Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, September 19, 2023

As your Board is aware, County and the Cities of Clearlake and Lakeport entered into an Agreement to operate a local Public, Educational, Governmental (PEG) cable television channel, Lake County PEG TV (Mediacom Channel 8), November 17, 2015. A new Agreement was created in 2019, supporting continued operation of the channel. That 2019 Agreement anticipated extension of funding for operating expenses in two-year increments, provided the County and Cities continued to agree doing so served the public interest. The Agreement was previously Amended in 2021 (term extension only). The attached amendment extends funding for Lake County PEG TV through June 30, 2025. It will likewise be approved by the Clearlake and Lakeport City Councils.

Approve the First Amendment to 2019 Agreement Between the City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport and the County of Lake Relative to Operation of a Local Public, Educational, Governmental (PEG) Cable Television Channel, extending the term through June 30, 2025 and authorize the chair to sign

Lake APC, City of Clearlake, and Caltrans District 1 are partnering to apply for a pilot program through the State to improve intersection and general crossing safety across SR 53 in Clearlake. The program, known as "Reconnecting Communities: Highways to Boulevards," is intended to assist underserved communities that have been separated by a State Highway to restore connectivity by enhancing mobility, access, or economic development. A total of $149 million is available and will be divided between three qualifying communities; one urban, one "corridor," and one rural. The official applicant will be the City of Clearlake, which based on the program's definitions, would not qualify as a rural community and will need to apply for the "corridor" category. Potential projects are to be determined through an extensive community outreach process, and do not need to be set at the time of application. Referred to as part of the "Community Readiness" phase, the engagement process can be incorporated as part of the overall project. Staff is looking at options whether to initiate this process separately as community involvement will likely be needed for any other funding program that may be pursued in case the application is unsuccessful. Potential projects from this source could include those found in the SR 53 Corridor Study adopted last year.

Approve the Letter of Support for Clearlake's Grant Application for Reconnecting Communities Program

As you are aware, the first residents of Lake County, greater than 12,000 years ago, were Native Americans. Every facet of our community's history has been informed by the contributions of Native Americans. Friday, September 22, is Native American Day in the State of California. Particularly given the important role Tribal leadership has played in Lake County's past, present, and future, I ask that we act to declare September 22, 2023, Native American Day in Lake County.

Adopt and present the attached Proclamation, declaring September 22, 2023 Native American Days in Lake County.

We do not have the resources to oversee and manage the Goatsrue eradication project based on current staffing levels. The Ag Department is being awarded grant funding from CDFA for this project in which the Lake County Resource Conservation District (LCRCD) is listed as a subcontractor. Therefore, this MOU is needed with the Lake County Resource Conservation District (LCRCD) to maintain eradication efforts. This noxious weed is found in the Scotts Creek Watershed and is one of two known locations in the state. California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has identified Goatsrue as an "A" rated weed. An "A" rating is a pest of known economic or environmental detriment and is either not known to be established in California or it is present in a limited distribution that allows for the possibility of eradication or successful containment. Should the board approve this resolution, please have the chair sign, and return one original copy of the MOU, one copy of the board resolution, and return them to the Department of Agriculture for processing. A signed complete copy will be returned for your records.

Adopt Resolution Approving MOU Between County of Lake and Lake County Resource Conservation District for Management of Goatsrue in Lake County for July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025, in the Amount of $32,716.00

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK WHEREAS, September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the week of September 10th through September 16th is National Suicide Prevention Week, which individuals, organizations, and communities bring awareness to the ongoing epidemic of suicide, bring hope to those who are struggling, offer support to those who have lost loved ones, educate and de-stigmatize, provide resources, and community outreach to the community in an effort to continue to prevent suicide; and WHEREAS, suicide remains the 11th leading cause of death in the United States and the 2nd leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10 to 14 and 25 to 34; with 12.2 million people having thoughts of suicide, 3.2 million having made plans to attempt suicide, and 1.2 million who have attempted suicide; WHEREAS, Lake County has the second highest rate of suicide per capita in California with 16 confirmed deaths per 100,000 total population by suicide in 2021; WHEREAS, suicide affects everyone regardless of age, ethnicity, or background, and promoting and maintaining individual and community wellness, knowing the signs and symptoms of suicide, and provide adequate services to those in need will continually help in reducing and preventing suicide; WHEREAS, recognizing the urgency of providing prevention and intervention services available to all residents of Lake County including those who are at high risk; and WHEREAS, there are resources available including the 988 crisis line and text line, 741741 crisis text line, and Lake County Behavioral Health crisis line for anyone who may be experiencing suicidal ideation, or are concerned about someone they know who may be experiencing suicidal ideation; the Lake County Behavioral Health Prevention Team has trained 400 youth and adult community members in suicide prevention in 2023; WHEREAS, community members are urged to take action for suicide prevention and strive for zero suicides by contacting Lake County Behavioral Health Services for more information regarding suicide prevention and education efforts in and around Lake County; and WHEREAS, the month of September is recognized across the United States as Suicide Prevention Month, to bring awareness and prevention to each community to help find their role in preventing suicide. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, by Lake County Behavioral Health Services and all members of the Lake County Board of Supervisors on this 19th Day of September, 2023, that the month of September 2023 to be declared 'SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH' and that the day of September 10, 2023 be declared 'WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY.'

Adopt Proclamation Designating the Week of September 10, 2023 through September 16 as National Suicide Prevention Week.

Lake County Behavioral Health Services Department was presented with the opportunity to expand the footprint of the Big Oak Peer Support Center presently located at 13300 East Highway 20, Unit O in Clearlake Oaks. The Department served 6,114 unduplicated people out of this Center in FY 2021-22. Services include linkages to services and supports, Coordinated Entry for housing services, and collaboration with Adventist Health for the Shower Trailer and nursing services, as well as the Department of Social Services for mobile benefits enrollment. The space needs for the center presently exceed capacity and so we are excited about the opportunity to expand into the unit next door. This has been approved by the space committee.

Approve Lease between County of Lake and Berg Investments, LP for 13300 East Highway 20, Unit N, Clearlake Oaks for a term commencing on July 1, 2023 and ending on February 29, 2028 and Authorize the Behavioral Health Director to Sign.

Lake County Behavioral Health Services, as the Mental Health Plan administrator, must develop a plan for programming and expenditures for the Mental Health Services Act. LCBHS has contracted with Resource Development Associates for several years with good results. This work is extremely niche and requires a deep understanding of the MHSA and the CPP process. LCBHS conducted a Request for Qualifications process to ensure this contractor remains in good standing for continued provision of these services. This RFQ process involves reviewing their standing as an organization from a compliance and fiscal perspective. The funding for this services comes exclusively from MHSA.

Approve Agreement Between County of Lake and Resource Development Associates for Consultation and Support in the Community Program Planning (CPP) Process for Fiscal Years 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 in the amount of $310,920 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.

This Amendment is needed to correct the termination date of the contract, as the original erroneously states a termination date of June 30, 2023 when it should be June 30, 2025.

Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement Between Willow Glen Care Center for Adult Residential Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services with no change to the Contract Maximum for Fiscal years 2022-25 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.

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.

Approve Continuation of proclamation declaring a shelter crisis urgency.

This Proclamation was adopted February 7, 2023.

Approve Continuation of Proclamation declaring a Clear Lake Hitch Emergency

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Please see attached proclamation.

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

The Community Development Department intends to apply for $250,000 to CalRecycle to fund the illegal dumping and site abatement program. Illegal dumping poses a significant threat to public health and the environment, with particularly severe consequences in disadvantaged, rural communities that often lack the necessary county resources, such as Lake County. The project proposed - which would fund abatement projects in 6 townships where there is the most need or the most threat to the environment. Each abatement project is unique, some of which are illegal dumping on public roadways/unused parcels (multiple sites close together) and others are long-term abatement cases, that have not been able to be resolved due to the size, scope, and lack of resources for the project. Combining abatement, prevention measures such as barriers and signage, and public awareness and "free dump days" will make the biggest impact on our community. Working to increase the efficiency of our cost recovery efforts will help make us sustainable. There is no match requirement for this grant.

Adopt Proposed Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Application for the Illegal Dumping and Site Abatement Grant through CalRecycle, and authorize the Community Development Director to Sign All Grant Documents.

On December 21, 2022, your Board approved the agreement for investigative services between the County of Lake and Oppenheimer Investigations Group to perform an impartial personnel investigation with costs not to exceed $25,000. This amount was increased to $30,000 pursuant to your Board's April 25, 2023 minute order. Based on the costs incurred to date, Oppenheimer Investigations Group incurred costs totaling $30,522, so the amendment proposes to increase the cap of investigation costs by $522. This agreement is exempt from competitive bidding procedures pursuant to Lake County Code Section 2-39.2 and Section 1.C.2 of the County's Consultant Selection Policy.

(a) Waive the competitive bidding procedures pursuant to Lake County Code Section 2-39.2 and Section 1.C.2 of the County's Consultant Selection Policy; and (b) Approve Amendment One to Agreement for Investigative Services Between the Oppenheimer Investigations Group and the County of Lake increasing the contract amount by $522, not to exceed $30,522 and authorize the Chair to sign.

On October 26, 2021, your Board approved a Master Services Agreement with NCE for consulting services related to pavement preservation and rehabilitation of County Roads. That same date, your Board also approved Supplemental Services Agreement No. 1 which authorized NCE to prepare a Pavement Rehabilitation Plan for a County-wide road improvement plan. Today's item proposes your Board's consideration of Supplemental Services Agreement Number 2 for the preparation of construction plans and specifications for a pavement rehabilitation project for the Cobb Mountain Area. Following the completion of the Pavement Rehabilitation Plan, staff prepared a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for engineering design services for the preparation of construction plans for the roads in the Cobb Mountain Area. Seven proposals were received, and staff convened a Consultant Selection Board (CSB) per the County Purchasing Policy. The CSB reviewed all proposals and determined that NCE was the most qualified firm. It should be noted that NCE intends to complete the plans and specifications for bidding in late 2023 or early 2024 for construction in the Summer of 2024.

Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve Supplemental Services Agreement Number 2 between the County of Lake and NCE for consulting services related to the Design of Road Rehabilitation Plans and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) allocates Airport Improvement Program (AIP) entitlement funds in the amount of $150,000 to general aviation airports on an annual basis for eligible projects. These federal funds can be used to reimburse up to 90% of the cost of approved projects, with the remaining 10% of costs borne by the County and a State "match" through Caltrans Division of Aeronautics at a rate of 5% each. As the airport sponsor, the County is allowed to accrue up to a maximum of $600,000 to finance large projects for Lampson Field. The applications and agreements require that the governing body give authority to execute the documents to an authorized representative, and today's resolution grants that authority to the Public Works Director. These are annual applications and agreements, and this resolution will provide for this year and future authorizations. It should be noted that any expenditures of the funds will require project consideration and approval by your Board prior to using the funds.

Staff Recommends that the Board of Supervisors Adopt the Resolution Approving the Applications for Grant Funds Through the FAA Airport Improvement Program and Designating the Public Works Director as the County's Authorized Representative

The adopted FY 23/24 budgets for the ISF Central Garage Division (BU 9905) and the Road Division (BU 3011) of the Public Works Department included appropriations for the purchase of eight total vehicles to replace existing units already in the Central Garage Fleet (six (6) of which have been purchased), a snowplow assembly and two masticator attachments. Copies of the fixed asset forms from the Department's budget are attached. It should be noted that the preliminary budget for the Road Division only listed one (1) masticator head, however the second was added for the final budget. Central Garage Vehicle Annually, the State of California's Procurement Division, complying with legal competitive bidding requirements, solicits vehicle bids throughout the State of California. A State Contract is issued to the low bidders and the results are published and distributed to local agencies. Local agencies are given the opportunity to purchase these vehicles through the state at the same cost as the state. The attached price quote from Downtown Ford utilizes the State Contract. In an effort to purchase vehicles locally, vehicle make and models are identified in the State Contract and this detailed information is delivered to our local dealership to solicit their proposals on suggested or equivalent vehicles. Our local vendor advised us that they were unable to provide a price quotation for the vehicle being purchased. By approving this purchase, your Board concludes that this purchase is being made in accordance with Ordinance 3109 and Section 38.4 Cooperative Purchases of Chapter 2 of the Lake County Code, which allows the County to "piggyback" on other agencies competitively awarded contracts. Road Division Capital Assets To improve efficiency of installation and operation, the County Road Department standardized the truck-mounted snowplow assembly to a single manufacturer and model - the Boss V-TX Snowplow. Staff solicited prices from the various vendors of this equipment and the low bid was D&D Equipment Sales. The price quotes are attached. Due to the excellent results obtained from the first Fecon Masticator Head purchased as part of the Soda Bay Corridor Evacuation Project, the Road Department budgeted to purchase two additional units. The vendor (Pape' Machinery) for this purchase has utilized Sourcewell, previously known as the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA), to secure a price quotation for the equipment. The masticator head is a Fecon CEM (Compact Equipment Mulcher) and will be purchased through Budget Unit 3011 - Road Division. A copy of the proposal is attached. The use of Sourcewell meets the requirements of Ordinance #2406, Purchasing Code No. 38.4 Cooperative Purchases. As an authorized retailer of Fecon construction equipment, the vendor is granted authority to utilize pricing through their contract with Sourcewell, and their proposal reflects the Sourcewell Contract number.

Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors Approve Purchase Orders for the Purchase of one (1) vehicle for the Central Garage Fleet and three (3) Capital Assets for the Road Department, and authorize the Public Works Director/Assistant Purchasing Agent to sign the Purchase Orders for the amounts shown in the attached quotations

The Lake County Sheriff's Department participates in the Equitable Sharing program with the US Department of Justice. This program monitors federally seized monies, referred to as asset forfeitures. A report of all receipts and expenditures is required to be submitted after the close of the fiscal year. Attached for your Board's approval is the annual submission of the Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for the period ending June 30, 2023. Approval of the Equitable Sharing agreement allows Lake County to be eligible for asset forfeiture proceeds. These monies are used primarily for training purposes. No federal asset forfeiture monies were received during the 2022/23 fiscal year.

Approve Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification between the County of Lake Sheriff's Department and the US Department of Justice; and authorize the Sheriff and Chair to sign

As you may recall, in August this board approved the purchase of parcel APN 201-010-02, Chandler. Attached is the Easement Deed to the existing well house on parcel No. 201-010-02. This would grant Linda Ruth Chandler an easement to the existing well for the purpose of maintaining, repairing, and accessing the well house facilities. This easement plan has been reviewed and approved by the County Surveyor. This easement does not have any cost affect to the Lake County Watershed Protection District.

Sitting as the Board of Directors for the Lake County Watershed Protection District approve the well house easement deed with Linda Ruth Chandler and authorize the Chair to sign.

Staff is requesting the Board of Supervisors, acting as the Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District (District), authorize the Water Resources Director to apply for the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Flood System Repair Project (FSRP). The FSRP is a bond-funded program that repairs rural State Plan of Flood Control (SPFC) facilities of the Sacramento and San Joaquin River systems under state and LMA cost-share agreements. The Goal of the FSRP program is to provide assistance to Local Maintaining Agencies (LMAs) in implementing flood risk reduction projects. This application, if approved from DWR, would allow the District to enter into a Project Partnership Agreement with DWR, with cost-share provisions that would be used to complete much-needed repairs to the levee maintenance areas within the Upper Lake levee system. Therefore, staff is requesting the District to approve and sign the resolution authorizing the Water Resources Director to submit an application to the FSRP and enter into agreement negotiations if granted. The final agreement, with project descriptions, will come before the District for approval if awarded.

Adopt Resolution authorizing the County of Lake Water Resources Director to apply for California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Flood System Repair Project (FSRP) for much-needed repairs to levee maintenance areas within the Upper Lake levee system.

Our consultant Monument Inc. has prepared a combined Approval of Just Compensation for the purchase of properties known as parcels 004-015-02 for the cost of $296,500, 004-010-51 & 004-013-20 for the cost of $582,700, 004-013-11 for the cost of $625,000, 004-016-23 for the cost of $99,200, and 004-022-12 for the cost of $45,000; all located within the Middle Creek Project Area. The continued movement towards purchasing these properties is forward progress toward the development of the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project. The purchase of these parcels will be completed using grant funds provided by the State of California, Department of Water Resources, and the Flood Corridor Program following the provisions required by the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Properties Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. The appraisal was prepared by a third party hired by our consultant, Monument Inc., with review and approval by the State of California, Department of Water Resources Real Estate Division.

Sitting as the Board of Directors for the Lake County Watershed Protection District Approve the "Approval of Just Compensation" for five (5) Properties within the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project and authorize the Chair of the Board of Directors to sign the Approval.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK WHEREAS, September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the week of September 10th through September 16th is National Suicide Prevention Week, which individuals, organizations, and communities bring awareness to the ongoing epidemic of suicide, bring hope to those who are struggling, offer support to those who have lost loved ones, educate and de-stigmatize, provide resources, and community outreach to the community in an effort to continue to prevent suicide; and WHEREAS, suicide remains the 11th leading cause of death in the United States and the 2nd leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10 to 14 and 25 to 34; with 12.2 million people having thoughts of suicide, 3.2 million having made plans to attempt suicide, and 1.2 million who have attempted suicide; WHEREAS, Lake County has the second highest rate of suicide per capita in California with 16 confirmed deaths per 100,000 total population by suicide in 2021; WHEREAS, suicide affects everyone regardless of age, ethnicity, or background, and promoting and maintaining individual and community wellness, knowing the signs and symptoms of suicide, and provide adequate services to those in need will continually help in reducing and preventing suicide; WHEREAS, recognizing the urgency of providing prevention and intervention services available to all residents of Lake County including those who are at high risk; and WHEREAS, there are resources available including the 988 crisis line and text line, 741741 crisis text line, and Lake County Behavioral Health crisis line for anyone who may be experiencing suicidal ideation, or are concerned about someone they know who may be experiencing suicidal ideation; the Lake County Behavioral Health Prevention Team has trained 400 youth and adult community members in suicide prevention in 2023; WHEREAS, community members are urged to take action for suicide prevention and strive for zero suicides by contacting Lake County Behavioral Health Services for more information regarding suicide prevention and education efforts in and around Lake County; and WHEREAS, the month of September is recognized across the United States as Suicide Prevention Month, to bring awareness and prevention to each community to help find their role in preventing suicide. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, by Lake County Behavioral Health Services and all members of the Lake County Board of Supervisors on this 19th Day of September, 2023, that the month of September 2023 to be declared 'SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH' and that the day of September 10, 2023 be declared 'WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY.'

Adopt Proclamation Designating the Week of September 10, 2023 through September 16 as National Suicide Prevention Week.

Proclamation DECLARING SEPTEMBER 22, 2023, NATIVE AMERICAN DAY IN LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA WHEREAS, Lake County has been home to people for greater than 12,000 years, and the richly diverse cultures of the seven Tribal Nations indigenous to Lake County, Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California, Koi Nation of Northern California, Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, Robinson Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California and Elem Indian Colony, have informed every aspect of our community's history; and WHEREAS, Native Americans have helped to make our community stronger and more prosperous; and WHEREAS, we celebrate the richness of the County's unique Tribal history and traditions and the impact Native American cultures have had upon every American; and WHEREAS, in 2019, our Board took the historic step of declaring each second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples' Day in Lake County, in affirmation of our commitment to honoring this unique and powerful local history; and WHEREAS, Lake County is committed to protecting the Sovereign right of Native American Tribal organizations and institutions to strengthen their own communities; and WHEREAS, in observance of Native American Day, the County of Lake encourages all citizens to join in recognizing the accomplishments and contributions Native Americans have made to our County, and salutes those who have sought to honor the important role of Tribal leadership in our County's past, present and future. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Lake County Board of Supervisors declares Friday, September 22, 2023, Native American Day in Lake County, California.

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Property Details: Property Address: 15892 Kugelman St, Lower Lake, CA Assessor Parcel#: 012-025-860 Zoning Designation: "SR" Suburban Reserve Acres (estimated): 0.66 Property Owner: Salome Lazo Hernandez Patricia Hernandez Lazo Appellant: Richard Saunders (Son-in-law to Patricia Hernandez) Supervisorial District: 1 (Simon) County Witness(es): Lead Code Officer: Christopher Colen, Code Enforcement Officer Witness(es): Marcus Beltramo, Code Enforcement Manager Norman "Joey" Valdez III, Code Enforcement Supervisor Evidence:

A - Request for Hearing - Richard Saunders B - LCC Hearing Procedures, Ch. 13, Section 13-7 C - Site Photos D - Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate On August 16, 2023, the Lake County Community Development Department received a written request from appellant Richard Saunders (Appellant) for a hearing before the Board of Supervisors in response to a Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate (NONOTA) dated August 8, 2023 issued against the property located at 15892 Kugleman St, Lower Lake (hereinafter, property). (Attachment A)

On July 25, 2023, Lake County Code Enforcement (LCCE) executed an inspection warrant to inspect the extent and scope of violation(s) existing on the property. (Attachment C) On August 8, 2023, LCCE determined twenty-seven (27) violation(s) of the Lake County Code existed on the property. A NONOTA citing the twenty-seven violations was posted at the property and sent via certified mail to the property owners address listed with County Records. (Attachment D)

Staff recommends the Board uphold the Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate and direct staff to move forward with the abatement process within thirty (30) days.

On May 25, 2023, the Lake County Planning Commission approved a request to divide a �34-acre property, located at 7130 Red Hills Road, Kelseyville, to create four �5 acre Rural Residential-zoned parcels intended for future residences for Tribal members of the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, and one �14-acre remainder parcel zoned Highway Commercial. The appellant is concerned about Condition No. III.4, which requires improvements to the portion of Red Hills Road adjacent to the land under consideration. Condition No. III.4 states: 4. Prior to recording the final map, the half width of Red Hills Road a County maintained road, shall be improved to conform to Lake Road Design and Construction Standard 200-A, Minor Arterial Road PROJECT BACKGROUND The project site is located on the south-western corner of Red Hills Road and Highway 29 in Kelseyville. The property contains two dwellings and the remains of a walnut orchard that is no longer being farmed. The site has been approved for a small Biomass facility under use permit UP 19-05, however the Biomass facility has no effect on the land division, and the two land use actions are mutually exclusive. Project Description Applicant/Owner: "Scotts Valley Energy Corporation"; Appellant / Applicant Location: 7130 Red Hills Road, Kelseyville A.P.N.: 009-021-07 Parcel Size: �34 acres General Plan: Community Commercial and Rural Residential Zoning: Split-zoned: "RR-SC", Rural Residential - Scenic Combining, and "CH-DR", Highway Commercial - Design Review Topography: Slopes generally less than 10% Flood Designation: "X" Development Proposed with Parcel Map: None; this action creates lots with no associated development proposed Water Supply: Existing permitted groundwater well to be shared by four residential lots Sewage Disposal: Existing and future on-site septic systems Fire Protection: CALFIRE, Kelseyville Fire Protection District Vegetation: Scattered oaks, fallow walnut orchard, manzanita shrubs and grasses Water Courses: None on site Surrounding Zoning and Land Use North: "CH", Highway Commercial, and "RR", Rural Residential split-zoned land; undeveloped, �134 acres in size. East: "PDC", Planned Development Commercial, and "RR", Rural Residential zoned land. The "PDC" lot is �7.6 acres in size and is developed with a mini-storage facility. The property immediately south of the mini storage is about �5.4 acres in size and is zoned Rural Residential and contains an agriculture storage building. South: "A", Agriculture, �30 acres in size, and contains a vineyard. West: "RR", Rural Residential and "CH", Highway Commercial, and is vacant. FIGURE 1 - ZONING OF SITE AND VICINITY SOURCE: LAKE COUNTY GIS MAPPING APPEAL ANALYSIS SEC. 21-58.30 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPEALS. Decisions of the Planning Commission may be appealed as follows: 58.31 Application: Decisions of the Planning Commission may be appealed by an applicant if the applicant believes that a decision was made in error. The Applicant appealed in a timely manner. The appeal is based on road improvements to Red Hill Road that the applicant believes are excessive and unnecessary. The appeal form is included as Attachment 3. 1. Lake County Code, Chapter 17, Subdivisions Chapter 17 of the County Code identifies the requirements for submittal and the authority of the Planning Commission to review parcel maps. The chapter requires improvements to and/or dedication of roads and easements where applicable, and other key items that are required with parcel maps. On July 13, 2023, the Director of Public Works sent an email to the Planning Division stating the reason that the disputed public improvements were necessary. The email stated the following (words in italics were taken directly from the email): 26.6 Where the subdivider or developer of any division or subdivision of land in which any lot or parcel abuts an existing County-maintained road, he shall dedicate by map or separate instruments the right-of-way and shall widen such road under the following conditions: (a) When such a road is an Arterial Road as designated in the Lake County General Plan, the dedication of right-of-way shall be thirty (30) feet from centerline of the existing road on the lots or parcels which abut said road, the widening shall consist of grading, draining, basing and paving to a width of eighteen (18) feet from the centerline of the existing road. (b) When such road is designated as a Collector Road in the Lake County General Plan, the dedicated width shall be twenty-five (25) feet from the centerline of the existing road and the road widening shall be sixteen (16) feet unless the road is listed as a proposed Class II Bikeway in the most recently adopted Lake County Regional Bikeway Plan, in which case the road widening shall be eighteen (18) feet wide and meet all of the conditions in subsection (a) of this section. (c) When such road is designated as a Minor Road in the Lake County General Plan and such road right-of-way width is less than required for a Minor Road under this chapter, then the subdivider or developer shall widen such road, when it abuts any lots or parcels to be subdivided, to conform to the requirements of Minor Roads. (d) The Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors or the Director of Public Works may grant a variation from the required widening provided they find that physical conditions make it impractical to construct said widening. (e) The Planning Commission (or on appeal the Board of Supervisors) may grant a deferral from the widening required by this section on properties designated as Rural Residential, Rural Lands, Agriculture or Resource Conservation in the Land Use Element of the Lake County General Plan when said widening is not currently needed for health and safety purposes or for the orderly development of the surrounding area. As a condition of the deferral, the subdivider shall be required to enter into an Improvement Deferral Agreement with the County. A deferral from the required widening will not be approved under any one of the following conditions: (1) Where the occupancy of the adjoining parcels that abut the road for a distance of a quarter mile exceeds six (6) residences upon one side of the road or eight (8) residences upon both sides of the road; (2) Where more than fifty percent (50%) of the road's respective classification improvements exist within one (1) quarter mile in each direction; (3) Where the County Road Commissioner determines that deferral of improvements would be contrary to public safety and welfare. (Ord. No. 664, � 7.26, 1971; Ord. No. 791, � 1, 3-19-74; Ord. No. 2701, � 1, 10-5-2004; Ord. No. 2730, � 6, 4-26-2005) The conclusion made by the Public Works Director was that the project is not eligible for a deferral to the requirements to improve Red Hills Road. Staff concurs with this position and recommends denial of the appeal. EXHIBITS: 1 - Vicinity Map 2 - Parcel Map for PM 22-02 3 - Appeal Application 4 - Staff Report from the May 25, 2023 Planning Commission hearing with the following Attachments: a. Parcel Map b. Proposed Conditions of Approval c. Initial Study (IS 22-39) d. Agency Comments 5 - Planning Commission Minutes from May 25, 2023 Public Hearing 6 - Agency Comments for Appeal (AB 23-01)

Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors deny the Appeal (AB 23-01); uphold the Planning Commission's decision to approve the Parcel Map (PM 22-02) with the original conditions of approval. Sample Motion: Appeal Denial (AB 23-01) I move that the Board of Supervisors make an intended decision to deny the Appeal (AB 23-01), and uphold the Planning Commission's approval of Parcel Map (PM 22-02), subject to the Conditions of Approval.

The Agricultural Exempt & Temporary Cannabis Processing Structures Ordinance is an ordinance that establishes regulations to permit the use of certain temporary structures for the purposes of drying and processing commercial cannabis onsite at approved outdoor, mixed-light, and indoor commercial cannabis operations, and allows agricultural exempt structures for the storage of supplies and equipment for cannabis cultivation. The proposed ordinance includes several limitations on the size, scope, and duration of the temporary structures that can be permitted in the County, including allowable footprints of structures, and building material specifications that cover temporary tent structures and temporary container structures. The draft ordinance includes the following types of regulations on temporary drying structures for commercial cannabis cultivation: 1) application requirements including submittal of site plans, project descriptions, locations of proposed and existing structures and uses of structures, and proposed dates of use; 2) setback requirements and height limitations; 3) allowable footprint size; 4) slope requirements; 5) electrical limitations and inspection requirements; 6) guidelines for the use of generators; and 7) limitations on the duration of use. The draft ordinance also establishes a process for temporary drying structure building permit applications, renewal, suspension, and revocation; and establishes development standards, performance standards, and temporary permit requirements, as well as a process for building agricultural structures that are exempt from building permit requirements. As directed by the Board at its meeting on September 27, 2022, the draft ordinance has been reviewed by the Cannabis Ordinance Task Force, Agriculture Advisory Committee, and Planning Commission. Following is a description of their recommendations. Those recommendations are included in redlined version in Attachment 1, and incorporated into a clean version as Attachment 2. The details of the recommendations are described below. The Board's Resolution of Intent is included as Attachment 3, and the draft Initial Study (IS 23-13) as Attachment 4. PROJECT OVERVIEW On September 27, 2022, the County of Lake Board of Supervisors (BOS) adopted Resolution of Intent (Resolution 2022-122) to initiate a zoning ordinance amendment regulating agricultural-related structures, mitigation fees, and temporary building types allowable for use on approved commercial cannabis cultivation sites. The BOS requested that the resolution and draft ordinance be considered by the Cannabis Ordinance Task Force (COTF), Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) and Planning Commission before returning all recommendations back to the BOS for a final consideration. Resolution 2022-122 encompassed four primary types of accessory agricultural structures as proposed allowable uses on existing, permitted commercial cannabis cultivation sites which include: 1) allowing agricultural exempt structure permits to be issued for commercial cannabis operations, an application that was not previously allowed for commercial cannabis cultivation without a preexisting agricultural use on the property and a minimum of 10 acres; 2) allowing temporary hoop structures for use within outdoor cultivation canopy areas, which can serve as a means of protecting plants from natural elements and contamination and reducing the amount of water consumption and transpiration in times of severe and exceptional drought; 3) allowing shipping containers for use as temporary storage, drying, and processing structures; and 4) allowing general purpose tents for use as storage, drying, and processing structures. The first two types of proposed accessory structures would both require an agricultural exempt permit to be approved by the CDD Planning Division and the Department of Agriculture, while the second two types of structures would require a temporary building permit, accompanied by a demolition permit, to be approved by the CDD Planning Division and issued by the CDD Building Division. Between October 2022 and January 2023, the COTF reviewed these proposed regulations and considered public comments at their advisory committee meetings. The COTF established final recommendations at their January 23, 2023 meeting and approved the recommendations at their February 7, 2023 meeting. Recommendations made by the COTF covered definitions and terms, specific building practices, access for emergency vehicles, generator use for outdoor cultivation sites, Department of Cannabis Control regulations, Fire District requirements, and limitations on square footage. On February 27, 2023, the Community Development Director brought the ordinance and COTF recommendations to the Agricultural Advisory Committee at their regular meeting. The Committee agreed with the COTF recommendation to preserve the definition of Ag-exempt Structures as well as requirements to make site plans available to the responsible fire district before commencement of the project and to physically locate site plans on site in a Knox Box or other area where they may be easily accessed. They made no further comments on the recommendations. On April 18, 2023, the Planning Commission considered the draft ordinance and COTF and AAC recommendations. Their discussion included: 1) concerns over generator use and their potential impacts on noise, air quality, wildfire risks and hours of operation; 2) concerns about the impacts of concrete padding as a foundation for temporary structures on agricultural land; 3) setback requirements; 4) the movement of containers and the dismantling and removal of temporary structures; and 5) the lack citation and a clear nexus between the items in the draft ordinance and existing regulations, restrictions and requirements. The Planning Commission made a motion to pass further recommendations that increased generator setback requirements, remove the requirement for concrete and asphaltic concrete padding, clarification on allowable square footage and the appropriate CEQA process for environmental analysis of the proposed ordinance. At the April 18, 2023 BOS meeting, staff brought the collective recommendations from the COTF, AAC, and Planning Commission for consideration. A determination was made that the use of temporary hoop houses for outdoor cannabis cultivation could be allowed with a ministerial permit, and the accessory nature of these structures along with demolition requirements could move forward as a stand-alone ordinance that is exempt under CEQA Section 15304. The addition of these temporary hoop structures were deemed to be a Class 4 CEQA exemption which "consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees exempt for forestry and agricultural purposes." Section (e) of this CEQA exempt class allows for "minor temporary use of land having negligible or no permanent effects on the environment, including carnivals, sales of Christmas trees, etc." The stand-alone ordinance was discussed under consideration at several subsequent BOS meetings and was ultimately approved on May 16, 2023 as Ordinance 3132 - The Temporary Hoop Structures for Commercial Cannabis Ordinance. The remaining portions of the ordinance returned to the department for environmental analysis. PROJECT SETTING Largely due to the market changes in the cannabis industry, the County is experiencing an increase in demand for onsite temporary processing structures and ag-exempt structures from cannabis cultivators. There has also been rise in unpermitted processing activities due to a limited number of options for offsite processing available to cultivators within the County. In addition to the high costs and logistical dilemmas of moving wet cannabis product off cultivation sites, local permittees generally prefer to conduct drying and processing of cannabis products onsite. Many of the County's approved major and minor permits for outdoor, mixed-light, and indoor cultivation operations include plans for onsite, permanent processing structures and associated facilities. Despite this, due to cannabis market prices in California drastically falling in 2021, the high costs and delayed processing times for local permitting and state licensing, and steep competition with an illegal cannabis market, many permittees are currently unable to implement their approved processing facility plans. They are currently looking to elected officials to provide a path for temporary structure permitting. If approved, this can help them bridge the gap to a position where they are able to implement the full scope of their approved plans without having to go through the entire use permitting process again. The County currently has 141 approved commercial cannabis use permits. These approved major and minor use permits are comprised of 107 outdoor cultivation operations and 25 mixed-light or indoor cultivation operations, with the remaining permits for manufacturing, processing, or retail uses. Base Zoning Districts where cannabis cultivation is an allowable use include: Agricultural Preserve, Agriculture, Timber Preserve, Rural Lands, Rural Residential, Suburban Reserve, and Planned Development Commercial. Locations where cultivation occurs range in character from traditional agricultural valleys with access to basic infrastructure and utilities, to remote locations in rugged mountainous terrain typically far removed from any utilities or services. Permittees actively pursuing a pathway to use temporary processing structures cross both sides of this spectrum, while those who are interested in new ag-exempt structures tend to be those in more rugged areas without previously established agricultural uses. FIGURE 1. Cannabis Permitting in Lake County PROJECT ANALYSIS General Plan Conformity The County of Lake General Plan was reviewed in order to determine if the proposed ordinance was aligned with its goals and policies. The following section highlights areas where the proposed ordinance is supported by the General Plan: Chapter 3 Land Use 3.2 Growth and Development Goal LU-1: To encourage the overall economic and social growth of the County while maintaining its quality of life standards. * Policy LU-1.8: Permitting Procedures and Regulations The proposed ordinance supports the County's pursuit to ensure that its permitting procedures and regulations are consistent and efficient. Goal LU-2: To clearly differentiate between areas within Lake County appropriate for higher intensity urban services and land uses from areas where rural resource use should be emphasized. * Policy LU-2.4: Agricultural / Residential Buffer The proposed ordinance is consistent with the County policy of requiring adequate setbacks between agricultural and non-agricultural uses. 3.9 Economic Development Goal LU-6: To maintain a healthy and diverse local economy that meets the present and future employment, shopping, recreational, and service needs of Lake County residents. * Policy LU-6.1: Diverse Economic Base The proposed ordinance supports the County's goal of actively promoting the development of a diversified economic base by continuing to promote agriculture, recreation services, and commerce by expanding its efforts to encourage industrial and non-industrial corporate development. Chapter 7 Health & Safety 7.1 General Goal HS-1: To encourage the County is protected from injury and damage resulting from natural catastrophes, man-made events, and hazardous conditions. * Policy HS-1.1: Development Constraints By only allowing temporary and ag-exempt structures in previously analyzed and approved cultivation areas, the proposed ordinance supports the County's policy to permit development only in areas where the potential danger to the health and safety of people can be mitigated to an acceptable level. * Policy HS-1.5: Interagency Coordination The proposed ordinance supports interagency coordination between the CDD Planning Division, Building Division, and the local Fire Districts. 7.3 Air Quality Goal HS-3: To reduce the generation of air pollutants and promote non-polluting activities to minimize impacts to human health and the economy of the County. * Policy HS-3.7: Development Requirements The proposed ordinance supports the County's policy to require developments to be located, designed, and constructed in a manner that would minimize the production of air pollutants by meeting state regulations and requirements as well as those of the Air Quality Management District. 7.5 Hazardous Materials Goal HS-5: To protect residents, visitors, and property from hazardous materials through their safe use, transport, and disposal. * Policy HS-5.6: Contamination Prevention The proposed ordinance is aligned with current requirements for the storage of hazardous materials and is consistent with the County's policy of reviewing new development proposals to ensure that soils, surface water and groundwater are protected from contamination. * Policy HS-5.10: Inspection of Hazardous Material Handlers and Waste Generators The proposed ordinance would require inspections that support the County's goal of inspecting hazardous material handlers and hazardous waste generators to ensure full compliance with laws and regulations. Chapter 8 Noise 8.1 Noise Goal N-1: To protect County residents from the harmful exposure of excessive noise and prevent incompatible land uses from encroaching upon existing and planned land uses. * Policy N-1.1: Noise Compatibility Guidelines By requiring all projects to meet existing noise regulations and thresholds that are "normally acceptable", the proposed ordinance supports the County's policy of ensuring noise compatibility guidelines. * Policy N-1.2: Sensitive Receptors By only allowing temporary processing structures on approved cultivation sites that have been analyzed for proximity to sensitive receptors through 1,000-foot setbacks, the proposed ordinance supports the County's goal to prohibit the development of new commercial, industrial, or other noise generating land uses adjacent to existing residential uses and other sensitive noise receptors such as schools, health care facilities, and libraries. Zoning Ordinance Conformity and General Requirements By requiring temporary processing structures and ag-exempt structures be located on approved project cultivation area sites that allow for the processing and storage uses described with Article 27.13(at), the proposed ordinance is consistent Chapter 21 of the County Municipal Code - the Zoning Ordinance. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The draft ordinance was evaluated in Initial Study 23-13 (Attachment 4) and given the nature of the ministerial permits allowed through the ordinance and the limitation of such permits to be ancillary uses to approved major and minor use permits that have undergone prior CEQA evaluations, no significant impacts were identified and a negative declaration was prepared. Through the requirements of building and safety standards the proposed ordinance would likely improve the safety and wellbeing of the County. The public review period for the Initial Study started August 3, 2023 and concluded September 2, 2023.

Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors take the following actions: A. Adopt Negative Declaration (IS 23-13). B. Approve the first reading of the Ordinance allowing Ag-Exempt and Temporary Processing Structures on approved Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Sites. C. Advance the Ordinance to the next available Board of Supervisors meeting. Sample Motions: Negative Declaration I move that the Board of Supervisors find that the ordinance will not have a significant effect on the environment, and that the Board of Supervisors adopt Initial Study (IS 23-13). Agriculture Exempt and Temporary Processing Structures Ordinance I move to approve the ordinance, to be read in title only. I move to advance the ordinance to the next available Board of Supervisors meeting.

We are pleased to present, for your Board's consideration, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Final Recommended Budget. This memorandum is intended to serve as an update to our June 9, 2023 memorandum introducing the FY 2023-24 Recommended Budget. For your reference, that memorandum is also attached to your agenda packet as much of it is still applicable. Fund Balance Available(carry-over): decreased by just over $11 million from FY 2022-23 to FY 2023-24. This is due to just under $5 million of ARPA funds being spent or transferred to non-general fund departments. There was also $3.5 million transferred to the General Reserve and just under $4 million transferred to the Building and Infrastructure Reserve in FY 2022-23. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) also known as State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF): The County received $12,506,226. Of that, $4,752,947 has been spent or transferred to non-General Fund departments. $7,711,303 has been budgeted to be spent this fiscal year. $1,000,000 was used to create a Housing trust fund which is reported under reserves. Leaving a balance of $41,976 unbudgeted of the housing and economic allocation. Allocations that have changed since the board last approved the committee's recommendation: Project Approved Proposed Mobile Library Vehicle 200,000 150,000 Countywide Credit Card Acceptance 50,000 0 Granicus ClerkDocs 64,500 54,100 Content Management System 150,000 75,000 CDD-General Plan Update 1,000,000 1,600,000 New - Ambulance Support (Medical Director for 3 years) 0 6,800 Testing & Vaccination Sites 350,000 0 EMS Contract 200,000 150,000 Kelseyville Senior Center 700,000 800,000 Property tax: The increase in property taxes received between FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23 was $1,086,898, which equated to a 3.62% increase. Sales Tax: Bradley-Burns (1%) Sales tax revenues received in FY 2022-23 equaled $4,422,279 which was an increase of $129,784 over FY 2021-22. Prop 172 sales tax revenues for FY 2022-23 equaled $4,472,693 which was a decrease of $296,007 compared to FY 2021-22. Transient Occupancy Tax: Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenues totaled $780,349 in FY 2022-23 which was a decrease of $138,102 compared to FY 2021-22. Cannabis Tax: Cannabis tax received a revenue of $1,808,378 in FY 2022-23 which was a decrease of $4,606,537 from FY 2021-22. Reserves: Staff recommends increasing the following reserve accounts using a portion of the FBA (carry-over). Fund Title Amount 151 General Reserves 500,000 152 Parks Reserve 3,000,000 154 Technology Reserve 4,000,000 157 General Designated Reserve 3,060,752 416 Housing Trust Fund 2,000,000 Capital Assets: The FY 2023-24 Final Recommended Budget includes funding for a number of capital projects, many of which are supported by grants or other special funding, including, but not limited to: New Projects Southshore expansion project - Mental Health $426,000 Replacement of vehicles - Special Districts $462,000 Replacement truck box - Animal Control $76,000 Jail cameras, server storage, upgrade and replacement - Sheriff $150,000 Backup storage for jail camera server - Sheriff $50,000 Logging Recorder - Sheriff $80,000 Decreases to Previously Approved Projects Replacement of Unmarked Vehicles for Department Use - Sheriff $282,021 $(128,114) Replacement Pursuit Vehicles - Sheriff $488,661 (177,347) Lake County Parks Parks Beautification Project (Caltrans Clean CA Grant) 1,289,545 $(69,000) Lakebed Recovery Project - Special Districts $469,480 $(64,488) Requested Positions additions since recommended budget: 1 Accountant I/II - BU 1122 (Acct Tech position will be removed at next vacancy) 1 Capital Project Manager - BU 1671 1 Facilities Maintenance Supervisor - BU 1671 (Facilities Maintenance Lead Worker position will be removed at next vacancy) 1 Accountant Technician - BU 2112 (removed Acct Tech Sr.) 1 Staff Services Analyst - BU 2702 (removed Grant Manager) 1 Staff Services Analyst - BU 2703 2 Supervisors BH Clin Spec - BU 4014 (removed BH Prog Mgr. position) The cost of new General Fund positions included in the Final Recommended budget is absorbed within the department's net county cost.

Your approval of this Recommended Final Budget will enable the County to meet its statutory obligations and continue operations for FY 2023-24.

1) Adopt the Resolution Adopting the Final Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 as detailed in the attached, incorporating any changes desired by your Board following budget hearings. 2) Adopt the Resolution Establishing New Classifications, the Effective Date Thereof, and Amending the Position Allocation Chart for Fiscal Year 2023-24 to Conform to the Adopted Budget.

Animal Care and Control was granted an extraordinary request for $45,000 that was allocated into the Animal Care and Control budget 2703, object code 62.74 for the capital asset purchase of a replacement Animal Control Box. Animal Care and Control is scheduled to get a replacement truck this fiscal year for one of its aging trucks. The current box scheduled to be placed on the new truck is beyond life expectancy and requires constant maintenance. It is no longer cost efficient to maintain this box. Six vendors were contacted with two being non-responsive and two no longer making boxes. Two bids were received for the Animal Control Box. Diamond Truck Body was the low bidder in the amount $38,184.85. This bid includes the box itself and the installation of the box. Please approve the purchase of these items and authorize the Animal Care and Control Director or his designee to issue a purchase order.

(a) Approve the Purchase of the Animal Control Box from Diamond Truck Body in the amount of $38,184.85 and (b) Authorize the Animal Care and Control Director or his designee to issue a Purchase Order.

The General Plan and Local Area Plans are community-driven, long range documents which guide all land use planning projects. Because communities change over time, these documents must be updated periodically. Lake County's General Plan was last updated in 2008. Our eight local area plans were last updated between 1988 (Lower Lake), and 2010 (Middletown). Updating these plans is an intensive process, but vital in order to assure planning and development decisions reflect the community's vision for the future of our County and its communities. The Community Development Department sent out a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the update of both the General Plan and the 8 Local Area Plans and received three responses. After consideration by the Consultant Selection Team, PlaceWorks was selected by unanimous decision, based on their expertise, their emphasis on public outreach, and their understanding of our intent to update the area plans first, and then the General Plan, in order to make sure the voice of the local communities resonates through the General Plan. Additionally, they supported our intention to make certain required reports, such as the Climate Vulnerability Analysis, and Countywide Evacuation Plan; regional documents, giving our cities tools they can use to update their own long range planning documents. The proposal is included as Attachment 1. The timeline is ambitious, with a Kick-Off in October, and 8 area plans and the General Plan to be completed certified and adopted by the Board of Supervisors by late 2026. The total amount of the proposed agreement is not to exceed $1,888,954.00. The budget is included as Attachment 2. Grant funds for this project have been gathered from a number of sources, including the Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) and Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Grants, and would not be possible without the Board's support in allotting significant funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant. These funding sources are reflected in the department's recommended budget. This item was carried over from September 12, 2023, to follow the Board's approval of the Budget. Staff eagerly anticipates launching this project and requests approval of the proposed agreement. The draft Agreement is included as Attachment 3.

Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and PlaceWorks for planning services for the General Plan and Local Area Plans Update, in an amount not to exceed $1,888,954.00, and authorize the Chair to sign.

On October 18, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved an Agreement with COAR Design Group to provide professional design services for the expansion of the Behavioral Health facility in Clearlake. The scope of work for the Agreement, which built upon previous architectural engineering work completed in 2015 for the design of additional treatment space, includes schematic design (which is now complete), design development, construction documents, and construction assistance. During the schematic design phase COAR worked with Behavioral Health staff to confirm the building program, which in 2015 envisioned an approximate 3,400 square foot building expansion and only minor modifications to the existing building necessary as a result of the expansion. The program review resulted in the conclusion that more significant modifications are required to the existing building - primarily mechanical, electrical, and architectural changes that were not in the original scope of work - as well as a larger expansion area of approximately 5,000 square feet. The changes generate the need for additional services to be included in the Agreement scope of work for COAR to continue. The justification for the increased scope of work is multifaceted. First, Behavioral Health does not presently have enough office space to house all staff, and certainly does not have room to expand to meet the needs of the community and mandates set forth by the State. Additionally, the expansion will include provision of outpatient SUD services that will engage in opioid misuse abatement activities, as indicated in the opioid fund guidance. Lastly, modifications to the existing building will result in a facility that feels clean, inviting, and modern, something our Lake County beneficiaries (and staff) drastically need. Appropriations for the project are included in Budget Unit 4014, Mental Health. Funding for the project comes from a Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Planning Grant awarded to the County in the Fall of 2022 in the amount of $130,000, Mental Health Services Act Capital/Facilities funding, and Opioid Settlement Funding. In order to apply for the next round of BHCIP funding, the Department must be as close to shovel-ready as possible, which includes the submission of design and construction drawings. Completion of this design project will enable Behavioral Health Services to apply for future grant funding to complete the expansion and revitalization project.

Approve Amendment One to the Agreement with COAR Design Group for Facility Design Services for the Behavioral Health Clearlake Facility Expansion Project, an increase of $180,000 for a new Agreement not-to-exceed amount of $474,000, and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement

The current FY budget provides for a vehicle to replace SD39, (a service truck) which has become too costly to maintain. This will be for Kelseyville County Water/Wastewater District #3. The proposed replacement was quoted through the State contract (cooperative purchases) to Central Garage. The quote for the proposed vehicle is attached for review.

(a) Waive the Competitive Bid Process per Section 2-38.4, Cooperative Purchases, of the County Code. (b) Approve the Purchase of a Ford F-550 Service Truck for KCWWD#3 and authorize the Special Districts Administrator/Assistant Purchasing Agent to sign the Purchase Request.

(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): The FY 23/24 LACOSAN-SE Capital Asset Budget includes an appropriation of $79,000 for the purchase of a Tractor with loader. Tractor will be used to maintain the Southeast Treatment Plant property through road grading, ditch maintenance, and mowing activities which will help reduce the chances of wildfires. Equipment was sourced competitively through Sourcewell's cooperative purchasing contract with Garton Tractor Inc. (Sourcewell Quote Number #2696713). The bid is in accordance with the County's purchasing code Section 2-38.4, Cooperative Purchases. Equipment quote is attached in the agenda packet. Staff respectfully requests your Board approve the purchase order for a Four-wheel Drive ROPS Tractor. ______________________________________________________________________

a) Waive the competitive bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 2-38.4 Cooperative Purchases. b) Authorize Special Districts Administrator/Assistant Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order not to exceed $79,000 to Garton Tractors for the purchase of a Four-wheel Drive ROPS Tractor.

(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): The FY 23/24 LACOSAN-SE Capital Asset Budget includes an appropriation of $550,000 for the purchase of a Vactor Truck. The Vactor will be utilized to clean lines, safely excavate to address water leaks or sewer main problems, and to clear blockages in the collection system. It will also be used for cleaning and maintaining our sewer lift stations throughout the district. This unit will supplement an existing vacuum truck in the fleet which is sized for our larger lift stations but is too large to service some of the narrower streets where our facilities are located. This unit also does not require a Class A license to operate allowing a wider range of district staff the ability to respond to afterhours calls. Equipment was sourced competitively through Sourcewell's cooperative purchasing contract with Vactor Manufacturing (contract #122017-FSC-2) and their local dealer Owen Equipment. The bid is in accordance with the County's purchasing code Section 2-38.4, Cooperative Purchases. Equipment quotes and the Sourcewell cooperative contract with the vendor are attached in the agenda packet. Staff respectfully requests your Board approve the purchase order for a Vactor 2100i Truck. ______________________________________________________________________

a) Waive the competitive bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 2-38.4 Cooperative Purchases. b) Authorize Special Districts Administrator/Assistant Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order not to exceed $550,000.