Services to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency when Lake County is affected or likely to be affected by public calamity. Such a Proclamation shall expire seven days after issuance unless confirmed and ratified by the Lake County Board of Supervisors. On this date, the Lake County Sheriff/OES Director has proclaimed a local emergency for the January 2023 Atmospheric River Event and ratification by the Lake County Board of Supervisors is needed.

Recommended Action

Approve Continuation of Local Emergency by the Lake County Sheriff/OES Director for the January 2023 Atmospheric River Event

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents Public Safety

5.12Approve Continuation of Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Low Elevation Snow and Extreme Cold Action Item passed on consent
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Rob Howe, Sheriff/ Coroner/ OES Director

Executive Summary

Please see attached proclamation.

Recommended Action

Approve Continuation of Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Low Elevation Snow and Extreme Cold

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents Public Safety Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery

5.13Authorize the Public Services Director to Sign the Notice of Completion for Work Performed under the Agreement with R & B Electronics Security-Electrical Contracting for the Hill Road Correctional Facility Tower Electronics Security Upgrade Project Action Item passed on consent
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Lars Ewing, Public Services Director

Executive Summary

On November 15, 2022, the Board approved an agreement with R & B Electronics Security-Electrical Contracting in the amount of $449,900 for upgrading the electronic security equipment in the Hill Road Correctional Facility tower control room. Your Board approved one change order to the contract totaling an additional $12,155. The project is complete and staff is requesting that the Board of Supervisors adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Public Services Director to sign the Notice of Completion.

Recommended Action

Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Public Services Director to sign the Notice of Completion for Work Performed under the Agreement with R & B Electronics Security-Electrical Contracting, dated November 15, 2022, for the Hill Road Correctional Facility Tower Electronics Security Upgrade Project.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Public Safety Infrastructure

5.14Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of May 2023 as National Foster Care Awareness Month Proclamation passed on consent
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Crystal Markytan, Director of Social Services

Executive Summary

PROCLAMATION OF LAKE COUNTY PROCLAIMING MAY AS "NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH" WHEREAS, Lake County Board of Supervisors recognizes the importance of providing children safe, healthy and loving homes when they are unable to remain in the home of their biological family; and WHEREAS, there are more than 407,000 children in the United States in the foster care system; and WHEREAS, more than 60,000 children in California are in the foster care system; and WHEREAS, there are over 88 children, youth in the County of Lake who are in the foster care system; and WHEREAS, to help these children have a healthy, loving and stable home environment where they can thrive and feel connected to a community that cares for them, and to support the resource families that provide these critical homes, the county is acknowledging National Foster Care Month to raise awareness about the need for more resource family homes in our county for local children and join other organizations to celebrate resource families in our community; and WHEREAS, this effort, along with similar celebrations in all 50 states, will offer children the chance to live with healthy, loving and stable resource families when they cannot live with their birth families and encourage other dedicated individuals to make a powerful difference in the lives of a child through resource family care. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lake County Board of Supervisors is wholeheartedly proclaiming the month of May 2023 as "National Foster Care Month" in Lake County and in so doing, urges all citizens to join in a national effort to raise awareness about the importance of foster care and resource family care.

Recommended Action

Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of May 2023 as National Foster Care Awareness Month.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents

5.15Adopt Resolution to Approve Agreement Between Lake County Adult Services and California Dept. of Aging in the Amount of $142,500 and Authorize the Department Head to Sign the Agreement. Resolution pulled on consent Motion carried
Carried 5-0 (recovered from the archived minutes)
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Crystal Markytan, Director Social Services

Executive Summary

Lake County Department of Social Services (LCDSS) Adult Services is requesting the Lake County Board of Supervisors approve the attached resolution authorizing the Department Head to accept and execute the attached agreement with the California Department of Aging. Based on the most recent Census, Lake County seniors account for 23% of our population. LCDSS Adult Services, understands that a substantial challenge for many in the senior population is access to reliable internet service. Therefore when a grant became available from the California Department of Aging, specifically for assisting seniors in accessing technology LCDSS applied for the grant. The agreement, already approved by the Dept. of Aging, is attached for your reference and provides $142,500 in funds from the California Department of Aging. Since Senior Centers are our largest hub for seniors in Lake County, it was determined that if we could assist our local senior centers in upgrading, accessing and retaining reliable high speed internet service to make available to the senior communities, we could assist a large number of seniors in Lake County at once. LCDSS is therefore requesting that the Board approve our resolution so that LCDSS Adult Services may begin our plan of assisting our seniors obtain reliable internet service through our local Senior Centers.

Recommended Action

Adopt resolution to approve agreement between Lake County Adult Services and California Dept. of Aging in the amount of $142,500 and authorize the Department Head to sign the agreement.
Cost
Estimated Cost$142,500
Amount Budgeted$142,500

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents Community Collaboration

Supervisor Crandell offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Public member Joan Moss pulled the item from the agenda. Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.16Approve Administrative Encroachment Permit #23-17 - Temporary closure of a close a portion of Clear Lake near Buckingham Homes Association office from May 19 -21, 2023 for the 2023 Buckingham Test and Tune Boat and Car Show. Action Item passed on consent
Staff memo

Date: April 19, 2023 · From: Marina Deligiannis, Deputy Water Resources Director William Fox, Water Resources Program Coordinator

Executive Summary

The California Speedboat Association (CSA) will host the Buckingham Test and Tune Boat and Car Show Friday May 19 - Sunday May 21, 2023. The event will be held between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. The permit is valid for the day prior to the event (May 18th) and the day after the event (May 22nd) to allow for event set-up and breakdown. There will be approximately 30 boats participating on a show track to exhibit their classic vessels. This event will require the Board to authorize the closure of approximately 600 feet lakeward of zero feet Rumsey line at the Buckingham Homes Association office. A 1-2/3 mile exhibition course, covering an approximately 3,200 by 800 feet area, will be clearly marked with buoys. The boat ramp at Buckingham Homes Association office will be used for launch and retrieval of boats. (Attachment 1. Site Map). The area of closure is to be used for scheduled demonstrations for public viewing. Members of the public are prohibited from entering and participating in the event demonstration area. Your Board has the authority to grant this temporary closure pursuant to Section 11.3 of Chapter 23 of the Clear Lake Shoreline Ordinance. This Ordinance allows your Board to authorize a closure if it finds that the proposed uses are appropriate but require special regulations or separation from other uses. County of Lake Legal and Risk Management have reviewed the proposed event and provided a "Hold Harmless Agreement" signed by the CSA Commodore, Scott Courts (Attachment 3. Hold Harmless). We do not find this item to cause conflict therefore it is recommended as a consent item on the agenda.

Recommended Action

Approve Administrative Encroachment Permit #23-17 - Temporary closure of a portion of Clear Lake off Buckingham Homeowners Association office May 19 - May 21, 2023 Buckingham Test and Tune Boat and Car Show

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Clear Lake

5.17Sitting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District - Approve the Memorandum of Understanding: Implementation of the Westside Sacramento Integrated Regional Water Management Plan for the Westside Subregion of the Sacramento River Funding Area, and authorize the Chair to sign Action Item passed on consent Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo

Date: April 24, 2023 · From: Marina Deligiannis, Deputy Water Resources Director, and Angela De Palma-Dow, Invasive Species Program Coordinator

Executive Summary

The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to implement the Westside Sacramento Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (Westside IRWMP) by the Westside Sacramento Regional Water Management Group (RWMG). Lake County is within the "Westside Sub-Area" hydrological unit which is part of the larger Sacramento River Funding Area. The Westside Sub-Area contains the watersheds of both Cache Creek and Putah Creek. The development of an IRWMP for this hydrologically linked region will require the coordinated efforts of four counties: Lake, Yolo, Solano, and Napa. Specifically, the RWMG consists of the Lake County Watershed Protection District, Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Solano County Water Agency, and Yolo Sub basin Groundwater Agency. Integrated resource planning is a comprehensive approach to resource management and planning. It is a systems approach that explores cause-and-effect relationships affecting water resource components (water use, quality, and supply) in a given region. The focus is on understanding how changes in the management of one component will affect the others. Because these components are normally not confined to the boundaries of a single water management agency, a consensus-based, cross- jurisdictional, regional approach may be required to formulate comprehensive, win-win solutions to identified problems. Since 2010, Lake County has been a part of the Westside IRWMP group, and has benefited greatly from the fostered coordination, collaboration, and communication between the members, the RWMG and other agencies. For example, Special Districts recently was awarded about $2M in prop 1 funds to conduct much-needed improvements to vital drinking water infrastructure throughout the County. This MOU supersedes the MOU signed by the RWMG in September of 2010, and amended in January and July of 2013, to develop the Westside IRWMP.

Recommended Action

Sitting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District approve the Memorandum of Understanding: Implementation of the Westside Sacramento Integrated Regional Water Management Plan for The Westside Subregion of the Sacramento River Funding Area, and authorize the Chair to sign.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Community Collaboration Clear Lake

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 5.3, 5.6, 5.8, 5.9, and 5.15 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

6.19:02 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: Deputy Water Resources Director Marina Deligiannis and Public Member Greg Bianchinni spoke.
6.29:03 A.M. - Pet of the Week Presentation
no itemized roll call in the official record
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Animal Control Officers Hailey Downhour and Daniel Gard presented the pet of the week to the Board.
6.39:04 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing May 5th, 2023, as Lake County Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Proclamation
no itemized roll call in the official record
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Board of Supervisors

Executive Summary

Recognizing May 5th, 2023, as Lake County Day of awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Whereas, according to the National Crime Justice Training Center Missing and Murdered Native Women are two and a half times more likely to experience violent crimes in two times more likely to experience rape or sexual assault crimes in their lifetime and make up 40% of victims of sex trafficking; and Whereas, according to the National Criminal Justice Training Center 1.5 million American Indian / Alaskan Native Women more than 4/5 of them, have already experienced violence in their lifetime and homicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among 10 - 24-year-olds, and the 5th leading cause of death among 25-34-year-olds; and Whereas the National Crime Information Center Missing and Unidentified Persons statistics from 2022 accounted for 5,487 indigenous missing person incidents; 4,251 of those under the age of 20; 1,236 over the age of 21, and at the end of 2022, 1,593 of the cases were still open; and Whereas, in 2020 savannahs act and the not invisible act or signed into federal law to address a lack of data and to improve law enforcement coordination to address the number of missing and murdered indigenous women and people: and Whereas, the area known as Lake County has been developed upon the ancestral homelands of Indigenous Peoples who have continuously inhabited, utilized and stewarded the land since time immemorial; and is also the home to 7 federally recognized tribes, The Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians, The Elem Indian Colony, The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, The Koi Nation of Northern California, The Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California, The Robinson Rancheria of Pomo Indians and The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians; and Whereas the County of Lake is committed to commemorating the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People whose cases are documented and undocumented in public records and the media and demonstrate solidarity with the families of victims in light of those tragedies; and recognizes there is more work to be done to address this nationwide crisis. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLOVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake, hereby proclaims May 5th, 2023, as: Lake County Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People.

Recommended Action

Presentation Only.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

This ceremonial item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Crandell read the proclamation into the record and presented to the Tribes of Lake County. Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Katie Ray. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.49:05 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of May 2023 as National Foster Care Awareness Month Proclamation
no itemized roll call in the official record
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Board of Supervisors

Executive Summary

PROCLAMATION OF LAKE COUNTY PROCLAIMING MAY AS "NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH" WHEREAS, Lake County Board of Supervisors recognizes the importance of providing children safe, healthy and loving homes when they are unable to remain in the home of their biological family; and WHEREAS, there are more than 407,000 children in the United States in the foster care system; and WHEREAS, more than 60,000 children in California are in the foster care system; and WHEREAS, there are over 88 children, youth in the County of Lake who are in the foster care system; and WHEREAS, to help these children have a healthy, loving and stable home environment where they can thrive and feel connected to a community that cares for them, and to support the resource families that provide these critical homes, the county is acknowledging National Foster Care Month to raise awareness about the need for more resource family homes in our county for local children and join other organizations to celebrate resource families in our community; and WHEREAS, this effort, along with similar celebrations in all 50 states, will offer children the chance to live with healthy, loving and stable resource families when they cannot live with their birth families and encourage other dedicated individuals to make a powerful difference in the lives of a child through resource family care. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lake County Board of Supervisors is wholeheartedly proclaiming the month of May 2023 as "National Foster Care Month" in Lake County and in so doing, urges all citizens to join in a national effort to raise awareness about the importance of foster care and resource family care.

Recommended Action

Presentation Only.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents

This ceremonial item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier read the proclamation into the record and presented it to representatives of the Lake County Foster Care Community. Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Social Services Program Manager Mary Pagan and Lisa Hart. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.59:06 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 1-7, 2023, as Elks Youth Week in Lake County Proclamation
no itemized roll call in the official record
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Board of Supervisors

Executive Summary

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA Proclamation Designating May 1-7, 2023, as Elks Youth Week in Lake County WHEREAS, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has designated May 1-7, 2023, as Elks Youth Week to honor America's junior citizens for their accomplishments, and to give fitting recognition of their services to community, state and nation; and WHEREAS, Lakeport Elks Lodge #2704 will sponsor an observance during this week in tribute to the junior citizens of this community; and WHEREAS, no event could be more deserving of our support and participation than one dedicated to these young people who represent the nation's greatest resource, and who in the years ahead will assume the responsibility for the advancement of our free society; and WHEREAS, our youth need the guidance, inspiration and encouragement which only we can give, in cooperation with other local agencies and partners, in order to help develop those qualities of character essential for future leadership roles in our nation and communities; and WHEREAS, to achieve this worthy objective we should demonstrate our partnership with youth, our understanding of their hopes and aspirations, and a sincere willingness to help prepare them in every way for the responsibilities and opportunities of citizenship; and WHEREAS, Lakeport Elks Lodge #2704 is giving $11,000 in scholarships to 11 outstanding seniors from Lake County's three public high schools this year; and WHEREAS, The Elks Drug Awareness Program (DAP) has been recognized as the largest all-volunteer drug awareness program in the Unites States. Elks believe that in order to ensure a bright future for our country, it is essential that our children be raised in a drug-free environment; and WHEREAS, Lakeport Elks Lodge #2704 participates in the Lake County Sheriff's Activities League, which builds relationships between law enforcement and local youth through sporting activities. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Lake County Board of Supervisors designates the week of May 1 -7, 2023, as Elks Youth Week in Lake County.

Recommended Action

Presentation Only.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

This ceremonial item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Green read the proclamation into the record and presented it to the Lake County Elks Lodge. Mike Beilenberg and Val Schweifler 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.
6.69:07 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Week of May 1-7, 2023 as Wildfire Preparedness Week Proclamation
no itemized roll call in the official record
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Board of Supervisors

Executive Summary

PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 1-7, 2023 AS WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS WEEK WHEREAS, wildfire significantly impacts Lake County's environmental, economic and social well-being and can occur during any month; and WHEREAS, residents of Lake County's fire-prone communities must accept responsibility for living in high fire-hazard areas; and WHEREAS, residents, property owners, utility providers, evacuation corridor owners, and essential services providers must prepare to survive wildfire by ensuring proper management of vegetation and debris surrounding their locations and must stay continuously vigilant throughout the year; and WHEREAS, residents, citizens, and guest should take protective actions immediately during a wildfire or any other emergency to keep themselves safe; and WHEREAS, Zone 0 is the Ember-Resistant Zone which extends 5 feet from buildings and has been proven by science to be the most important of all defensible space zones and is designed to keep fire or embers from igniting materials that can spread fire to your home; and WHEREAS, using hardscape materials for landscaping, removing all dead or dying vegetation, removing all branches within 10 feet of any chimney or stovepipe outlet, limiting combustible items on top of decks, relocating firewood and lumber to Zone 2, and replacing combustible fencing attached to the home with noncombustible alternatives are some examples for clearing Zone 0; and WHEREAS, residents and property owners are requested to create 100 feet of defensible space, reduce fuels, have their address clearly posted, have a wildfire "Ready Set Go" plan, prepare for extended periods without electricity; and WHEREAS, utility providers (Phone, Cable, Fiber, Electrical, Et'al) are requested to create defensible space and remove all fuels within 100 feet of infrastructure stations, transmission line systems earth to sky and have their address clearly posted; and WHEREAS, evacuation and roadway corridor owners (Federal, State, County, City's, Private) are requested to create defensible space, limb up ladder fuels 10 feet, reduce and or remove all fuels within 100 feet of roadways; and WHEREAS, essential services providers (Hospitals, Medical Clinics, Fire Stations, Police Stations, Government Facilities, Senior Centers, Care and Shelter locations), are requested to create defensible space and reduce and or remove all fuels within 100 feet of their infrastructure, have their address clearly posted, and prepare for extended periods without electricity. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the Lake County Board of Supervisors in partnership with the Lake County Fire Chief's Association and the Lake County Risk Reduction Authority supports the week of May 1-7 of, 2023 as Lake County Wildfire Preparedness Week.

Recommended Action

Presentation Only.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

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 CAL FIRE Chief Paul Duncan. CAL FIRE Chief Paul Duncan 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.
6.79:10A.M. - Consideration of a Resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule for departmental services rendered by the County Action Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Susan Parker, County Administration Officer Stephen L Carter Jr, Assistant County Administrative Officer

Executive Summary

The Master Fee Schedule established by your Board provides the public with a convenient and transparent single source document that reflects all County service fees. In adopting the initial Master Fee Schedule, your Board expressed intent that it be routinely updated, and established the authority and procedures to accomplish such updates. Consequently, in accordance with Article XXVIII in Chapter 2 of the County Code, a Resolution adopting updates to the Master Fee Schedule is presented for your consideration. The attached Resolution and exhibit reflect staff's recommendation to amend fees related to the Administrative Office, Agriculture, Animal Control, Auditor-Controller/County Clerk, Behavioral Health, the Building Safety Division, Code Enforcement, Environmental Health, Planning Division and Support Services, Public Health, Public Services, Department of Public Works, Registrar of Voters/Elections, Sheriff/Coroner, Special Districts and Water Resources. Staff is recommending this annual update to the Master Fee Schedule to reflect the actual costs associated with providing the specified services. All fees set forth in this Master Fee Schedule adjustment shall become effective 07/01/2023.

Recommended Action

Adopt Resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule for departmental services rendered by the County.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Supervisor Simon offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, and Pyska Nays- Supervisor: 1 - Green
Clerk’s notes: Assistant County Administrative Officer Stephen Carter presented the item to the Board. Behavioral Health Fiscal Manager Christine Andrus, Environmental Health Director Craig Wetherbee, Lloyd Guintivano spoke. Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke via Zoom: Betsy Cawn. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.811:30 A.M. - Review and Consideration of Travel & Reimbursement Policy Action Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Susan Parker, County Administration Officer Stephen L Carter Jr, Assistant County Administrative Officer

Executive Summary

The current Travel Policy was initially adopted by the Board of Supervisors in 2001 and portions of the policy have been updated at various times throughout the years, the most recent of which was in October 2011. The current policy is outdated and presents fiscal problems to the Auditor-Controller and the Administrative Office. The attached Travel & Reimbursement Policy is a full re-write. It encompasses eligibility, pre-authorization, transportation, lodging, meals, mileage, and claiming reimbursement. Lodging and meals expenses adopt the acceptable rates as published by the General Services Administration (GSA), and the mileage reimbursement rate is tied to the rate published on the State of California Controller's website. The policy serves as a qualifying written Accountable Plan by meeting the criteria as defined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The Policy is written in plain language and presented in a way that makes it easy for an individual to find pertinent information and clear instructions for claiming reimbursement. Links to the GSA and State Controller's websites are embedded in the policy document for easy access. If the Travel & Reimbursement Policy is approved, staff will bring back ordinances to amend the rates of mileage reimbursement for the Board of Supervisors and the Grand Jury that appear in the current ordinances.

Recommended Action

Approve Travel & Reimbursement Policy.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: County Workforce

There was Board consensus to allow department heads to have discussion and then return with the policy and consensus to review the Board of Supervisors and County Administrative Officer sections of the policy.
Clerk’s notes: Assistant County Administrative Officer Stephen Carter introduced the item to the Board. Administrative Analyst Christine Hutt presented the item to the Board. Sheriff Rob Howe and Air Pollution Control Officer Doug Gearhart 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.
6.91:00 P.M. - Consideration of Lake County PEG Board Annual Presentation Action Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
Staff memo

Date: April 25, 2023 · From: District 2 Supervisor: Bruno Sabatier

Executive Summary

Every year, Lake County PEG provides a summary of its activities, brief summary of its budgets and its plans for the following year.

Recommended Action

No Action. Presentation Only.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier presented the PowerPoint Presentation 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.
6.101:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - (Continued from April 18, and April 25, 2023) Consideration of Draft Ordinance Amending Chapter 5 of the Lake County Code relating to Exempt Agricultural Building Permitting for Temporary Hoop Structures for Horticulture and Crop Protection Public Hearing Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Green
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Green
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Mireya G. Turner, Community Development Department Director

Executive Summary

On April 18, 2023, the Board considered the recommendations of the Cannabis Ordinance Task Force, Agriculture Advisory Committee, and Planning Commission regarding the proposed ordinance contained within the Resolution of Intent (RES) 2022-122, adopted by the Board on September 27, 2022. The Board directed Staff to return the next meeting with a draft Ordinance regarding temporary hoop structures for cultivation. There was some discussion about whether the draft ordinance would apply to all agriculture, or be limited to cannabis permittees. Currently, any structure over 120 sf requires a building permit, unless it is deemed exempt through an Exempt Agriculture Building Permit. Chapter 5 of the Lake County Code allows for an Exempt Agriculture Building Permit for structures that are used to house farm implements, hay, grain, poultry, livestock, or other horticultural products. This draft ordinance would allow for a new Exempt Agriculture Building Permit category that would benefit various crops, including but not limited to cannabis. Other amendments include: * Requirement to obtain a Demolition Permit to ensure removal of the structures after no more than 180 days; * Addition of Surety Bond requirements, similar to Industrial Hemp; * Three foot (3') minimum separation distance between structures (Approved by the Fire District representatives at the Cannabis Task Force meeting) * Clarification of CEQA exemption for Class 4 - Minor Alterations to Land * Clarification on tubing material to be either PVC or a similar plastic, which would not allow for aluminum The Exempt Agricultural Building Permit is based on a description of Agricultural Buildings which is housed in Appendix C of the California Building Code. Without adoption of this appendix, the County would not be able to enforce any type of Exempt Agriculture Building Permit. Adoption of Appendix C was inadvertently omitted from the County's recent adoption of the 2022 California Building Code (ORD 3131), and has been added to the draft Ordinance. Due to the substantive amendments to the draft Ordinance, Staff recommends the Board approve the first reading at this meeting, and advance the draft ordinance to the next Board meeting for possible adoption.

Recommended Action

Staff recommends the Board approve the first reading at this meeting, and advance the draft ordinance to the next Board meeting for possible adoption

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

On motion of Supervisor Green, and by vote of the Board, approved the reading of the ordinance as amended to have it read in title only. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska On motion of Supervisor Green, and by vote of the Board, advanced the second reading of the ordinance to the next meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Mireya Turner presented the item to the Board. Chief Building Official Bill Collins, Deputy County Counsel Nicole Johnson, and County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano spoke. Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Rebecca Harper, Michael Wagner, and Kristen Callahan. The following people spoke via Zoom: Bart Levenson, Richard Derum, Sarah Bodnar, Lori Pascarella, Jennifer Peschken, Chris Jennings, Jennifer Smith, Patricia Lanier, and Betsy Cawn. 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 a Letter of Support for a Cooperative Agreement between the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM’s) Ukiah Field Office and the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance (TERA) Agreement Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Jessica Pyska, Chair Moke Simon, District 1 Supervisor

Executive Summary

Joseph M. Rodriguez, Fire Management Specialist and Battalion Chief 6111 for the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM's) Ukiah Field Office recently reached out seeking the County's Support for development of a Cooperative Agreement between BLM-Ukiah and the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance (TERA) for fuels reduction work in the Black Forest and other BLM sites BLM administers. BLM views this as an opportunity to fund crews to perform fuel reduction activities, and also develop capacity and offer skills development opportunities for youth in Lake County's Tribal Nations. TERA has recently obtained their federal firefighting and prescribed fire qualifications, which BLM staff note are, "Strictly regulated by our federal agencies," making them a well-suited partner for this joint effort. Additionally, TERA is uniquely suited as a partner for work on Mt. Konocti, given the mountain's profound cultural significance. Mr. Rodriguez indicates this Letter must be submitted by Thursday, May 5, so I am asking that our Board make any needed changes today, and adopt the Letter, so it can be shared with BLM and TERA staff in time.

Recommended Action

Approve the Letter of Support for a Cooperative Agreement between the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM's) Ukiah Field Office and the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance (TERA), and Authorize me to sign, in my capacity as Chair.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents Public Safety Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery Community Collaboration

On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved Letter of Support for a Cooperative Agreement between the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM's) Ukiah Field Office and the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance (TERA) 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: Supervisor Pyska and Supervisor Simon 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 Appointments: Community Visioning Forum Central Region Town Hall Appointment Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Johanna DeLong, Assistant Clerk of the Board

Executive Summary

Community Visioning Forum (1) Vacancy India Akua Mendonca Greta Zeit Central Region Town Hall (5) General Membership Vacancies Atlas Pearson Austin Pratt Edward Strom John Jensen Jon Karlsson Kathy Herdman Kurt McKelvey Melanie Lim Michelle Andre-Newton Priest Martinez Rebecca Schwenger Vincent Moran

Recommended Action

Appoint qualified applicants to the specified advisory board.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents Community Collaboration

a) On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, appointed India Mendonca to Community Visioning Forum. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska b) On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, appointed Rebecca Schwenger, Priest Martinez, and Austin Pratt to 2 year terms and Kathy Herdman and Atlas Pearson to 1 year terms to the Central Region Town Hall. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Pyska presented the item to the Board. Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke via Zoom: Haji Warf. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.4Consideration of Resolution Approving Agreements for the Purchase of Right-of-Way for the South Main Street – Soda Bay Road Improvement Project and Authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute the purchase Agreements of Behalf of the County of Lake. Resolution
no itemized roll call in the official record
Staff memo

Date: May 2, 2023 · From: Scott De Leon, Public Works Director

Executive Summary

The South Main - Soda Bay Road Improvement project is slated for undergrounding of the utilities in the Spring of 2024. In order to meet the schedule the acquisition of portions of effected properties through fee title must occur. By approving the purchase of fee title acquisition at the appraised fair market value for a portion of the listed parcels (Attached to the Resolution as Exhibit A) and authorizing the County Administrative Officer or the Public Works Director to execute necessary documents, the process will be expedited and enable the County to secure the necessary right of ways in time to proceed with utility undergrounding. It should be noted that the project has been previously evaluated for environmental impacts, and it received an approved mitigated negative declaration on January 24, 2013. Furthermore, the purchasing of property for the project is categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3) because it can be seen with certainty that these actions will have no significant effect on the environment. Funding for the project comes from a variety of sources to include the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), Federal Demonstration Program, Lake Area Planning Council Local Transportation Funds, County of Lake road funds, and utility company tariffs and contributions. The proposed resolution attached to this memorandum, if adopted by your Board, will accomplish the above recommendation.

Recommended Action

Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the purchase of fee title acquisition on the list of parcels attached to the Resolution and marked Exhibit A, and authorize the County Administrative Officer, the Public Works Director or his designee to execute the necessary documents.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents Public Safety Economic Development Infrastructure Business Process Efficiency

Supervisor Sabatier offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Public Works Director Scott De Leon 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.

8. 10:00 A.M. Assessment Appeal Hearing - Sitting as the Board of Equalization

8.1Consideration of withdrawal on the following Assessment Appeal Applications: a) No. 12-2021 Wells Fargo Bank; and b) 60-2020, 61-2020, 62-2020, 20-2021, 21-2021 H&S Energy Action Item Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Commissioner Crandell, and by vote of the Board, accepted withdrawal on Assessment Appeal Application No. 12-2021 Wells Fargo Bank, and 60-2020, 61-2020, 62-2020, 20-2021, 21-2021 H&S Energy. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Commissioners: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Assistant Assessor-Recorder David Schwenger presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano spoke.
8.2Consideration of Request by the Appellant to Continue the following Assessment Appeal Applications: a) No. 22-2021 WorldMark; and b) No. 16-2021 Tesla Energy; and c) 13-2021 and 14-2021 Safeway Inc. to the November 7, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting at 10:00 A.M. Action Item Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Commissioner Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved continuation of assessment appeal applications a) No. 22-2021 WorldMark; and b) No. 16-2021 Tesla Energy; and c) 13-2021 and 14-2021 Safeway Inc. to the November 7, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting at 10:00 A.M. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Commissioners: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Assistant Assessor-Recorder David Schwenger presented the item to the Board.
8.3Consideration of Stipulation on the following Assessment Appeal Applications: a) No. 68-2020 Worldmark; and b) No. 18-2020 H&S Energy Action Item
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On motion of Commissioner Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved stipulation No. 68-2020 Worldmark. The motion carried by vote following vote: Ayes- Commissioners: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska On motion of Commissioner Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved stipulation No. 18-2020 H&S Energy. The motion carried by vote following vote: Ayes- Commissioners: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Assistant Assessor-Recorder David Schwenger presented the item to the Board. Assessor-Recorder Richard Ford spoke.
8.4Consideration of the following Assessment Appeal Application: No. 15-2021 Lakeport Post Acute Action Item Motion carried
Carried 4-1 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: nay Simon: aye
On motion of Commissioner Crandell, and by vote of the Board, denied the appeal for failure to appear. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Commissioners: 4 - Simon, Crandell, Green, and Pyska Nays- Commissioner: 1 - Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Assistant Assessor-Recorder David Schwenger presented the item to the Board. Assessor-Recorder Richard Ford and County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano spoke.

9. Closed Session

9.1Public Employee Evaluation: Title: Health Services Director Closed Session Item

10. Adjournment