Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, November 28, 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
5.1a) Waive the formal bidding process, subject to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of good or services; and b) Approve Agreement between County of Lake and AireMedCare Network for Air Ambulance Services and Authorize the Chair to Sign
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On September 29, 2021, your Board approved the MOUs with all bargaining units. One of the items in the MOUs state that the County would provide membership into an air medical program, such as REACH Air Medical Services, to all eligible employees. Services are to commence on January 1, 2024, and the first day of the month following date of hire thereafter.
AireMedCare Network is an alliance of affiliated air ambulance providers to the geographic area that includes the County of Lake.
Attached for your Board's consideration is the agreement with AirMedCare Network to provide air ambulance services to eligible County of Lake employees.
Recommended Action
a) Waive the formal bidding process, subject to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods and services; and b) Approve Agreement between County of Lake and AirMedCare Network for Air Ambulance Services and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
5.2Approve Renewal of Universal Designation of Subrecipient’s Agent Resolution Authorizing the County Administrative Officer and the Auditor-Controller to Provide Assurances and Agreements Required by the California Office of Emergency Services for Disaster Events
Report
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) requires an active Designation of Subrecipient's Agent Resolution to be on file.
The last universal designation was approved by the Board on December 1, 2020, and it is expiring. To ensure continuity of CalOES review and processing of County disaster events, the designation must not lapse.
Recommended Action
Approve renewal of Universal Designation of Subrecipient's Agent Resolution authorizing the County Administrative Officer and Auditor-Controller to provide assurances and agreements required by the California Office of Emergency Services for disaster events and authorize the Chair, Vice-Chair, and a third Board Member to certify the form.
5.3Approve Agreement Between County of Lake and Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital for Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Services and Professional Services Associated with Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalizations in the Amount of $50,000 for Fiscal Years 2023-24 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Lake County Behavioral Health Services has contracted with Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital for these services since FY 2022-23 for these services. This facility accepts youth, which is very helpful, as LCBHS completes with all other counties in the Northern California Superior Region for acute beds and beds are limited for children. As such, this contract is double what is was last year in an effort to keep up with demand. These costs are full reimbursable by the Department of Healthcare Services and LCBHS acts as a Medi-Cal passthrough for these healthcare claims.
Under 9 California Code of Regulations (CCR) section 1810.430(a), a Mental Health Plan like Behavioral Health is required to contract with a Traditional Hospital (TH) that meets the Implementation Plan standards. Behavioral Health shall also contract with Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSH) that meet the Implementation Plan criteria and is either in the County or, if in a different County, accounts for 5 percent or $20,000, whichever is more, of the total fiscal year Fee-For Service/Medi-Cal psychiatric inpatient hospital services payments for Behavioral Health clients.
We conducted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) with Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare services to ensure they remain in good standing for continued service provision, in accordance with the County Purchasing Ordinance.
Recommended Action
Approve Agreement Between County of Lake and Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital for Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Services and Professional Services Associated with Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalizations in the Amount of $50,000 for Fiscal Years 2023-24 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
| Estimated Cost | $50,000 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $50,000 |
5.4Ratify closure of the Lake County Behavioral Health Services Department to the public for a mandatory all staff training regarding safe de-escalation on Thursday, November 16, 2023.
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Lake County Behavioral Health Services closed all offices to the public in order to provide a mandatory training to all staff regarding safe de-escalation techniques. Unfortunately, the Department failed to request the Board to grant closure and must ratify this request after-the-fact.
Recommended Action
Ratify closure of the Lake County Behavioral Health Services Department to the public for a mandatory all staff training regarding safe de-escalation on Thursday, November 16, 2023.
5.5Approve Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes from September 12, 2023 and September 19, 2023
Action Item
passed on consent
5.6Approve Agreement between County of Lake and Lake County Office of Education for Family WRAP Services as Part of the Prop 64 – Health and Safety Grant (Cohort 3), through September 30, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $800,000, and authorize the Chair to sign.
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On June 6th, 2023, the Board of Supervisors signed a resolution to apply for and accept grant funding from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) - the Prop 64 - Health & Safety Grant (Cohort 3) Program. This grant funds the continuation of the services previously funded by the BSCC - Cohort 1 grant - for Cannabis Code Enforcement and Family WRAP services - drug prevention services directed to at-risk youth and their families. Family WRAP is delivered by our partner in this grant, the Lake County Office of Education (LCOE).
The Community Development Department seeks approval of this agreement with LCOE to continue WRAP services, as part Cohort 3 grant.
The County of Lake will reimburse LCOE for WRAP services, according to the budget provided, beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2028, not to exceed $800,000 over the 5 year grant period, as authorized by the grant agreement. County staff will work with LCOE to ensure proper reporting and reimbursement protocols are followed.
Recommended Action
Approve agreement between County of Lake and Lake County Office of Education for Family WRAP Services as Part of the Prop 64 - Health and Safety Grant (Cohort 3), through September 30, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $800,000, and authorize the Chair to sign.
5.7a) Approve Budget Transfer in Budget Unit 6022 – Library for $53,342 from account 760.28-30 to Capital Asset account 760.62-72; and b) amend the list of capital assets of the 2023-2024 budget to increase the Mobile Library Vehicle (Bookmobile) to $200,000 and authorize the Chair to the Board of Supervisors to sign.
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The budget transfer from 760.28-30, Special Departmental Expense/Supplies & Services, to 62.72 Cap. FA-Equipment/Autos & Light Trucks, is necessary to purchase the Mobile Library Vehicle.
Recommended Action
a) Approve Budget Transfer in Budget Unit 6022 - Library for $53,342 from account 760.28-30 to Capital Asset account 760.62-72; and b) amend the list of capital assets of the 2023-2024 budget to increase the Mobile Library Vehicle (Bookmobile) to $200,000 and authorize the Chair to the Board of Supervisors to sign
| Estimated Cost | $50,000 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $50,000 |
5.8Adopt Proclamation Commending Billy Roberson for Heroic Actions in Saving the Life of a Teenager At Lakeport Unified School District
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF LAKE,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PROCLAMATION
Commending Billy Roberson for Heroic Actions In
Saving The Life of a Teenager At
Lakeport Unified School District
WHEREAS, Billy Roberson is a Deputy Probation Officer assigned as a School Resource Officer at Lakeport Unified School District; and
WHEREAS, on November 14, in the course of his duties, he was made aware of a teenager who had lost consciousness, stopped breathing, and appeared to be suffering from an overdose; and
WHEREAS, not only took immediate and heroic action to provide for the teenager's medical needs by administering Narcan, but ensured emergency medical personnel were called and that the scene was sufficiently controlled so that emergency medical personnel would immediately be able to take any necessary additional action upon their arrival; and
WHEREAS, actions like those taken by Deputy Probation Officer Roberson go well beyond the bounds of his usual job duties, and his insightful and immediate work had immeasurable and life-altering effects on not only the teenager, but all of those connected to her; and
WHEREAS, this display of decisive and heroic behavior under great pressure is a shining example for all Lake County residents, and the effects of it will be felt socially and economically for years to come.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Lake County Board of Supervisors does hereby commend Deputy Probation Officer Billy Roberson for his remarkable insight and efforts in saving a life, and by virtue of this recognition extend the deep and heartfelt thanks of Lake County's communities to Officer Roberson for his great professionalism and extraordinary service.
Passed and adopted this 28th day of November, 2023
Recommended Action
Adopt Proclamation Commending Billy Roberson for Heroic Actions in Saving the Life of a Teenager At Lakeport Unified School District
5.9a) Waive competitive bidding pursuant to Lake County Code Section 2-38.2(2) due to the unique nature of the goods and services provided; and b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Nordhammer Art Foundry for the creation and installation of a life-size bronze cast Lake Pomo family sculpture in the amount of $230,000, and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
For nearly a decade, Lake County Museum staff has collaborated with the museum's Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC), the non-profit organization Friends of the Lake County Historical Museum (Friends), and other community members to bring to reality the idea of commissioning a Lake Pomo family statue to be placed on the grounds of the Historic Courthouse Museum in Lakeport. In 2018, your Board approved the idea and designated a space on the museum grounds for the statue. In July of 2019 the TAC solicited proposals from sculptors which resulted in six proposals. After a thorough evaluation process, TAC recommended the selection of Nordhammer Art Foundry of Kelseyville (Nordhammer). In 2020 the County hired Nordhammer to prepare a concept design. Nordhammer then worked closely with the TAC, local Pomo cultural and spiritual leaders, and Museum staff for consensus on the design details. The concept design (which can be seen in Exhibit D of the attached Agreement) served as the basis for the County's successful grant application this year to the California Arts Council's Upstate California Creative Corps Program to commission a local artist to create a life-size bronze sculpture. This grant, in combination with donations already received plus a General Fund contribution already included in the County budget, is anticipated to fully fund the project. Staff recommends your Board's approval of the Agreement with Nordhammer for commissioning of the full sculpture.
It is important to note that approval of the Agreement requires your Board to waive the County's competitive bid process in consideration of the unique nature of the goods and services provided. The County was successful in its application for the aforementioned California Arts Council grant thanks in large part to the concept design prepared by Nordhammer that was included in the grant application. Therefore, it is in the County's best interest to continue with Nordhammer for the full commissioning to ensure the final statue matches the intent of the concept design and builds upon.
As mentioned earlier, funding for this project comes from several sources. Approximately $60,000 is from donations from the seven local tribes and various non-profit organizations, businesses, private citizens, and trusts; $65,000 is from the California Arts Council's Upstate Creative Corps grant; and the remainder will be funded from your Board's contribution from the General Fund.
Recommended Action
A) Waive competitive bidding pursuant to Lake County Code Section 2-38.2(2) due to the unique nature of the goods and services provided; and B) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Nordhammer Art Foundry for the creation and installation of a life-size bronze cast Lake Pomo family sculpture, and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement
5.10a) Waive the Formal Bidding Process Pursuant to County Ordinance 3109 Section 2-38 due to 38.5 Purchase of Proprietary Articles in Which Contractor is the Sole Provider of Service; and b) Approve Contract Between County of Lake and Fiscal Experts, Inc. for Time Study Service, in the Amount of $33,120 Per Fiscal Year from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026, and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Time Study Buddy (TSB) is a sole source cloud-based study service program provided by Fiscal Experts, Inc. The program's purpose is to maximize federal and state funding by maintaining records of employee hours and activities; allowing LCDSS to easily generate and submit reports to relevant governing authorities. As a direct charge county, CDSS requires LCDSS to submit a staff time reporting plan at the beginning of each fiscal year, which requires accurate documentation of every staff member's classification, function, and activities. TSB has a function that allows LCDSS to directly generate and submit reports to CDSS, saving significant staff time and ensuring more accurate reporting. Currently, there are 34 counties in California that use this service.
Pursuant to Lake County Ordinance 3109 Section 2-38 (38.5) we request a waiver of the formal bidding process due to Fiscal Expert, Inc.'s status as the sole provider of work activity tracking software. Time Study Buddy is unique and cannot be alternatively sourced.
Recommended Action
a) Waive the Formal Bidding Process Pursuant to County Ordinance 3109 Section 2-38 due to 38.5 purchase of proprietary articles in which contractor is the sole provider of service; and b) Approve Contract between County of Lake and Fiscal Experts, Inc. for Time Study Service, in the amount of $33,120 per fiscal year from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026, and authorize the Chair to sign.
| Estimated Cost | $82,800 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $82,800. |
5.11Approve First Amendment to Contract Between County of Lake and MRI Software, LLC for Voucher Waitlist Module, in the Amount of $500.00 Per Fiscal Year from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026, and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Lake County Housing Commission (LCHC) currently operates under the Lake County Department of Social Services (LCDSS). LCDSS currently contracts with Management Reports Incorporated (MRI) Software, LLC for the provision of Lindsey program management software and fee accounting services, which LCHC has utilized for many years. The software suite helps the LCHC to optimize operational and administrative processes and fulfill government compliance requirements via a cloud-based solution that includes a voucher management system, financial data system, and finance statement preparation.
This first amendment to Contract adds an online housing choice voucher waitlist module to our current MRI/Lindsey software package. The inclusion of an online waitlist will save significant staff time that is currently spent on data entry of paper forms and will allow applicants to check their application status without calling into the LCHC office. The waitlist module requires applications to be complete before submission, which will reduce the number that are rejected later. Additionally, the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity recommended that the LCHC accept waitlist applications online in addition to the current options of mail/fax/drop off.
The software has a one-time setup cost of $750 in addition to an annual fee of $500.
Recommended Action
Approve First Amendment to Contract between County of Lake and MRI Software, LLC for Voucher Waitlist Module, in the amount of $500.00 per fiscal year from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026, and authorize the Chair to sign.
| Estimated Cost | $2,250.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $2,250.00 |
5.12Approve budget transfer allocating money from object code 18.00 to 61.60 in the amount of $87,616 for the replacement of Media AC at the Soda Bay Water Treatment Plant
Action Item
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
(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
On September 26, 2023 your board approved the Special Districts Administrator/Assistant Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order not to exceed $91,000 to WesTech for the purchase of a 320 CUF of Media AC. Funds were not budgeted during the annual budget period so a budget transfer is required to complete the purchase. Media AC at the Soda Bay Water Treatment plant needs to be replaced in all clarifiers. The media has been in use for 20 years and has reached the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced. The media replacement is an improvement to the existing infrastructure allowing the Soda Bay Treatment Plant to operate more efficiently and costs should be capitalized.
______________________________________________________________________
Recommended Action
Approve budget transfer allocating money from object code 18.00 to 61.60 in the amount of $87,616 for the replacement of Media AC at the Soda Bay Water Treatment Plant.
| Estimated Cost | $87,616.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $0 |
| Additional Requested | 0 |
| Future Annual Cost | 0 |
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved consent agenda items 5.1 through 5.12. 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.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.39:08 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Commending Billy Roberson for Heroic Actions in Saving the Life of a Teenager At Lakeport Unified School District
Proclamation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF LAKE,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PROCLAMATION
Commending Billy Roberson for Heroic Actions In
Saving The Life of a Teenager At
Lakeport Unified School District
WHEREAS, Billy Roberson is a Deputy Probation Officer assigned as a School Resource Officer at Lakeport Unified School District; and
WHEREAS, on November 14, in the course of his duties, he was made aware of a teenager who had lost consciousness, stopped breathing, and appeared to be suffering from an overdose; and
WHEREAS, not only took immediate and heroic action to provide for the teenager's medical needs by administering Narcan, but ensured emergency medical personnel were called and that the scene was sufficiently controlled so that emergency medical personnel would immediately be able to take any necessary additional action upon their arrival; and
WHEREAS, actions like those taken by Deputy Probation Officer Roberson go well beyond the bounds of his usual job duties, and his insightful and immediate work had immeasurable and life-altering effects on not only the teenager, but all of those connected to her; and
WHEREAS, this display of decisive and heroic behavior under great pressure is a shining example for all Lake County residents, and the effects of it will be felt socially and economically for years to come.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Lake County Board of Supervisors does hereby commend Deputy Probation Officer Billy Roberson for his remarkable insight and efforts in saving a life, and by virtue of this recognition extend the deep and heartfelt thanks of Lake County's communities to Officer Roberson for his great professionalism and extraordinary service.
Passed and adopted this 28th day of November, 2023
Recommended Action
Presentation Only
This ceremonial item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Chief Probation Officer Wendy Mondfrans read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Deputy Probation Officer Billy Roberson. Deputy Probation Officer Billy Roberson spoke.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.49:15 A.M. - Consideration of Lake County Resource Conservation District’s Annual Report
Report
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Lake County Resource Conservation District (LCRCD) is a Special District of the State of California, serving Lake County since consolidation in 2016. The Board of Directors has made significant changes this past year to enable increased services for the County, its environment and residents. We are reorganizing to ensure reliable operations for the long-term. Our portfolio includes stewardship of water, soil, and forest with current emphasis on fire preparedness and resiliency. Our unique status as a special district allows us to partner directly with other government entities, especially the County, for an efficient response to the needs of the public.
Recommended Action
Presentation Only.
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Lake County Resource Conservation District President Harry Lyons presented the PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Chief Climate Resiliency Officer Terre Logsdon spoke.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.59:30 AM- Presentation of Partnership Health Plan Expansion and Lake County Partnership Health Ordinance Update.
Presentation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Lynn Scuri, Regional Director for Partnership Health Plan will present the Partnership Health Plan expansion and Partnership Ordinance Update.
Recommended Action
No Action Needed.
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Director of Partnership Health Plan Lynn Scuri, Dr. Marshall Kubata, Public Health Officer Dr. Noemi Doohan, and Deputy Health Services Director Kim Tangerman 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.
6.69:45 AM - Presentation of Public Health Officer Dr. Noemi Doohan Work Plan for September 1, 2023 – September 1, 2024.
Presentation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Local Public Health Officers (PHO) have distinct duties and broad authority to take action to prevent disease. The PHO is vested with the authority to issue orders, including orders for isolation and quarantine. The PHO may declare a local health emergency, when necessary, which can then be extended by the Board of Supervisors.
California law gives local health officers at least 171 distinct duties. This work plan groups these health officer duties into 10 essential Public Health Services involving 5 different areas of service. In addition to building the effectiveness of the Public Health Services Department overall through the performance of these core duties, specific health officer deliverables for the year include:
1. Work collaboratively with the Fire Chiefs, and with the LEMSA North Coast EMS as an advisor and to finalize an ambulance ordinance for the County of Lake in early 2024 which will be presented ultimately for BOS approval.
2. Complete jail inspection per requirements of Statute (Title 15) in 2023 and 2024
3. Support new Health Services Director expected to join the department in early 2024.
4. Facilitate implementation of $1.16 million in grant funding received in November 2023 from the State of California for Cal-AIM Path Cited innovations.
5. Create and execute a contingency plan when the Public Health Officer is unavailable to report to duty.
Recommended Action
No action required.
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Public Health Officer Dr. Noemi Doohan present 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.
6.710:30 A.M. - Public Hearing - Consideration of Proposed Negative Declaration (IS 23-03), General Plan Amendment (GPAP 23-01), and Rezone (RZ 23-01) for Reynolds System, Inc., to Change the General Plan Designation of a Portion of the Parcel from Rural Lands to Industrial, and Rezone a Portion of the Parcel from Rural Lands to Heavy Industrial; Location: 18649 CA State Highway 175, Middletown (APN: 013-046-04)
Public Hearing
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
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Special Zoning Exception SPE 83-1
2. Existing General Plan and Zoning Maps
3. Exhibit "A" Proposed Zoning District Map
4. Exhibit "A' Proposed Land Use Designation Map
5. Vicinity Map
6. Agency Comments
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant requests a Rezone and a General Plan Amendment for a +145-acre parcel located at 18649 Hwy 175, Middletown. The Planning Commission reviewed this application on September 28, 2023, and approved a recommendation for approval of the Rezone and General Plan Amendment to the Board of Supervisors.
The Project Parcel has been divided into three General Plan land use designations: Rural Lands, which covers most of the parcel; Resource Conservation, which applies to the creek that runs through the middle of the property; and Industrial, located on the lower east side of the parcel. The property has two base zones: Rural Lands and Heavy Industrial. Additionally, there are three overlays in place: Waterway Combining District, Scenic Combining District, and Design Review Combining District.
In 2009 the applicant received approval for a Rezone and General Plan Amendment for the Industrial portion of the property. However, due to an error on the part of the County, the action was recorded in the wrong location. Now, the applicant would like to rectify this mistake and expand the Industrial portion of the property to allow for future expansion of its current use as a manufacturing facility.
On September 28, 2023, the Planning Commission reviewed this proposal. The Planning Commission approved a recommendation for approval of the Rezone and General Plan Amendment to the Board of Supervisors. However, the Planning Commission inadvertently omitted the adoption of the Negative Declaration. The adoption of the Negative Declaration is included in the recommended actions below.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the following actions:
A. Adopt a Negative Declaration (IS 23-03) based on the following findings:
1. The rezoning is consistent with the Lake County General Plan, Middletown Area Plan, and the Lake County Zoning Ordinance.
2. That the uses intended on the subject site is compatible with the existing zoning
3. The project will not result in the conversion of agricultural lands into a land use designation that precludes agriculture uses.
4. The project will not result in the need for increased public services.
5. The rezoning will not result in any significant adverse environmental impact and a negative declaration with no new mitigation measures.
B. Approve the General Plan Amendment (GPAP 23-01) for the following reasons:
1. The amendment is consistent with the Lake County General Plan and the Middletown Area Plan.
2. The project will not result in the conversion of agricultural lands into a land use designation that precludes agricultural uses.
3. The project will not result in any significant adverse environmental impact, a negative declaration has been adopted.
4. All existing General Plan designations will remain unchanged.
C. Approve Rezone (RZ 23-01) for the following reasons:
1. The rezoning is consistent with the Lake County General Plan, Middletown Area Plan, and the Lake County Zoning Ordinance.
2. That the use intended on the subject site is compatible with existing zoning.
3. The project will not result in the conversion of agricultural lands into a land use designation that precludes agricultural uses.
4. All existing combining districts will remain unchanged.
5. The project will not result in any significant adverse environmental impact.
SAMPLE MOTIONS:
NEGATIVE DECLARATION (IS 23-03)
I move that the Board of Supervisors adopt the Negative Declaration (IS 23-03) for Reynolds Systems, Inc. for the property located at 18649 CA State Hwy 175, Middletown, (APN: 013-064-04), based on the findings set forth in the Board Memorandum dated November 28, 2023.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPROVAL
I move that the Board of Supervisors make a motion to adopt the General Plan Amendment (GPAP 23-01) for Reynolds Systems, Inc. located at 18649 CA State Hwy 175, Middletown (APN: 013-064-04), based on the findings set forth in the Board Memorandum, dated November 28, 2023.
REZONE APPROVAL
(This action should not be taken until after the Board has adopted the general plan amendment)
I move that the reading of the ordinance be waived, and the title only be read.
I offer the ordinance.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, continued the item to December 5, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Mireya Turner requested this item be continued to a future date.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.811:00 A.M. - (Continued from November 7, 2023) Consideration of Proposed Findings of Fact and Decision in the Appeal of Scotts Valley Energy Corporation (AB 23-01)
Action Item
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: abstain Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: abstain Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Carried 3-1 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: abstain Green: nay Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: abstain Green: nay Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On November 7, 2023, the Board of Supervisors considered the Findings of Fact and Decision of the Scotts Valley Energy Corporation (SVEC) Appeal of the Parcel Map (PM 22-02). Mr. Tom Jordan, representing SVEC, questioned the length of the half-width road improvements to be required as a Condition of the Tentative Map. It was Mr. Jordan's opinion that the half-width road improvements on Red Hills Road should be limited to the portion of the parcel that was within the "RR" Rural Residential Zoning District, and not include the portion of the parcel line that is within the "CH" Highway Commercial Zoning District. The Board continued the item to the November 28th meeting to allow Public Works and Community Development staff to confer.
Section 17-26.6 of the Lake County Code (attached) requires road improvements by, "the subdivider or developer of any division or subdivision of land in which any lot or parcel abuts an existing County-maintained road." The Code makes no mention of road improvements for only portions of that abutment, as a subdivision project involves the entire parcel. Staff is unable to support Mr. Jordan's position that the required road improvement should apply only to the portion of the project parcel intended for housing development.
Additional amendments, including the removal of Section 7, and other typographical changes, were approved by the Board and are reflected in the draft Findings of Fact and Decision, included in both redline and clean versions, as Attachments 2 and 3.
Community Development and Public Works Staff recommend the approval of the Findings of Fact and Decision, with no further amendment.
Recommended Action
1. Move to approve the Findings of Fact and Decision and authorize the Chair to Sign; and
2. Move to grant the appeal in part with Condition No. III.4 to Parcel Map (PM 22-02) amended to state: "Prior to the recording of the final map, developer shall submit payment to the Department of Public Works for the half width of Red Hills Road, a County-maintained road, improvements to conform to the Lake Road Design and Construction Standard 200-A, Minor Arterial Road, or complete the required improvements."
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved the finding of facts and decision as reflected in the attachment in the agenda packet which states the corrections made. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Sabatier, Green, and Pyska
Recused- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, moved to grant the appeal in part with Condition No. III.4 to Parcel Map (PM 22-02) amended to state: “Prior to the recording of the final map, developer shall submit payment to the Department of Public Works for the half width of Red Hills Road, a County-maintained road, improvements to conform to the Lake Road Design and Construction Standard 200-A, Minor Arterial Road, or complete the required improvements.” The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 3 - Simon, Sabatier, and Pyska
Nays- Supervisor: 1 - Green
Recused- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Crandell recused himself from the item. Community Development Director Mireya Turner presented the item to the Board. Scotts Valley Energy Corporation Representative Tom Jordan, Public Works Director Scott De Leon, and County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano spoke.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.91:00 P.M. - a) Consideration of Real Property Purchase and Sale Agreement of 5245 3rd St. Kelseyville, CA 95451 contingent upon approval of the General Plan Conformity Report; and b) Consideration of Lease Agreement Between the County of Lake and Kelseyville Seniors INC., and Authorize Chair to Sign.
Action Item
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
The community of Kelseyville is one of the few major communities in Lake County which does not have a full-scale senior citizens center. The current "center" is a very small County-owned building which contains space for little more than an office. There are limited food services provided at this facility.
The purchase and renovation of the Kelseyville Senior Center is funded entirely by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). ARPA has allowed for contributions toward senior centers around the lake. The County of Lake has had a Security Agreement on the Kelseyville Senior Center since 2002 so it was in the best interest of the residents and the county to purchase the senior center.
Administration has been working diligently with Kelseyville Senior Center Inc. to ensure the purchase, and subsequent lease agreement, to allow for a seamless transition with no loss of services. The purchase of the Kelseyville Senior Center will allow for the development of a sustainable senior citizens center which would serve the entire Kelseyville area, including the Rivieras, Buckingham and portions of Cobb.
The purchase of the Kelseyville Senior Center is contingent upon Planning Commission approval of General Plan Conformity Report which is scheduled for December 14, 2023.
Recommended Action
Approve a.) Real Property Purchase and Sale Agreement of 5245 3rd St. Kelseyville, CA 95451 contingent upon approval of the General Plan Conformity Report, and b.) Lease Agreement Between the County of Lake and Kelseyville Seniors INC., and Authorize Chair to Sign.
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, continued the item to December 19, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Susan Parker requested the item be continued to a future date. County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano spoke.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.101:15 P.M. - a) Consideration of Request to Waive the Competitive Bidding process to for data management software pursuant to Lake County Code, Chapter 2, Section 38.4; (b) Consideration of Proposed Agreement between the County of Lake and OpenGov, for Electronic Permitting Software and Services for the Community Development Department
Action Item
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
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 Crandell
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 2016, Accela was selected as the Data management software for the Community Development Department (CDD). Over the last 7 years, Community Development has worked with Accela, hired a third party company, True Point, and employed a full-time Business Software Analyst in an attempt to get Accela working for all CDD Divisions. While the Building Division has been able to utilize Accela efficiently, the Planning Division and the Code Enforcement Divisions have been without a sufficient data tracking system. Over a year ago, the CDD management team began researching new data management software, dedicating many hours to product demos, scoping meetings, and consulting with neighboring jurisdictions. Although no RFP was issued, CDD staff feel confident we have performed our due diligence and request an exemption to competitive bidding using the cooperative purchase exemption outlined in Article 2. 38-4.
Attached is the Contract for services with OpenGov outlining services to be provided beginning December 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2027. Also included are the RFQ documents from the Village of Schaumburg, a jurisdiction in Illinois, utilized to support the exemption from competitive bidding. Also of note, Tuolumne County selected OpenGov through NASPO and the City of San Rafael is selecting OpenGov through RFP and will approve their contract through their city council this month as well. Lastly, the City of Lakeport and the City of Clearlake are both utilizing OpenGov (not through RFP) and upon approval of this contract, OpenGov will become a standardized product across the county, adding substantial benefit to the residents of Lake County.
CDD intends to make a substantial investment in OpenGov for years to come, where all three divisions will be able to utilize the software for data tracking, case management, over-the-counter permits, and online payments, and rely on OpenGov as a single source [MT1][MT2]of truth following data migration from Accela, Permits Plus, and a variety of other file formats utilized over the last decades. This software will dramatically improve CDD's ability to track data for grant reporting and improve the efficiency of permit processing with a robust public facing portal. OpenGov will also assist the Department will our goals of more fiscal sustainability, by increasing our case management capacity and billing options. This software has been vetted through the Technical Governance Committee (TGC) and additional meetings have been held with the IT Department to discuss data migration, and with the Auditor-Controller/County Clerk, and Treasurer-Tax Collector regarding implementing the Stripe online payment system. Timelines have been established to ensure implementation will occur in tandem with the needs of other departments.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends (a) the Board waive the competitive bidding process for data management software pursuant to LCC Ch.2 section 38.4; (b) approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and OpenGov, for electronic permitting software and services, through FY 2026/27.
[MT1]Please add something here about using it to track information for grants.
[MT2R1]Also add a bit about the public portal and how it will increase efficiency of permit processing.
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, waived the Competitive Bidding process for data management software pursuant to Lake County Code, Chapter 2, Section 38.4. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved Agreement between the County of Lake and OpenGov, for Electronic Permitting Software and Services for the Community Development Department. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Mireya Turner introduced the item to the Board. Deputy Community Development Director Shannon Walker-Smith presented the item to the Board. OpenGov representatives Greg Balter and Brant Birkeland spoke.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.111:45 P.M. - Consideration of Letter of Support for CalWild’s State Coastal Conservancy Grant Funding Request to Support Upper Eel River Watershed Community Visioning Process
Action Item
Motion carried
Carried 4-1 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Green: nay Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: nay Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
As you will be aware, Supervisor Sabatier and I have represented our Board in a number of settings, recently including the Russian River Water Forum, to advocate for Lake County's priorities surrounding proposed Surrender and Decommissioning of the Potter Valley Project, which would result in destruction of Scott Dam, profoundly altering the Lake County area currently near Lake Pillsbury.
Our Board has consistently voiced opposition to Decommissioning and removal of Scott Dam, standing with Lake Pillsbury Alliance and others in ensuring Lake County's concerns are heard. As our Board's Letter of July 11 communicated, we also have a need to consider what mitigation efforts and other next steps may be necessary, should removal of Scott Dam and the Potter Valley Project prove inevitable. That Letter is included with this Agenda Item, for your reference.
CalWild recently submitted an application requesting funding from the State Coastal Conservancy, proposing to host a Community Visioning Process, to facilitate development of new, broadly supported recreational, habitat restoration and fire resiliency projects in areas potentially affected by the proposed removal of Scott and Cape Horn/Van Arsdale dams.
This request flows, in part, from the sense Lake County voices have been underrepresented in previous planning activities led by other groups. Given many view decommissioning as highly probable, this is an urgent matter. Supervisor Sabatier and I are confident CalWild will be diligent in ensuring Lake County's priorities are central to this process, and it will valuably add to previous consensus-building efforts. Therefore, we request our Board Approve this Letter of Support.
Recommended Action
Approve the Letter of Support CalWild's State Coastal Conservancy Grant Funding Request to Support Upper Eel River Watershed Community Visioning Process, and Authorize the Chair to sign.
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved Letter of Support for CalWild's State Coastal Conservancy Grant Funding Request to Support Upper Eel River Watershed Community Visioning Process with addition of amended verbiage and that CalWild submit their corrections to the grant application. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, and Pyska
Nays- Supervisor: 1 - Green
Clerk’s notes: Deputy County Administrative Officer Matthew Rothstein presented the item to the Board. CalWild Representatives Mark Green and Ryan Hansen, and U.S. Forest Service District Ranger Frank Aebly spoke.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chamber spoke: Bobby Dutcher. The following people spoke via Zoom: Carol Cinquini, Frank Lynch, and Mellissa Fulton. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7. Non-Timed Items
7.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
7.2a) Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Application for Grant Funding Under the Regional Climate Collaboratives Program, as Administered by the Strategic Growth Council; (b) Consideration of a Draft Partnership Agreement for the Climate Safe Lake Project, and Authorization of a Designee to Sign
Resolution
Motion carried
Carried 5-0
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
As you will be aware, a group of Lake County agencies with climate-focused responsibilities applied last year for funding under this grant but narrowly missed being awarded and was asked to apply again under Round 2. Partners, including the Lake County Risk Reduction Authority, have still been collaborating and agreed to develop an application for Round 2 of the Strategic Growth Council's Regional Climate Collaboratives Program: https://sgc.ca.gov/programs/cace/resources/rcc/
If successful, this grant will fund the Climate Safe Lake project, which includes these critical areas of activity:
� Updating the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) and Bylaws of the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority to serve as a biomass broker and build capacity of the JPA;
� Promotion of Bioenergy and Biochar production utilizing waste woody biomass; and
� Capacity development for climate resilience activities in Lake County.
Further, there is flexibility within these grant awards to use a portion of the funding (15%) toward emergent priorities. Awards will range from $500,000 to $1,750,000.
The County of Lake will function as the Managing Stakeholder for this grant, leading a Collaborative with four formal Partners: North Coast Opportunities (NCO); Scotts Valley Energy Company (SVEC); the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority (RRA); and the Lake County Resource Conservation District (RCD).
Regional Climate Collaboratives funding seeks to support development of social infrastructure to meet climate-focused needs. You will be aware, work to promote collaborative problem solving in this area has been ongoing in earnest in Lake County since 2018 through the RRA.
Today, I am asking that our Board (a) Adopt the attached Resolution, enabling the County to submit this grant application, and also (b) authorize a signatory for the Partnership Agreement currently under development in support of the Climate Safe Lake Project.
Recommended Action
(a) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Application for Grant Funding Under the Regional Climate Collaboratives Program, as Administered by the Strategic Growth Council.
(b) Designate a signatory for the Partnership Agreement.
Supervisor Green offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
On motion Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, designated the County Administrative Officer or designee to sign the Draft Partnership Agreement for the Climate Safe Lake Project. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Chief Climate Resiliency Officer Terre Logsdon presented the PowerPoint to the Board. County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano spoke.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.3Consideration of Update on Department Progress on Establishing Administrative Citation and Collections Processing for Code Enforcement Violations
Report
Staff memo
Executive Summary
As directed by the Board of Supervisors, Code Enforcement is entering into an agreement with Data Ticket - an outside firm to perform processing and collections of payments for administrative fines including, but not limited to, notification(s) to customers, citation tracking, maintaining records, conduct citation review and communicate with customers regarding appeals/hearings, conducting monthly reconciliations, and revenue collections and disbursements. Said services are typically considered labor intensive, resource intensive, require specialized systems and internal systems to be in place (specifically, setup with the California Franchise Tax Board, Interagency Intercept Collection Program), and require a certain level of subject matter expertise in the area of collection of monies and knowledge of collections laws in California.
Currently, Code Enforcement lacks the capability to perform the services mentioned above in a cost-efficient and effective manner. It is beneficial for the County to utilize the services of Data Ticket Inc. to reduce demands on staff time, and provide an expertise in an area which Code Enforcement has almost no experience. The product/process has been reviewed with the TGC and additionally discussed with the Auditor and Treasury Departments for confirmation of department collaboration on this contract.
This agreement does not require competitive bidding according to Lake County Code Section 2-39.1, as the contract will not exceed $2400 yearly according to the following cost model (and detailed in the contract):
Data Ticket Inc. is paid $15.00 out of each administrative fine collected; $2.50 to run a social security number for Franchise Tax Board processing; 30% of paid amount for advanced collections. Code Enforcement is only obligated to pay a $200 monthly service fee if the fines collected do not exceed the $200 monthly service fee. If fines are collected in an amount less than $200, the County is obligated to cover the difference between the $200 monthly service fee and the amount of fines collected for that month. These costs are reasonably minimal for such a service.
Processing and collection of administrative fines/penalties has long been a priority for Code Enforcement and the Board of Supervisors. This agreement is the result of substantial dedication of staff resources to meet this priority.
Recommended Action
This is a update only. No action is required.
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Mireya Turner introduced the item to the Board. Deputy Community Development Director Shannon Walker-Smith presented the item to the Board.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.4Consideration of the following Advisory Board Appointments:
Emergency Medical Care Committee
Appointment
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Green
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
First Five Lake County: Nine (9) vacancies - (2) ER Affiliated-Medical Care Coordinator (1) Community College District (1) Highway Patrol (4) Others - Consumer - Interested Group Category (1) Fire Department
Najia Sadiq - ER Affiliated-Medical Care Coordinator
Recommended Action
Appoint qualified applicant
On motion of Supervisor Green, and by vote of the Board, appointed Najia Sadiq to ER Affiliated-Care Coordinator seat of the Emergency Medical Care Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Chair Pyska introduced the item to the Board.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.5Consideration of Nomination of Dr. Noemi Doohan as the Second Seat to the Partnership Health Plan Board
Action Item
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
Partnership Health Plan is Lake County's Managed Healthcare payor for low-income or the uninsured. As of October 2023, 50 percent of Lake County's population has Partnership Health Plan as their healthcare coverage. Lake County has 2 board seats on the Partnership Health Plan Board. These are important seats on this advisory board collectively makes decisions regarding the care of eligible participants and direction of the plan.
Kim Tangermann, Deputy Director of Lake County Public Health, holds one of the 2 seats. Kim has been on the board for over 3 years. She is currently the Vice Chair and will become the Chair on January 1st, 2024. As a Board Member, she has the authority to make a recommendation to your Board for consideration. Given Dr. Noemi Doohan's roles, duties, and responsibilities, she respectfully requests that your Board support the nomination of Dr. Doohan to be seated on the Partnership Health Plan Board.
Recommended Action
Approve nomination of Dr. Noemi Doohan to fill the second seat designated as the Lake County seat on the Partnership Health Plan Board.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved Nomination of Dr. Noemi Doohan as the Second Seat to the Partnership Health Plan Board. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Chair Pyska introduced the item to the Board. County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano spoke.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8. Closed Session
8.13:00 P.M. - Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b) (1):
Interviews for Health Services Director
Appointment of Health Services Director
Closed Session Item
8.2Conference 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