Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Lake County Behavioral Health Services conducted a Request for Qualifications with this vendor, with whom we have contracted for several years to provide a variety of residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment services. Ford Street will provide residential withdrawal management services. Funds for this contract are derived from realignment dollars.

Approve Agreement Between County of Lake and Ford Street Project for ASAM Level 3.2 Services for Fiscal year 2023-24 in the Amount of $100,000.00 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.

This agreement represents a rate change that became effective January 1, 2022 that was not captured in billing and payment to the contractor. New Life Clinic is paid based on the rate set by the Department of Indian Health Services and the Federal Register and is changed periodically. In 2021, the rate was $519 for Medicaid patients and $414 for Medicare patients. In 2022 this changed to $640 and $541, respectively. The Department was reimbursed for these services but then had to reconciliate the services and costs with New Life to ensure correct reimbursement back to New Life.

Approve Agreement Between County of Lake and New Life Health Authority dba New Life, LLC. For Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Drug Free Services, Intensive Outpatient Treatment Services, and Narcotic Treatment Program Services for Fiscal Year 2022-23 for 2021-22 Services in the Amount of $95,662.58 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.

Attached for your review and signature are the Veterans Division Certification Certificate of Compliance and State Subvention, and the Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance Program Certificate of Compliance for Fiscal year 2022-2023. These Certifications must be submitted annually for the County to continue to receive State funds that help support the work of the County Veterans Services Division.

Approve Annual Renewal of Veterans Subvention Certificate of Compliance and Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance Program Certificate of Compliance and authorize the Board Chair to Sign Certificates

On June 27th, your Board discussed the potential expansion of Lampson Field and at the conclusion of that discussion directed staff to return with a contract for hiring our airport consultant, Armstrong Consultants, to perform an analysis of that project. Today's item proposes your Board's consideration of a Supplemental Services contract for the consultant's engineering services, a copy of which is attached. It should be noted that during the meeting on the 27th, additional discussion was held regarding a possible project to perform a county-wide evaluation of potential new airport sites. Staff is soliciting a price from the consultant for that item of work, and we will be bringing an item for a separate supplemental agreement at a later date.

Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors Approve the Supplemental Services Agreement Number 3 between the County of Lake and Armstrong Consultants for consulting services related to Lampson Airfield and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement.

On July 26th, 2022, your Board approved Supplemental Services Agreement No. 1 with our airport consultant, Armstrong Consultants, to perform general aviation-related tasks and on-call engineering services relating to the operation, maintenance and development of Lampson Field. That agreement is set to expire July 26th, 2023. Today's item is approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Supplemental Services Agreement No. 1 to extend the duration of the contract to July 26th, 2024.

Approve Amendment No. 1 to Supplemental Services Agreement Number 1 between the County of Lake and Armstrong Consultants for consulting services related to Lampson Airfield and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement

The Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Program, was established in the 2022 Budget Act (Assembly Bill 178, Chapter 45, Statutes of 2022), and provided $50 million for city and county law enforcement agencies for the purpose of improving officer wellness and expanding mental health sources. The funding may be used for any of the following purposes: * Establishing or expanding officer wellness units * Establishing or expanding peer support units * Services provided by a licensed mental health professional, counselor or other professional that works with law enforcement * Expanding multiagency mutual aid programs focused on officer wellness and mental health * Other programs and services that are evidence-based or have a successful track record of enhancing officer wellness * Purchase of gym equipment The Lake County Sheriff's Office was awarded $64,592 from this grant. These funds are budgeted in the Sheriff/Coroner budget 2201/62.74. To address improvements in our deputies' physical/mental well-being, we request approval to purchase the commercial-grade fitness equipment listed below: 1. 2 -Lifefitness Club Series+ Treadmills with SL Console, Color-Black Onyx, Add-On Premium Equipment Mat 2. 2 -Lifefitness Club Series+Elliptical Cross Trainers with SL Console with Add-On Premium Equipment Mat 3. 1-Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded ISO-Lateral Incline Press, Color-Black 4. 1-Hammer Strength Select Tricep Extension Machine, Color-Black 5. 1-Hammer Strength Select Pectoral Fly/Rear Deltoid Machine, Color-Black 6. 1-Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Linear Leg Press The Sheriff's Office requested quotes from five separate vendors and received three quotes responsive to the request. Of the three requests, 360 Fitness Superstore was the only vendor that was able to provide a quote for the specific brand and models requested. The two other vendors substituted alternatives, but some of the substituted items were not comparable to the requested items. After carefully comparing the like alternatives to the brand and models requested, we found that some of the warranties for the brand and models requested were far superior to the alternative items. Therefore, we request your Board's approval to purchase the listed items from 360 Fitness Superstore in the amount of $49,767.82.

(a) Approve the purchase of 8 commercial grade fitness items; and (b) Authorize the Sheriff/Coroner or his designee to issue and sign a purchase order not to exceed $50,000 to 360 Fitness Store, 727 Francisco Blvd., San Rafael, Ca.

PROCLAMATION Commending Lynn Prescott for his 23 Years of Service to the County of Lake WHEREAS, Lynn Prescott, applied for a position with the County of Lake as a Utility Worker I in November of 2000 and was hired in that capacity in March of 2001; and WHEREAS, he quickly and consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, exceptional knowledge, and leadership qualities, always receiving above average and outstanding performance reviews, and proving himself an ideal candidate for promotional opportunities within the department throughout his career; and WHEREAS, Lynn Prescott promoted to Utility Worker II in April of 2002; and WHEREAS, Lynn Prescott promoted to Utility Worker III taking on the responsibilities of a foreman in November of 2002; and WHEREAS, while serving as a Utility Worker III, Lynn Prescott took initiative and successfully acquired his Collection System Operator certificate in 2009 above and beyond any department or State requirements; and WHEREAS, Lynn Prescott was promoted to Utility Area Superintendent in February 2013, and has brought outstanding skill, creative insight and solutions, as well as a strong commitment to public service in this role for the last decade; and WHEREAS, over the span of his career with Lake County Lynn also served as a Staff Sergeant in the Army and was deployed to see combat on three occasions, courageously serving his country; and WHEREAS, Lynn Prescott has been a productive and inspiring leader to countless coworkers and staff over his remarkable period of service with the County of Lake, and he has diligently trained and imparted knowledge to others within his organization in order to continue the high standard he has worked hard to cultivate; and WHEREAS, staff, colleagues and the broader public will greatly miss Lynn Prescott, and his tremendous contributions within the water and sewer districts he served; and WHEREAS, Lynn Prescott has announced his intention to retire on July 31, 2023. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake hereby recognizes and commends Lynn Prescott for his 23 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the County of Lake and the Special Districts Department, and we wish him good health and much happiness during his retirement. ADOPTED THIS 25th DAY OF July, 2023.

Adopt Proclamation Commending Lynn Prescott for his 23 Years of Service to the County of Lake

On June 6, 2023, your Board previously approved the Agreement for Professional Services between the County and RT Lawrence Corporation (RTL). This expanded our current payment processing software and equipment to services to include a lockbox payment program. Currently, our office is one of the remaining entities that runs on RTL's Version 7.0 software. Given this year's intensive transition and implementation schedules we had decided to push the necessary Version 8.0 to next fiscal year. This was deemed technically feasible by all parties and would space out the demands on T-TC and IT staff. In the meantime, however, it has become necessary upgrade now to ensure operations continue smoothly. An amendment to the current RTL agreement is attached reflecting the $14,300.00 upgrade cost that will now be necessary in this fiscal year.

Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Professional Services between County of Lake and RT Lawrence Corporation, approving the chair to sign.

PROCLAMATION Commending Lynn Prescott for his 23 Years of Service to the County of Lake WHEREAS, Lynn Prescott, applied for a position with the County of Lake as a Utility Worker I in November of 2000 and was hired in that capacity in March of 2001; and WHEREAS, he quickly and consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, exceptional knowledge, and leadership qualities, always receiving above average and outstanding performance reviews, and proving himself an ideal candidate for promotional opportunities within the department throughout his career; and WHEREAS, Lynn Prescott promoted to Utility Worker II in April of 2002; and WHEREAS, Lynn Prescott promoted to Utility Worker III taking on the responsibilities of a foreman in November of 2002; and WHEREAS, while serving as a Utility Worker III, Lynn Prescott took initiative and successfully acquired his Collection System Operator certificate in 2009 above and beyond any department or State requirements; and WHEREAS, Lynn Prescott was promoted to Utility Area Superintendent in February 2013, and has brought outstanding skill, creative insight and solutions, as well as a strong commitment to public service in this role for the last decade; and WHEREAS, over the span of his career with Lake County Lynn also served as a Staff Sergeant in the Army and was deployed to see combat on three occasions, courageously serving his country; and WHEREAS, Lynn Prescott has been a productive and inspiring leader to countless coworkers and staff over his remarkable period of service with the County of Lake, and he has diligently trained and imparted knowledge to others within his organization in order to continue the high standard he has worked hard to cultivate; and WHEREAS, staff, colleagues and the broader public will greatly miss Lynn Prescott, and his tremendous contributions within the water and sewer districts he served; and WHEREAS, Lynn Prescott has announced his intention to retire on July 31, 2023. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake hereby recognizes and commends Lynn Prescott for his 23 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the County of Lake and the Special Districts Department, and we wish him good health and much happiness during his retirement. ADOPTED THIS 25th DAY OF July, 2023.

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As you are aware, repeated and compounding wildfire events, extreme drought conditions and groundwater depletion have led to widespread Tree Mortality in the State of California, and Lake County. Aerial Surveys conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture's (UDSA's) United States Forest Service (USFS) demonstrate this is a highly burdensome and growing problem. In 2019, USFS estimated 1,000 Lake County acres were afflicted by Tree Mortality. The estimated number of dead trees was 3,000. Those estimates have exponentially grown in the time since: * 2019 - 1,000 Acres, 3,000 dead trees * 2021 - 21,000 Acres, 331,000 dead trees * 2022 - 31,000 Acres, 590,000 dead trees An estimated 22,000 of those trees sit along County roadways and rights of way; many miles of which are critical arteries and evacuation routes for our communities. On May 3, 2022, your Board Adopted Resolution 2022-61, a "Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Pervasive Tree Mortality." The unprecedented storms of 2023 temporarily lessened drought conditions, but they also demonstrated the vulnerability of County rights of way to obstruction from downed trees. The removal of over 22,000 hazard trees that threaten public infrastructure and public safety is clearly far beyond the capacity of the County to fund through local resources. In the time since our Board's Proclamation, staff and I have coordinated with Cal OES, the California Governor's Office of External Affairs, MGE and other local, state and federal partners to evaluate the magnitude of the situation and potential for local funding. California Disaster Assistance Act- (CDAA-)enabled funding is provided on a 75%/25% reimbursement basis. The County of Lake will need to secure funding for all costs associated with this emergency, then seek 75% reimbursement from the State, once the attached Hazard Tree Removal Plan is approved. With the full Boards' approval, staff requested USDA Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act funding on June 1, 2023, to potentially cover the local match requirement. No funding decision has been communicated by USDA. To substantially mitigate Tree Mortality, significant funding will be needed. With many other routes having been explored, Lake County's Letter Requesting Waiver of the 25% Local Match Requirement is crucial to our capacity to provide a swift and appropriate response to the urgent public safety concerns brought by Tree Mortality. The following are attached, for your consideration: * A Letter to Director Ward, Requesting Waiver of 25% Match Requirement; * A Cover Memo, Summarizing Lake County's Tree Mortality Concerns, Plan and Budget; * Lake County's Hazard Tree Removal Plan; * Resolution 2022-61 (Local Emergency Declaration); * Our "one-pager," frequently distributed for advocacy purposes (updated April 21, 2023); * A copy of USFS' 2022 Aerial Survey Report (most recent) * Form OES-PA-126, designating Susan Parker, CAO, as Authorized Agent for Lake County, providing required County assurances that accompany our submittal; and * Further required CalOES Forms, formally requesting assistance Staff finds the following Board Actions will support submittal of this request: * Approve submittal of all required and supportive documentation to CalOES' Public Assistance Division, pursuant to the California Disaster Assistance Act, collectively constituting Lake County's formal Request for Assistance to Mitigate Pervasive Tree Mortality; * Authorize Susan Parker, CAO, as Authorized Agent for Lake County in this Request for Assistance, providing required County assurances (signatory for OES-PA-126); * Authorize Auditor Controller, Jenavive Herrington, as secondary Authorized Agent, as consistent with Forms CalOES 130 and OES-FPD-012 (attached); * Authorize the following as additional Approved Contacts: Scott De Leon, Public Works Director; Stephen L. Carter, Jr., Assistant County Administrative Officer; and Terre Logsdon, Chief Climate Resiliency Officer; and * Approve the Letter to Director Ward, Requesting Waiver of the 25% Local Match Requirement, and Authorize Chair Pyska to sign.

* Approve submittal of all required and supportive documentation to CalOES' Public Assistance Division, pursuant to the California Disaster Assistance Act, collectively constituting Lake County's formal Request for Assistance to Mitigate Pervasive Tree Mortality; * Authorize Susan Parker, CAO, as Authorized Agent for Lake County in this Request for Assistance, providing required County assurances (signatory for OES-PA-126); * Authorize Auditor Controller, Jenavive Herrington, as secondary Authorized Agent, as consistent with Forms CalOES 130 and OES-FPD-012 (attached); * Authorize the following as additional Approved Contacts: Scott De Leon, Public Works Director; Stephen L. Carter, Jr., Assistant County Administrative Officer; and Terre Logsdon, Chief Climate Resiliency Officer; and * Approve the Letter to Director Ward, Requesting Waiver of the 25% Local Match Requirement, and Authorize Chair Pyska to sign.

This Amendment No. 2 represents a three-month extension of services through October 24th, 2023. Lake County Behavioral Health Services Department, as the lead Administrative Entity of the Lake County Continuum of Care, issued a Request for Proposals for Temporary Emergency Shelter Services. The RFP was not successful, in that no applicant was selected. The Lake County Continuum of Care Executive Committee voted to extend sheltering services provided by Sunrise Special Services Foundation for three months to allow for another RFP to be conducted. These services are funded by the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention program.

Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement Between County of Lake and Sunrise Special Services Foundation increasing the total compensation under the Agreement to $460,800 for Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.

On July 11, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. a Public Hearing was held to hear protests regarding the placement of Lighting Fees and Delinquent Water and Sewer Fees on the 2023-2024 Tax Rolls for collection. Due to the absence of two Board Members and the need for a 4/5 vote at the July 11, 2023 Public Hearing, a second Public Hearing will occur on July 25, 2023 at 11:15 A.M. to hear protest. Resolutions, once approved by your Board, authorize this action in accordance with Section 55501 of the Water Code, and Sections 25215.4 and25215.5 of the Government Code. The required Resolutions are attached. The authorization by your Board for placement of the Delinquent Sewer Fees is accomplished by motion of one of the Board members, in accordance with Section 25214.4 of the Government Code.

11:15 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING -(Sitting concurrently as Clearlake Keys CSA#1, #2, #6, #13, #20, #21-Board of Supervisors, Kelseyville County Waterworks District #3 and Lake County Sanitation District - Board of Directors) - Consideration of (a) Resolution Confirming Collections of Annual Lighting Fees; (b) Resolution Confirming Collections of Delinquent Water Fees; (c) Resolution confirming Collections of Delinquent Water and Sewer Fees; (d) Resolution of Delinquent Sewer Fees for Lake County Sanitation District.

When the Board adopted the 2022 California Code adoption process on March 7, 2023, Appendices C and J inadvertently omitted. Appendix C regulates agricultural structures, and Appendix J regulates grading. By adding their reference to the Lake County Code, it strengthens the County's ability to ensure health and safety standards for building development within the County. Additionally, Appendix C adds a necessary reference for the newly adopted Exempt Agriculture Permit for the Temporary Hoop Structures for Cannabis Cultivation.

Approve the first reading of the ordinance, to be read in title only; and advance the ordinance to the next Board of Supervisors meeting, for adoption.

This special meeting date will enable your Board to continue the hiring process for Public Defender and conduct interviews as necessary. The dates proposed for the Special Meeting are: * Thursday, August 3, 2023 @ 9:00 a.m. * Friday, August 4, 2023 @ 9:00 a.m. The Board Chambers are available on either of these dates/times.

Select a date for Public Defender interviews in a Special Meeting Closed Session.

Mental Health Board: Three (3) vacancies - (1) Family Member of a Present/Past Consumer (1) Consumer Member (1) Member at Large Kendra Wiegand Heritage Commission: Six (6) vacancies - (1) District 1 - (1) District 2 - (1) District 4 - (1) District 5 - (2) Members at Large Joan Cremer - District 2

Appoint qualified applicants