Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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1. Call to Order
2. Moment of Silence
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Consideration of Extra Items Not Appearing on the Posted Agenda
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
5.1Approve Continuation of Emergency Proclamation Declaring a Shelter Crisis in the County of Lake
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Board of Supervisors originally approved an emergency declaration for shelter crisis on January 24, 2023. The proclamation cited the lack of beds available for those experiencing homelessness and would assist in allowing shelters to continue as well as new shelters to be initiated.
Due to the fact that the original proclamation discussed rain and snow as being part of the reason for declaring an emergency, a revised version of the emergency declaration is being brought back to the board to approve with revised recitals.
We are still short of beds needed to provide shelter for all of those who are experiencing homelessness. However, great strides are being made at both Behavioral Health and the Continuum of Care with the support of the Board of Supervisors to make progress in what is available.
Recommended Action
Approve Continuation of Emergency Proclamation Declaring a Shelter Crisis in the County of Lake
5.2Approve Continuation of Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Low Elevation Snow and Extreme Cold
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Please see attached proclamation.
Recommended Action
Approve Continuation of Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Low Elevation Snow and Extreme Cold
5.3Approve Continuation of an Emergency Declaration for Drought Conditions
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Pursuant to Chapter 6, Article 1 of the Lake County Code empowers the Director of Emergency Services to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency when Lake County is affected by, or likely to be affected by a public calamity and the Board of Supervisors is not in session. During the existence of this local emergency, the powers, functions and duties of the Director of Emergency Services and the emergency organization of the County shall be those prescribed by state law, and by ordinance and resolutions of this County, approved by the Board of Supervisors, and by the Lake Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan, as approved by the Board of Supervisors.
On April 21, 2021, the Governor of the State of California proclaimed a State of Emergency for the Counties of Sonoma and Mendocino due to extremely low reservoir levels and drought conditions. Inasmuch, Lake County water table levels are at significantly to critically low levels and are being continuously monitored.
Based upon low water levels, the County may have to consider measures to address the water shortages. These measures may include taking steps to conserve water by practicing water conservation efforts, including, but not limited to repairing leaking plumbing, limiting non-essential watering, limiting car washing, filling bathtubs halfway or less, using high-efficient appliances, reducing shower times, only washing full loads of laundry, turning off water when brushing teeth or shaving, planting drought resistant landscaping and implementing other practices that reduce water consumption. Short or long-term solutions are costly; however, the County may be eligible for State or Federal assistance should the need arise to address drought issues if conditions persist.
Therefore, the declaration of an emergency will allow the County to qualify for funding that has been specifically set aside for drought relief purposes. Programs within the State focus on ground water management, conservation and recapture/recycle initiatives.
By declaring a local emergency, the County is taking a pro-active approach to address drought related disaster issues. In addition, with the adoption of a proclamation declaring a state of local emergency, State law requires the Board of Supervisors to review the status of the emergency at least once every 30 days.
Recommended Action
Approve the Continuation of a Proclamation of Emergency Declaration for Drought Conditions.
5.4Approve Continuation of Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Pervasive Tree Mortality
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection found that its aerial and group surveys in Napa and Lake County revealed widespread conifer mortality leaving trees vulnerable to insect attacks and fire damage. On March 28, 2022, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order No. 7-77, that states the ongoing drought will have significant immediate impacts on communities. In response, the Lake County Risk Reduction Authority created the Lake County Tree Mortality Task Force established to investigate and address the extensive tree mortality in the County caused primarily by wildfire, drought and insect damage.
The Lake County Tree Mortality Task Force members have attended several presentations from individuals with considerable expertise in both entomology and tree mortality, including Forest
Advisor Dr. Michael Jones, an entomologist from University of California Cooperative. The overriding message was that failure to actively address tree mortality could result in the potential loss or degradation of forest habitats and associated ecological impacts, including the impact of wildlife, water and soil. And as such, create dangerous wildfire conditions that also threaten the safety of persons and property and will likely extend beyond the capacity of public safety services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of this County.
This Resolution requests the following actions from Governor Newsom; 1) Proclaim a State of Emergency in Lake County and other afflicted areas of the State, 2) Seek designation of tree mortality areas within Lake County and other afflicted areas of the State under Section 8204 of the Agriculture Act of 2014 and seek additional Federal program support; and 3) Request a Presidential Declaration of Emergency or Major Disaster for this emergency.
Recommended Action
Approve Continuation of Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Pervasive Tree Mortality
5.5Approve Continuation of Proclamation declaring a Clear Lake Hitch Emergency
Proclamation
pulled on consent
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
This Proclamation was adopted February 7, 2023.
Recommended Action
Approve Continuation of Proclamation declaring a Clear Lake Hitch Emergency
| Additional Requested | $100,000 |
|---|
On motion of Supervisor Green, and by vote of the Board, approved the Continuation of Proclamation declaring a Clear Lake Hitch Emergency. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier 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.
5.6Approve Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes from November 7, 2023
Action Item
passed on consent
5.7Approve County of Lake Community Corrections Partnership Plan 2023-2024
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
As a follow up to Public Safety Realignment, counties that are willing to complete annual Implementation Plan updates or surveys, and report that information to the Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC), have been eligible to receive "Training and Planning" grants. The funding amounts of these grants is determined by county population as follows:
$100,000 to counties with a population of 200,000 or less
$150,000 to counties with a population of 200,001 to 749,999
$200,000 to counties with a population of 750,000 and above.
Initially, an updated implementation plan was required to be submitted to the BSCC to receive these funds. In 2013 the BSCC developed an electronic survey to gather the information. Lake County has completed an implementation plan update or survey and has received these funds every year they have been available. County plans and survey responses are available on the BSCC website.
Attached you will find the Community Corrections Partnership Plan for 2023-2024 which was approved by the Community Corrections Partnership Executive Committee.
Recommended Action
Approve the County of Lake Community Corrections Partnership Plan 2023-2024
5.8Approve Purchase Order for the conversion of a van to a Mobile Services Unit from VanCo of Northern California in the amount of not to exceed $85,000 and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign Purchase Order
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The adopted FY 23/24 budgets for the Probation Department (BU2302) to convert a vehicle for a Mobile Services Unit as a result of the Department receiving a grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) to implement this program. The Probation Department purchased the vehicle in October 2023 and has since sought price quotes from various entities that can convert the vehicle into the Mobile Services Unit.
Attached is a summary of quotes given to convert the van purchased into the Mobile Services Unit. The lowest bid and the entity that is able to provide all requested items is VanCo of Northern California in Sacramento.
The Probation Department is seeking approval to enter into a Purchase Order with VanCo of Northern California for such services in the amount of not to exceed $85,000. This is more than the requested bid in case there are other changes needed once the conversion process starts. The entire amount is covered by the BSSC grant.
Recommended Action
Approve Purchase Order for the conversion of a van to a Mobile Services Unit from VanCo of Northern California in the amount of not to exceed $85,000 and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign Purchase Order
5.9Approve the Purchase of two (2) Trail King Tilt-bed trailers for the ISF Heavy Equipment Division, and authorize the Public Works Director/Assistant Purchasing Agent to sign Purchase Orders to Pape’ Machinery in the amount of $52,731.50 for each trailer.
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The adopted FY 23/24 budget for the ISF Heavy Equipment Division of the Public Works Department includes appropriations for the replacement of two equipment trailers. The new trailers will replace 1991 and 1994 model trailers currently in the fleet.
The trailers are used to transport equipment used by the Road Division of the Public Works Department to and from job sites. The new trailers are approximately 4' longer in length than the current trailers and they have an increased capacity for a larger factor of safety. Staff solicited price quotes through Sourcewell, previously known as the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA), as well as from vendors outside of that purchasing consortium. The low bid we received was from Pape' Machinery for a total price of $52,731.50 for each trailer. This price includes sales tax and DMV fees. Copies of the bids we received, including the trailer's specifications, are attached.
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.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the purchase of two (2) Trail King Tilt-bed trailers for the ISF Heavy Equipment Division and authorize the Public Works Director / Assistant Purchasing Agent to sign purchase orders to Pape' Machinery in the amount of $52,731.50 for each trailer.
5.10Approve late travel claims for the period 7/30/2023-8/2/2023 and 7/23/2023-7/28/2023 for Correctional Deputy Sara Vierra
Action Item
pulled on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Correctional Deputy Sara Vierra was mandated to attend 832PC Firearms and Arrest and Control classes as part of her job requirements. Upon her return, she submitted travel claims for these trainings. As the department was still working its way through the new travel policy, these claims did not contain each of the documents required for processing. As such, the claims were returned to the jail facility from the administrative office. Several weeks later, the employee inquired about the status of payment. It was not until that time it was determined that the claims had not been processed. Due to no fault of either party, these claims are now over 60 days old.
Your Boards' approval is requested so that these claims can be processed and the employee reimbursed for training costs. STC (Standards and Training for Corrections) costs are paid by the State and there is no cost to the county.
Recommended Action
Approve late travel claims for the period 7/30/2023-8/2/2023 and 7/23/2023-7/28/2023 for Correctional Deputy Sara Vierra
| Estimated Cost | 484.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | 35,000 |
This item was pulled and continued to a future date.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier introduced the item to the Board. Sheriff Rob Howe 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.
5.11a) Approve the Department of Boating and Waterways 2024/25 Application for Financial Aid in the amount of $467,625.94 and authorize the Sheriff to sign the application; and b) Adopt resolution for Authorization to Apply for and Accept, If Awarded, Fiscal Year 2024/25 Boating Safety And Enforcement Financial Aid Program Funding from The State of California, Department of Parks And Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways, in the Authorized Amount Of $315,312, and Authorization to Participate in the Program
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Sheriff's Department requests your Board's approval of the attached Department of Boating and Waterways financial aid application for Fiscal year 2024/25. This application is due to the State by December 31, 2023. A minute order authorizing Sheriff Rob Howe to sign the document is required. Subvention monies from the State, along with County Boat Taxes are utilized to fund the Sheriff/Marine Patrol budget 2205. The current boat tax information was unavailable at the submission of this agenda item and will be adjusted when the information becomes available.
General fund monies would need to be used to cover staffing costs if these funds were unavailable.
Recommended Action
Approve the Department of Boating and Waterways 2024/25 Application for Financial Aid in the amount of $467,625.94; and authorize the Sheriff to sign the application; and b) Adopt resolution for Authorization to Apply for and Accept, If Awarded, Fiscal Year 2024/25 Boating Safety And Enforcement Financial Aid Program Funding from The State of California, Department of Parks And Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways, in the Authorized Amount Of $315,312, and Authorization to Participate in the Program
5.12Sitting as the Board of Directors for the Lake County Watershed Protection District - Approve Amendment Two (2) to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Monument Inc for a total not to exceed $229,800.00 for appraisal and acquisition services for the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project and authorize the Chair of the Board of Directors to sign the Amendment
Agreement
passed on consent
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
TO: Honorable Jessica Pyska, Chair
Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District
FROM: Marina Deligiannis, Deputy Water Resources Director
Scott De Leon, Water Resources Director
SUBJECT: Sitting as the Board of Directors for the Lake County Watershed Protection District - Approve Amendment Two (2) to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Monument Inc for a total not to exceed $229,800.00 for appraisal and acquisition services for the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project and authorize the Chair of the Board of Directors to sign the Amendment
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In December 2020, your Board approved an Agreement between the County of Lake and Monument, Inc. for Appraisal and Acquisition Services related to the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project (Project). Since that agreement was approved, staff has determined that additional services are needed for the project as outlined in Exhibit A, Amendment 2, which includes services below:
1. Additional acquisition services and appraisal reports and updates
2. Relocation plan updates
3. Escrow coordination
4. Project management and support services
Monument will complete the original scope of work as detailed in the original Agreement outlined in Exhibit B, as well as the additional tasks detailed above.
Funds for this purchase and process of parcel acquisition are the following terms as outlined in Agreement No. 4600012946 Funding Agreement between the State of California Department of Water Resources and Lake County Watershed Protection District.
Recommended Action
Approve Amendment Two (2) to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Monument Inc for a total not to exceed $229,800.00 for appraisal and acquisition services for the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project and authorize the Chair of the Board of Directors to sign the Amendment.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved consent agenda items 5.1 through 5.12 with the exception of items 5.5 and 5.10 which were pulled for further discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
6. Timed Items
6.19:06 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: Public Members Skiela Laiwa and Erin McCarrick spoke.
6.29:07 A.M. - Pet of the Week
Presentation
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Animal Care and Control Officer Daniel Gard 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. - New and Noteworthy at the Library
Action Item
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: County Librarian Christopher Veach presented the item to the Board.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.49:15 A.M. - Presentation of the 2022 Crop Report
Report
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
It is my pleasure to present the 2022 Lake County Crop and Livestock Report that is prepared pursuant to Sections 2272 and 2279 of the California Food and Agricultural Code. This report summarizes the acreage, production and gross value of agricultural commodities produced in Lake County. This report reflects gross values only and does not represent actual net return to the producers.
Lake County's estimated total gross production value for 2022 was $107,098,745. This is a 28% increase from 2021.
Wine grapes were the number one crop with a gross value of $84,756,086 which is an increase of 43% from 2021. The total tonnage was 45,637 and the total grape acreage was 10,987 acres.
Pears were the number two crop with a gross value of $16,286,443, which is a decrease of 8% from 2021. The total tonnage was 16,371 and total pear acreage was 1,375.5 acres.
There were increases in livestock and poultry products (41%), livestock production (11%), field and seed crops (28%), vegetables (20%). Decreases were noted in walnuts (65%), nursery production (45%) and timber production (91%).
I wish to express my appreciation to the agricultural industry and others who provided information to make this report possible. My sincerest thank you to the staff of the Agriculture/Weights & Measures Department who collected and compiled data for this report.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved the Crop Report as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Agricultural Commissioner Katherine Vanderwall presented the PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano spoke.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke via Zoom: Erin McCarrick. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.59:45 A.M. – PUBLIC HEARING – Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Article X of Chapter Two of the Lake County Code
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
Staff requests the public hearing be moved to February 6, 2024, to allow for additional time to incorporate all necessary changes and allow for necessary review.
Recommended Action
Motion to continue the Public Hearing of the Purchasing Ordinance Update to February 6, 2024, Board of Supervisors meeting at 9:15 A.M.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, continued the item to the January 9, 2024 Board of Supervisors Meeting at 9:45 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 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.
6.610:00 A.M. – Consideration of Rescission of Tax Deed Hearing for property located at 44O2 Ridge Rd, Clearlake, CA
95422 (APN 040-121-070) - Petitioner Robert Agoado
Action Item
Motion carried
Carried 3-2 — moved by Green
Crandell: nay Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: nay Simon: aye
Crandell: nay Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: nay Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Lake County Board of Supervisors will hold a hearing to consider the potential rescission of the tax deed recorded on August 26,2021, pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code 3731.
The petitioner has alleged that insufficient notice was provided. The Treasurer - Tax Collector's office has verified that notice was provided to the last address of record as provided by the Petitioner to the Assessor's office. A historical summary of property tax related actions on the property is attached as well as Petitioner's request for rescission, along with supporting documentation.
ln the event the Board of Supervisors grants a recission, a refund will be issued to the purchaser or a successor in interest for the purchase amount, plus interest pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code 3731(b)(2)(A).
Recommended Action
Staff recommends your Board not order the rescission of the tax deed.
On motion of Supervisor Green, and by vote of the Board, moved to not order the rescission of the tax deed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 3 - Simon, Green, and Pyska
Nays- Supervisors: 2 - Sabatier and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: All members of the hearing were sworn in by the Clerk. Treasurer-Tax Collector Patrick Sullivan presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano, Appellant Robert Agoado, and Accountant Greg Peters spoke.
6.710:15 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of Closing of the CDBG Cobb Water System Improvement Grant
Public Hearing
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
The County of Lake was awarded 2016 Special Wildfire Assistance Funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $5,597,737 to correct and improve Cobb Mountain water system. The project was successfully completed and Administration is seeking approval of closeout.
Recommended Action
Approve the Closing of the CDBG Cobb Water System Improvement Grant
On motion of Supervisor Green, and by vote of the Board, approved closing of the CDBG Cobb Water System Improvement Grant. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Deputy County Administrative Officer Casey Moreno presented the item to the Board. CDBG Representative Jeff Lucas 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.
6.810:30 A.M. - Consideration of an Update on Recent Multi-Agency Engagement to Combat the Opioid Crisis in Lake County
Presentation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Members of your Board and the public will be aware multiple incidents of youth opioid overdose have recently occurred in Lake County communities. Each is a tragic and stark reminder consumption of drugs, even once, can prove fatal. With the rise of Fentanyl, Xylazine and similar chemical compounds, events such as these have become far too common. Families, school cohorts and communities are rocked to the core, and we grieve with those most affected.
Combatting the opioid crisis in Lake County is a matter of critical priority. On December 1, a multi-agency coalition published the attached Press Release, "One Pill Can End a Life: Talk to Your Children Today." Partners in that message included Big Valley Rancheria, the City of Clearlake, the City of Lakeport, Clearlake Police Department, the County of Lake, Kelseyville Unified School District, Konocti Unified School District Lake County Behavioral Health Services, Lake County Health Services (Public Health Division), Lake County Office of Education, Lake County Probation, Lake County Sheriff's Office, Lake County Tribal Health Consortium, Lakeport Police Department, Lakeport Unified School District, Lucerne Elementary School District, Middletown Unified School District, and Upper Lake Unified School District
Many of the same partners came together Friday, December 8, to consider next steps to move this vital work forward.
We greatly appreciate Chair Pyska and Supervisor Crandell encouraging this important conversation following this year' Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Conference, and each member of your Board, for the leadership you have demonstrated in promoting the well-being of every County resident.
This item will be an informational update on Friday, December 8's, discussion. Your Board may also consider direction to staff.
Recommended Action
Informational update, only. Consider Direction to Staff, as appropriate.
There was Board consensus to continue the discussion.
Clerk’s notes: Behavioral Health Director Elise Jones presented the item to the Board. Staff Services Analyst Megan Morgan, Vista Representative Sara Weber, and Chief Probation Officer Wendy Mondfrans 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.
6.92:30 P.M. - Consideration of Presentation and Update on the California Department of Insurance Overview and Safer from Wildfires Framework
Presentation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
California Department of Insurance (CDI) Outreach Analyst Durriya Syed will be making a follow up presentation to the Board on the California Department of Insurance Overview and Safer from Wildfires Framework. Attached publications for your information are as follows:
* Flyer for Safer from Wildfires
* New Regulations
* FAQ - Safer from Wildfires
* Press Release - FAIR Plan agreeing to increase commercial coverage to $20 million
* Sustainable Insurance Strategy - Fact Sheet
* 12.12.23 SIS & SFW PowerPoint
The first topic of the presentation today will be an overview of insurance with resources to help homeowners find residential insurance. The second topic will cover the Safer from Wildfire Discounts. Below are the links to resources that will be included in the presentation:
* Top Ten Tips for Finding Residential Insurance to assist you and your constituents in finding replacement coverage, should they receive a non-renewal notice: http://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/105-type/5-residential/Top10Tips_FindingResidentialIns.cfm
* Insurers currently offering discounts: http://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/105-type/95-guides/03-res/Insurers-Currently-Offering-Discounts.cfm
Recommended Action
Presentation only and possible direction to staff.
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: California Department of Insurance Analyst Durriya Syed presented the PowerPoint Presentation to the Board.
Chair Pyska asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7. Non-Timed Items
7.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
7.2Consideration of allocating funds for the design portion of PG&E transmission and distribution line relocation within the Middle Creek Restoration Project
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
The Middle Creek Restoration Project is moving along with property acquisition and monthly meetings with the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE). ACE is currently doing a validation study of the project to provide any updates to the original study that was completed in 2004. Part of the project will require Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) to elevate the seven transmission towers that reside within the project area as well as the relocation of distribution poles within the project area.
PG&E originally, in November of 2019, provided us letters depicting the cost to develop a plan for the transmission and distribution line relocation that will be needed for the project. Within the letters, PG&E states that the potential cost of their portion of the project could cost $7.5 million. The letters also request a total of $200,000 for both the transmission towers and distribution poles relocation to engineer and design their portion of the project. In August of 2023, PG&E provided us with the same guidance, resubmitting the original 2019 letters to us.
With the momentum that the County has seen lately with ACE doing their validation study, it is necessary for us to be prepared to request PG&E begin the process of engineering the relocations of the transmission towers and distribution poles.
Within our unallocated cannabis taxes, we have two funds available to utilize for this project. We have approximately $467,994 available in a fund dedicated to Planning, Water Resources, Code Enforcement, and Environmental Health. We also have $1,208,891 available in a fund dedicated to Economic Development and Risk Reduction. We are suggesting that we pull $100,000 from both of those cannabis tax funding sources and allocate it for the Middle Creek Restoration Project PG&E Deposit.
Recommended Action
Approve the allocation of $200,000 from Cannabis Taxes for the PG&E Deposit needed for the Middle Creek Restoration Project.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved the allocation of $200,000 from Cannabis Taxes for the PG&E Deposit needed for the Middle Creek Restoration Project. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Crandell and Supervisor Sabatier presented the item to the Board. Assistant County Administrative Officer Stephen Carter 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 Revocable License Agreement Between County of Lake - Behavioral Health Services Department and City of Lakeport.
Agreement
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
This Agreement will allow Lake County Behavioral Health staff to work out of the Lakeport Police Department office. The purpose for this co-location is to build working relationships with law enforcement partners to better serve our mutual interests. This is a wonderful opportunity to collaborate and be more effective in our work serving the most vulnerable in our community.
Recommended Action
Approve Revocable License Agreement Between County of Lake - Behavioral Health Services Department and City of Lakeport and Authorize the Behavioral Health Director to Sign the Agreement.
On motion of Supervisor Green, and by vote of the board, approved Revocable License Agreement Between County of Lake - Behavioral Health Services Department and City of Lakeport and authorized the Behavioral Health Director to sign the agreement. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Green, and Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Behavioral Health Director Elise Jones 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.
8. Closed Session
8.11:00 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: Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(1) – One potential
Closed Session Item
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled and continued to a future date.
8.3Public Employee Evaluation:
Title: Director of Child Support Services
Closed Session Item