Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, August 8, 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
5.1Approve travel exceeding 1,500 miles for Susan Parker, County Administrative Officer, to attend the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Annual Conference in Austin, Texas, from September 30 – October 4, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $4000.00
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Administrative Office is requesting approval to send Ms. Parker to the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) annual conference. This conference is specific to the unique and challenging duties of local government professionals and offers leadership development, networking, and programming opportunities. Topics covered will include fostering high performing relationships among County leadership, vision and strategic planning, community outreach and engagement methods, and addressing issues such as homelessness and climate resiliency. All of this training directly relates to Ms. Parker's position and will directly benefit the County and its citizens.
Therefore, pursuant to 1.3, D, of the County of Lake Travel Policy, we request your Board approve travel exceeding 1,500 miles, to facilitate Ms. Parker accessing this valuable training.
Recommended Action
Approve travel exceeding 1,500 miles for Susan Parker, County Administrative Officer, to attend the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Annual Conference in Austin, Texas, from September 30 - October 4, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $4000.00.
5.2Approve Agreement Between the County of Lake and Visit Lake County California for Provision of Administrative Services to Lake County Tourism Improvement District in the Amount of $112,500 from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 and Authorize Chair to Sign
Agreement
pulled on consent
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The County of Lake created the Lake County Tourism Improvement District (LCTID) by Resolution No. 2018-141 for a five (5) year term that ends on December 31, 2023. Subsequently, the County of Lake has completed the necessary steps to renew the LCTID for a ten (10) year term beginning on January 1, 2024, as provided by the Property and Business Improvement Law of 1994, Streets and Highways Code � 36600 et seq., to renew business improvement districts for the purposes of promoting tourism.
The LCTID is a benefit assessment district proposed to continue a revenue source to help fund marketing and sales promotion efforts for Lake County lodging businesses. This approach has been used successfully in other destination areas throughout the state to improve tourism and drive additional room nights to assessed lodging businesses. The renewed LCTID includes all lodging businesses, existing and in the future, located within the boundaries of the cities of Lakeport and Clearlake and the unincorporated areas of Lake County.
The provision of administrative services is provided by Visit Lake County California (VLCC), a 501(c)3 organization which performs administrative duties for the LCTID. This funding is in Budget Unit 1892 generated by the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT).
Recommended Action
Approve Agreement Between the County of Lake and Visit Lake County California for Provision of Administrative Services to Lake County Tourism Improvement District in the Amount of $112,500 from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 and Authorize Chair to Sign.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, Approved Agreement Between the County of Lake and Visit Lake County California for Provision of Administrative Services to Lake County Tourism Improvement District in the Amount of $112,500 from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 and Authorized Chair to Sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
There was Board Consensus for the TID Board to meet and bring back the agreement with amendments as discussed.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier presented the item to the Board. Assistant County Administrative Officer Stephen Carter, Lake County Tourism Improvement District Executive Director Brian Fisher, and County Administrative Officer Susan Parker spoke.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke via Zoom: Ginger Kite. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.3Sitting 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
pulled on consent
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.
There was Board consensus to continue the item to the August 15, 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting.
Clerk’s notes: Air Pollution Control Officer Doug Gearhart introduced the item to the Board. County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano presented the item to the Board.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.4Approve Agreement Between County of Lake and Women's Recovery Services for Substance Use Disorder Residential Treatment Services in the Amount of $105,850 for FY 2023-24 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Lake County Behavioral Health Services conducted a Request for Qualifications with Women's Recovery Services for the continued provision of ASAM Level 3.1 Perinatal services to Lake County beneficiaries. These services support pregnant and parenting women struggling with substance use issues.
Recommended Action
Approve Agreement Between County of Lake and Women's Recovery Services for Substance Use Disorder Residential Treatment Services in the Amount of $105,850 for FY 2023-24 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
| Estimated Cost | $105,850 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $105,850 |
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
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.
5.6Approve Continuation of Proclamation declaring a Clear Lake Hitch Emergency
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
This Proclamation was adopted February 7, 2023.
Recommended Action
Approve Continuation of Proclamation declaring a Clear Lake Hitch Emergency
| Additional Requested | $100,000 |
|---|
5.7Approve Continuation of Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Pervasive Tree Mortality.
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
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
5.8Approve Continuation of an Emergency Declaration for Drought Conditions
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
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.
5.9Approve 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
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
5.10Approve 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
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
5.11Approve Board of Supervisors Minutes for August 1, 2023
Minutes
passed on consent
5.12(a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.1, as an extension of an annual agreement; and (b) Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Planet Labs PBC, for FY 2023-24 Provision of Satellite Imagery Services, amount not to exceed $55,022.41, and authorize the Chair to sign
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The County of Lake Code Enforcement division has benefited from the use of satellite imagery through Planet Labs PBC during Fiscal Year 22-23 to identify illegal cannabis cultivation sites and streamlined the ability of code enforcement to respond.
Lake County was awarded funding for this satellite imagery service through a Proposition 64 - Public Health and Safety Grant. The focus of this grant is to support code enforcement operations against unlawful cannabis cultivation. On May 10, 2022, the Board approved a 12-month agreement not to exceed $49,950. The attached agreement extends these services not to exceed an amount of $55,044.21.
Planet Labs PBC is the designated service provider pursuant to the State's grant, and Code Enforcement staff has worked towards integrating this product's hosted platform into their illegal cannabis cultivation enforcement efforts as proposed in the Proposition 64 grant. Currently, Planet Labs satellite imagery has been a necessary support to our code Enforcement staff in their efforts. The Community Development department does not foresee a need to explore procuring more expansive satellite imagery services, including imagery products available through other vendors.
Staff requests the Board waive the formal bidding process pursuant to Lake County Code
Section 38.1, as it is an extension of an annual agreement, approve the agreement, and authorize the Chair to sign.
Recommended Action
(a)Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.1, as an extension of an annual agreement; and (b) Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Planet Labs PBC, for Provision of Satellite Imagery Services, amount not to exceed $55,022.41, and authorize the Chair to sign
5.13Approve Abandoned Vehicle Towing and Disposal Agreements Between County of Lake and (a) Jones Towing for an Annual Amount not to Exceed Thirty Thousand dollars ($30,000), for a Term from July 31, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and (b)Kelseyville Auto Salvage and Towing for an Annual Amount not to exceed Ten Thousand dollars ($10,000), for a Term from June 30, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and Authorize the Chair to Sign
Action Item
pulled on consent
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Community Development Department (CDD) - Code Enforcement Division manages the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program (AVA) on behalf of the County in the unincorporated areas. Lake County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority was formed through a Joint Exercises of Powers Agreement executed on September 1, 1991. Both the City of Lakeport and the City of Clearlake are Authority Committee Members. The ABA Program was suspended by the California State Controller's Office effective January 1, 2017 and reinstated April 1, 2019. The Authority was created to implement a county wide AVA plan, financed by a one dollar surcharge on motor vehicle license fees. For several years, the County of Lake has contracted with tow companies to perform these tow services in the unincorporated areas.
The scope of work involves the towing and abatement contract services related to the removal and disposal of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicle, boats or parts from private and public property and county roads and state highways throughout the unincorporated County of Lake.
Staff recommends renewing the contract term (a) beginning July 31, 2023, through June 30, 2024 between the County of Lake and Jones towing in the amount of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000), for a total of one year not to exceed $30,000; and (b) beginning June 30, 2023 through June 30, 2024 between the County of Lake and Kelseyville Auto Salvage and Towing not to exceed an amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
This service vendor will perform vehicle towing and abatement in the County of Lake under the supervision of the Community Development Department - Code Enforcement Division.
Recommended Action
Approve Abandoned Vehicle Towing and Disposal Agreements Between County of Lake and (a) Jones Towing for an Annual Amount not to Exceed Thirty Thousand dollars ($30,000), for a Term from July 31, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and (b)Kelseyville Auto Salvage and Towing for an Annual Amount not to exceed Ten Thousand dollars ($10,000), for a Term from June 30, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and Authorize the Chair to Sign
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved Jones Towing for an Annual Amount not to Exceed Thirty Thousand dollars ($30,000), for a Term from July 31, 2023 through June 30, 2024 and Authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved Kelseyville Auto Salvage and Towing for an Annual Amount not to exceed Ten Thousand dollars ($10,000), for a Term from June 30, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and Authorized the Chair to sign with amendments. 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.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.14Approve Contract Between the County of Lake and Lake County Office of Education for Differential Response Services in the Amount of $70,000 Per Fiscal Year From July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026, and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Lake County Department of Social Services, Child Welfare Services, has had several contracts for Differential Response (DR) since 2007. DR services are community-based preventative activities designed to alleviate stress and to promote competency and behavior that will increase the ability of families to successfully nurture their children, to enable families to use other resources and opportunities that are available in the community, to create supportive networks that enhance childrearing abilities of parents, to help compensate for the increased social isolation and vulnerability of families in an attempt to prevent entry or reentry with child welfare services. The last DR contract for families with school age children was granted to Lake County Office of Education (LCOE). LCOE served 106 children and 56 parents, a total of 56 families during FY 22-23. LCDSS completed a Request for Proposal for FY 23-24 through 25-26, which closed on May 15, 2023. LCOE was the only agency to submit a proposal for families with school age children, therefore LCDSS is requesting to give this contract to LCOE.
Recommended Action
Approve Contract between the County of Lake and Lake County Office of Education for Differential Response Services in the amount of $70,000 per fiscal year from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026, and authorize the Chair to sign.
5.15Approve Contract between the Lake County Department of Social Services and Lake Family Resource Center for Differential Response Services in the Amount of $75,000 Per Fiscal Year from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026, and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Lake County Department of Social Services, Child Welfare Services, has had several contracts for Differential Response (DR) since 2007. DR services are community-based preventative activities designed to alleviate stress and to promote competency and behavior that will increase the ability of families to successfully nurture their children, to enable families to use other resources and opportunities that are available in the community, to create supportive networks that enhance childrearing abilities of parents, to help compensate for the increased social isolation and vulnerability of families in an attempt to prevent entry or reentry with child welfare services. The contract for families with children 0-5 years of age had been granted to Lake Family Resource Center (LFRC) in the past. LFRC served 86 children and 48 parents, a total of 39 families during FY 22-23. LCDSS completed a Request for Proposal, which closed on May 15, 2023 which allowed for two entities to contract with LCDSS for DR Services. LFRC was the only agency to submit a proposal for families with children 0 to 5 years of age and therefore LFRC was selected to provide DR to these families.
Recommended Action
Approve Contract between the Lake County Department of Social Services and Lake Family Resource Center for Differential Response Services in the amount of $75,000 per fiscal year from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026, and authorize the Chair to sign.
5.16Approve Contract Between County of Lake and California Department of Social Services for Adoption Services for $266,867 Per Year 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
Welfare and Institutions Code (W&IC) Section 16130 provides the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) the authority to act on the county's behalf in situations where the county lacks its own adoptions program. Through the standard agreement, CDSS agrees to provide adoption services for County of Lake, which includes case management, assessments of children and prospective adoptive parents, completion of reporting requirements, medical and social background checks, the provision of relinquishment services for birth/legal guardians, and other related adoption services as needed. CDSS and LCDSS also agree to coordinate efforts in promoting permanence for children in out of home care, exchange information about casework, establish timelines, recruit and train prospective adoptive families, and establish other coordination as needed. The agreement with CDSS has no planned end date but does not prevent LCDSS from establishing its own adoptions program in the future.
No bidding process was completed, as CDSS is the only entity with the authority to complete this work on behalf of LCDSS.
Recommended Action
Approve Contract between County of Lake and California Department of Social Services for Adoption Services for $266,867 per year and authorize the Chair to sign.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved consent agenda items 5.1 through 5.16 with the exception of items 5.2, 5.3 and 5.13 which were pulled for further discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
6. Timed Items
6.19:06 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: There was no public input.
6.29:07 A.M. - Pet of the Week
Presentation
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Animal Care and Control Officer Hailey Downhour presented the pet of the week to the Board.
6.39:10 A.M. - Consideration of Lake County Tourism Improvement District 2022 Annual Marketing Report
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Overview: Brian Fisher, Executive Director, Visit Lake County CA Annual Report covering financials for 2022, website traffic, social media, paid media campaigns, email marketing, partnerships, and public relations.
Recommended Action
Presentation Only.
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Lake County Tourism Improvement District Executive Director Brian Fisher 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.
6.49:45 A.M. - (Sitting as Lake County Sanitation District, Board of Directors) Consideration of Resolution approving an exception to Lake County Sewer Code Sec. 205, allowing APN 012-026-140, located at 9586 S State Highway 29 in Lower Lake, to remain on a private septic system.
Resolution
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The subject property is currently within the Lake County Sanitation Service area, however, it is served by a private septic system which is in need of major repairs
Per Sec. 205 of the Lake County Code (Sewer Use Ordinance); "The owner of any building situated or constructed within the District and abutting on any street in which there is now located or may in the future be located a public sewer of the District; is hereby required at his or her expense to connect said building directly with the proper public sewer in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance, within ninety (90) days after the date of official notice to do so, provided that said public sewer is within two hundred (200) feet of the property line."
The owner of the property located at 9586 S State Highway has obtained four (4) quotes, which have been attached for your review, ranging in cost from $96,355 to $160,000 (all with many exclusions) creating a significant and unreasonable hardship to connect to the public sewer.
Per Sec. 204 of the Lake County Code (Sewer Use Ordinance); "The Board may, on its own motion, find that by reason of special circumstances any provision of this regulation and Ordinance should be suspended or modified as applied to a particular premise and may, by resolution, order such suspension or modification for such premises during the period of such special circumstances, or any part thereof."
This item was brought before the Board on June 27, 2023. The Board requested quotes for the septic repairs for comparison.
We return today, as the owner has obtained two (2) quotes for the septic repairs. The cost of the two quotes are $10,980.70 and $12,000.00.
Due to the hardship to connect the property to public sewer, the owner of the property would like the Board to approve an exception to Lake County Code Sec. 205, and waive the requirement to connect to public sewer and to go forward with repairing the existing septic system.
Recommended Action
Offer the resolution.
No action taken.
Clerk’s notes: Special Districts Administrator Scott Harter presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano spoke.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke via Zoom: Ginger Kite and Sufyan Hamouda. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.510:00 A.M. - Consideration of Resolution Adopting the Three-Year Lake County Mental Health Services Act Program and Expenditure Plan for Fiscal Years 2023-26.
Resolution
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Lake County Behavioral Health Services is pleased to present this Resolution, along with the new MHSA three-year plan, for the Board's consideration.
Recommended Action
Approve Resolution Adopting the Three-Year Lake County Mental Health Services Act Program and Expenditure Plan for Fiscal Years 2023-26.
Supervisor Crandell offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
There was Board consensus for Mental Health Services Act Program plan updates every 6 months.
Clerk’s notes: Behavioral Health Director Elise Jones and Behavioral Health Program Manager Scott Abbott presented the PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Behavioral Health Team Leader Carrie Manning spoke.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Joan Moss, Lakeport Fire Chief Patrick Reitz, and Michael Wegner. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.610:30 A.M. - Consideration of Purchase Order for an Agreement with Freightliner Northwest/ Enoven for Weight Truck bid, for an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000, and Authorize Agricultural Commissioner to Sign
Agreement
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
In the final recommended budget for 22/23, your Board approved the allocation of up to $300,000 to fund the purchase of a new weight truck for the Agriculture Department. With the understanding that the truck may not be received until FY 23/24. During the budget hearings, this capital asset listing was carried over to FY 23/24 and presented to your Board on June 14, 2023.
With your Board's commitment in place, RFP 23-20 was issued on May 4, 2023, with a submission deadline of June 30, 2023. Five potentially qualified firms were proactively contacted. One Proposal was received and determined to be complete from Freightliner Northwest/ Enoven.
Staff from the Ag Department and Central Garage have reviewed the quote and agreed that the submitted proposal will meet the needs of the Agriculture Department and we would like to request approval from your Board to move forward in the process of purchasing the weight truck.
Staff recommends your Board Approve the Agreement with Freightliner Northwest not to exceed $300,000 and authorize Agricultural Commissioner to sign the purchase order.
Recommended Action
Approve and Authorize Agricultural Commissioner to Sign the Purchase Order for the Agreement with Freightliner Northwest for purchasing the weight truck for the Agriculture Department for an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000.
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved Purchase Order for an Agreement with Freightliner Northwest/ Enoven for Weight Truck bid, for an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000, and Authorized the Agricultural Commissioner to Sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Agricultural Commissioner Katherine Vanderwall presented the item to the Board.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.711:00 A.M. - North Coast Opportunity Presentation for their New Digs program
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
New Digs is a rapid rehousing program that uses the housing first model, meaning that we believe that a family or individual must first have stable, permanent housing before they can move forward with setting and reaching their goals. No one is rejected from the New Digs program based on credit history, convictions, sobriety, income, or ability to pay. We are a no barriers housing program. We manage a variety of diverse grants that make sure that we are recognizing each individual or family's needs within the community. We also provide intensive case management and partnerships with neighboring agencies to provide wrap around care along with monetary rental assistance.
New Digs would like the public to know that we are very sensitive to the difference between equality and equity. We believe that everyone should have the ability to call a house a home and we also believe that not everyone has access to that and if we can be that bridge, then we can go home every day, knowing we are changing lives. Housing is a human right for everyone. Housing is the basis of stability and security for an individual or family. The center of our social, emotional and sometimes economic lives, a home should be a sanctuary-a place to live in peace, security and dignity.
Recommended Action
Presentation Only
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: North Coast Opportunity Representatives Patty Bruder, Justin Gaddy, Elecia Stubblefield, and Diana Morey 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.
7. Non-Timed Items
7.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
8. Closed Session
8.11:00 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
8.2Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b) (1):
Interviews for Public Health Officer
Appointment of Public Health Officer
Closed Session Item
8.3Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9 (d)(1) – FERC Project No. 77, Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project
Closed Session Item
This item was pulled from the agenda.
8.4ADDENDUM - Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(1) – One potential case
Closed Session Item