Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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1. Call to Order
2. Moment of Silence
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Consideration of Extra Items Not Appearing on the Posted Agenda
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
5.1Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors,Authorize the APCO to extend the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) By and Between County of Mendocino and the Lake County Air Quality Management District for Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) Duties Through October 1, 2023.
Agreement
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 (recovered from the archived minutes)
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
As your Board is aware, the Lake County APCO has been providing APCO services to Mendocino County while updating their job descriptions and recruiting a replacement for the retired APCO. These services have been ongoing since February, 2022. The majority of this work is performed remotely and via teleconference. Five recruitments have occurred with no results yet. An Executive Recruiter has been hired and the first round of interviews did not result in a viable candidate. I am requesting authorization to extend the existing MOU for up to two months as the County of Mendocino Board does not meet in August, so an extension can not be formally adopted until September. The delay occurred as a result of the hopeful outcome of the first recruitment round with the executive recruiter. This round was completed in Mid-July. Mendocino County Admin staff has requested continuation of the MOU to assist in finishing the recruitment and interviews as well as assisting in the transition. A formal extension will be processed once as soon as the Mendocino County Board has their next meeting.
As APCO, I continue to be willing to assist Mendocino County, on a limited basis as defined in the MOU. The MOU was written for up to 6 month, and I am requesting an up to 2 month extension until the Mendocino County Board can meet and discuss the MOU and consider alternative long term options if the recruitments continue to be unsuccessful.
The assistance provided to Mendocino County ensures that Lake County is not adversely impacted by air pollution from Mendocino County activities that are not adequately regulated due to lack of oversight. Lake County is downwind of Mendocino County, so providing these services helps prevent impacts in Lake County.
Pursuant to the attached MOU, with the approval of your Board, the LCAQMD will extend the term of the existing MOU for services of the APCO, Douglas Gearhart for up to an additional 2 months (August 1 through September 30, 2023). In exchange for these services, Mendocino County will pay the Lake County Air Quality Management District the hourly rate listed in the MOU for up to a maximum of 10 hours per week.
Recommended Action
That the Board of Directors Authorize the APCO to extend the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) By and Between County of Mendocino and the Lake County Air Quality Management District for Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) Duties for up to 2 months, effective August 1, 2023.
This item was pulled and continued to a future date.
5.2Approve Amendment No. 2 for Public Health Officer Professional Services Contract to Extend an Additional Month for an Amount not to exceed $6,000 a Month for the Term of the Agreement and Authorize Chair to Sign
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On August 30, 2022, your Board appointed Karl A. Sporer, M.D. as the Public Health Officer for the County of Lake and approved the Professional Services Contract for an amount not to exceed $6,000 a month with a term ending February 28, 2023.
On February 7, 2023, your Board elected to extend the Professional Services Contract (Public Health Officer) with Dr. Karl A. Sporer six-months through August 31, 2023.
Dr. Sporer has agreed to extend his contract one-month to allow for the transition of a new Public Health Officer. Staff recommends approving Amendment 2 for Public Health Officer Professional Services Contract with Dr. Karl A. Sporer until September 30, 2023.
Recommended Action
Approve Amendment No. 2 for Public Health Officer Professional Services Contract to Extend an Additional Month for an Amount not to exceed $6,000 a Month for the Term of the Agreement and Authorize Chair to Sign
5.3Approve Agreement Between the County of Lake and Kings View Professional Services for MIS Support Services in the Amount of $93,168 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Lake County Behavioral Health Services has determined that continued support from Kings View Professional Services to support data migration, data analysis support, and billing support is critical to ensure the continued successful efforts of the SmartCare Electronic Health Record implementation. To that end, LCBHS conducted a Request for Qualifications with Kings View and determined that the remain in good standing for continued services.
Recommended Action
Approve Agreement Between the County of Lake and Kings View Professional Services for MIS Support Services in the Amount of $93,168 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
| Estimated Cost | $93,168 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $93,168 |
5.4Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement Between County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for the Tule House Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services, ASAM Level 3.1 with No Change to the Contract Maximum for FY 2022-23 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
This Amendment reflects a rate change which does not affect the contract maximum.
Recommended Action
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement Between County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for the Tule House Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services, ASAM Level 3.1 with No Change to the Contract Maximum for FY 2022-23 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
5.5Approve Board of Supervisors Minutes for July 11, 2023
Minutes
passed on consent
5.6Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 5 of the Lake County Code and Adopting by Reference Appendices C and J of the 2022 California Building Code, Part 2 of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24
Ordinance
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Appendix C, regulating agricultural structures, and Appendix J, regulating grating, were inadvertently omitted when the Board adopted the 2022 California Code on March 7, 2023.
The first reading or the ordinance was held during a Public Hearing at the July 25, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting, and was approved 4-0, with Supervisor Simon absent. This is the second reading.
Recommended Action
Adopt the Ordinance Amending Chapter 5 of the Lake County Code and Adopting by Reference Appendices C and J of the 2022 California Building Code, Part 2 of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24.
5.7Adopt Proclamation designating the month of August 2023 as Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Proclamation designating the month of August 2023 as Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Whereas human milk feeding is the biological norm for infant feeding and a proven primary prevention strategy that builds a foundation for lifelong health and wellness;
Whereas the American Academy of Pediatrics and World Health Organization recommend exclusive breastfeeding for about the first six months of life, with continued breastfeeding while introducing complementary foods for two years or as long as mutually desired by the mother and child;
Whereas the Healthy People initiative consistently identifies breastfeeding as a national health priority;
Whereas National Breastfeeding Month and World Breastfeeding Week provide important opportunities to address barriers to human milk feeding faced by families across the United States and around the world;
Whereas the vast majority of new parents want their infants to receive human milk but face significant barriers in community, health care, and employment settings;
Whereas protecting and supporting human milk feeding is essential to ensuring infant nutrition security and immunologic protection for Lake County's youngest people; and
Whereas the consistent and well-documented health, economic, and environmental benefits of human milk feeding show that this is an investment that will continue to produce measurable dividends across the country and many times over for families, employers, and the government.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Lake County Board of Supervisors does hereby designate the month of August 2023, as Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and urges all citizens to work together to protect, promote and support breastfeeding and human milk feeding, now and for the future.
Recommended Action
Adopt Proclamation designating the month of August 2023 as Breastfeeding Awareness Month
5.8Approve Side Letter to IHSS MOU Ratified Through December 31,2023 to Allow Use of REVA Software System for Provider Enrollment and Authorize the Chair to Sign
Letter
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
I am writing to seek approval of a Side Letter to the In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) MOU ratified through December 31,2023, to clarify the union's agreement to the use of REVA, a fully-hosted, web-based In-Home supportive Services (IHSS) Provider Orientation and Enrollment system.
This Side Letter is a letter of agreement between the Lake County Public Authority and SEIU Local 2015 (Union) that allows for the implementation of the REVA software in exchange for the union to continue having in person presentations on the benefits of membership.
The contract for REVA software has been approved and signed by the Board of Supervisors for use on June 14, 2023. REVA will enhance efficiency, accessibility, and effectiveness in delivering essential information and training the IHSS provider community. Therefore, I kindly request the approval and signing of this Side Letter.
Recommended Action
Approve the Side Letter to amend the IHSS MOU, ratified through December 31, 2023 to Allow usage of REVA Provider Enrollment and Orientation software.
5.9Approve the First Amendment to Contract Between County of Lake and Tennyson Center for Children, and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On December 6th, 2022, your board approved the contract with the Tennyson Center for Children for the Families Together Program; a program which connects foster families in need of support with volunteer "Neighbors" who strive to reduce isolation and loneliness in the foster family community. Neighbors deliver meals, groceries, or care packages to one family for six months, building a friendship through encouraging notes and phone calls. This community support helps stabilize families and children by giving them the support they need to be successful. The program also serves as a recruiting tool for volunteers who may wish to become foster parents themselves.
However, the Tennyson Center for Children has recently changed its name to Project 1.27. This amendment updates the original contract's header, introduction, and mailing information, allowing LCDSS to continue to pay the contractor for services provided. There are no monetary changes included in this amendment.
Recommended Action
Approve the first amendment to Contract between County of Lake and Tennyson Center for Children, and authorize the Chair to sign.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved consent agenda items 5.1 through 5.9 with exception of item 5.1 which was pulled from the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
6. Timed Items
6.19:06 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: There was no public input.
6.29:07 A.M. - Pet of the Week
Presentation
Clerk’s notes: Animal Care and Control Officer Serena Copas presented the pet of the week to the Board.
6.39:15 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation designating the month of August 2023 as Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Proclamation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Proclamation designating the month of August 2023 as Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Whereas human milk feeding is the biological norm for infant feeding and a proven primary prevention strategy that builds a foundation for lifelong health and wellness;
Whereas the American Academy of Pediatrics and World Health Organization recommend exclusive breastfeeding for about the first six months of life, with continued breastfeeding while introducing complementary foods for two years or as long as mutually desired by the mother and child;
Whereas the Healthy People initiative consistently identifies breastfeeding as a national health priority;
Whereas National Breastfeeding Month and World Breastfeeding Week provide important opportunities to address barriers to human milk feeding faced by families across the United States and around the world;
Whereas the vast majority of new parents want their infants to receive human milk but face significant barriers in community, health care, and employment settings;
Whereas protecting and supporting human milk feeding is essential to ensuring infant nutrition security and immunologic protection for Lake County's youngest people; and
Whereas the consistent and well-documented health, economic, and environmental benefits of human milk feeding show that this is an investment that will continue to produce measurable dividends across the country and many times over for families, employers, and the government.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Lake County Board of Supervisors does hereby designate the month of August 2023, as Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and urges all citizens to work together to protect, promote and support breastfeeding and human milk feeding, now and for the future.
Recommended Action
Presentation Only.
This ceremonial item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Chair Pyska read the proclamation into the record and presented it to E Center WIC Program. E Center WIC Program Representatives and Deputy Behavioral Health Director Elise Jones 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.
6.49:30 A.M. - Discussion and Direction to Staff regarding crafting a Policy/Plan for Warming and Cooling Centers
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Lake County's climate exhibits each and every season distinctly. This means very cold sometimes below freezing winters, and hot over 100 degrees, summer days. During those extreme weather events, our most vulnerable are impacted in ways that could be hazardous to their health and safety. While emergencies such as last year's winter snow event are rare and requires us to react in similar ways to a fire, extreme heat and extreme cold without the emergency shouldn't be reactionary, it should be planned.
The County of Lake does not have a specific plan to pull off the shelf each time we get a weather advisory. Too often entire days, especially Sunday, are without assistance to our vulnerable community members to provide respite from the extreme weather. With a plan of action, our staff and our community members can predict what actions will be taken for these events rather than waiting to see what we have been able to pull together.
I would like to request the following departments get meet and formulate a plan for extreme heat and extreme cold weather events that will come back for approval by the Board of Supervisors. This will allow for public input and public knowledge that this is our plan of action for future events.
- Behavioral Health
- Library
- Operation of Emergency Services
- Public Health
- Social Services
Recommended Action
Direct staff to meet and craft a warming/cooling center plan of action and bring it back to the Board of Supervisors by December 5, 2023.
There was Board Consensus to initiate outreach and move forward with a Policy/Plan for Warming and Cooling Centers.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier presented the item to the Board. Chief Climate Resiliency Officer Terre Logsdon, Red Cross Representative Shannon Kimball-Auth, Health Services Director Jonathan Portney, Sheriff Rob Howe, Social Services Director Crystal Markytan, Behavioral Health Director Elise Jones, and County Administrative Officer Susan Parker spoke.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke via Zoom: Dr. Rayan Aava and Tammy Alakszay. 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
8. Closed Session
8.11:30 P.M. - Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b) (1):
Interviews for Chief Public Defender
Appointment of Chief Public Defender
Closed Session Item