Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, April 23, 2024

This proclamation was adopted on February 6, 2024.

Approve Continuation of Local Emergency by the Lake County Sheriff/OES Director for the 2024 Late January, Early February Winter Storms

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

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.

Approve Continuation of Emergency Proclamation Declaring a Shelter Crisis in the County of Lake

Please see attached proclamation.

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

On August 17, 2021, the United States Department of Justice awarded a JAG Grant in the amount of $15,004 to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Unfortunately, the extra-help position designated to be funded by this grant remains vacant and the Sheriff's Office did not accept the award and the funds were not expended. Sheriff Howe recommends declining the award and closing out this grant.

Approve Judicial Advocate General (JAG) Grant #15PBJA-21-GG-02842-JAGX Decline Letter and Authorize Chair to Sign

The Auditor-Controller's office has received a request to reissue a check that was not cashed within six months of the date of issuance and is now void. Check number 712206 was a supplemental tax refund in the amount of $363.42, issued to Catherine Orloff Trustee on 06/24/2015. Mrs. Orloff states that the check was misplaced and recently discovered outside of the two-year timeframe allowable for the Auditor-Controller to approve reissuance. She has returned the check to our office uncashed and has requested that we reissue the check. Government Code �29802 sets guidelines by which the Auditor-Controller or your Board may authorize replacement for void checks. The date of the checks falls outside the two-year timeframe allowable for the Auditor-Controller to approve reissuance; therefore, I respectfully request your approval to reissue the check to Catherine Orloff Trustee. Purchasing Considerations (check all that apply): ? Not applicable ? Fully Article X.- and/or Consultant Selection Policy-Compliant (describe process undertaken in "Executive Summary") ? Section 2-38 Exemption from Competitive Bidding (rationale in "Executive Summary," attach documentation, as needed) ? Other (Please describe in Executive Summary) ? Well-being of Residents ? Public Safety ? Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery ? Economic Development ? Infrastructure ? County Workforce ? Community Collaboration ? Business Process Efficiency ? Clear Lake

Approve Reissuance of Property Tax Refund Check from FY 14/15 in the amount of $363.42 issued to Catherine Orloff Trustee

WHEREAS, the month of April is dedicated to increasing public awareness and understanding of alcoholism and misuse, its causes, effective treatment, and recovery; and WHEREAS, excessive alcohol use and misuse impacts adults and youth of all racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds and that its consequences affect individuals, families and communities; and WHEREAS, the entire community plays a vital role in supporting those struggling with alcohol misuse and addiction while promoting a culture of moderation and responsibility; and WHEREAS, education and prevention efforts are crucial in reducing the stigma surrounding alcohol use and misuse and encourage individuals to seek help when needed; and WHEREAS, Lake County Behavioral Health Services provided DUI Program services to 411 participants in the calendar year 2023. Lake County Behavioral Health Services has assisted with 528 treatment service requests in the calendar year 2023. WHEREAS In the State of California, in 2022 an average of 15,443 annual deaths are attributable to excessive alcohol use, and 64.4% of those deaths are due to chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorders; and WHEREAS, the County of Lake Board of Supervisors and Lake County Behavioral Health's Substance Use Disorder Services urges all community members and organizations in Lake County to participate in activities and events aimed at educating themselves and others about the dangers of alcohol misuse and addiction and support initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisor for the County of Lake, join with the Lake County Department of Behavioral Health Services do hereby proclaim that April 2024 is Alcohol Awareness Month in the County of Lake.

Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of April 2024 as Alcohol Awareness Month in Lake County.

The contract must be amended to correct an error in the Agreement where the Contractor name was noted as "Health Management Associates," when it should have read "Health Management Associates, INC." There are no other changes to the Agreement.

Approve Amendment No.1 to the Agreement Between County of Lake and Health Management Associates, INC. for Support Services for Consulting Services for FIscal Year 2023-24 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.

Lake County Behavioral Health Services contracts with Hilltop Recovery for both Drug Medi-Cal(DMC)-funded and eligible placements for residential/social model detoxification services and non-DMC-funded placements. LCBHS funds non-DMC placement needs through our Mental Health Services Act Full Service Partnership Program. These are placements for individuals with dual mental health and substance use disorders. This has been accounted into our mental health budget. Moving forward, beginning July 1st LCBHS will be in the Organized Delivery System 1115 Waiver and these services will be covered fully by DMC.

Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between County of Lake and Hilltop Recovery Services for Co-Occurring Services in the amount of $28,800.00 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.

This amendment to the Standard Agreement simply extends the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2025. There are no other provisions.

Approve Resolution Authorizing Amendment to the Standard Agreement between the County of Lake and the Department of Health Care Services for the Period of July 1, 2022 Through June 30, 2025 and Authorize the Behavioral Health Director to Sign the Amendment.

On September 20, 2022 your Board, sitting as the Board of Directors for the Lake County Watershed Protection District (District) adopted Resolution 2022-116 leasing property owned by the District to the Scotts Valley Energy Corporation (SVEC). Since September 20, 2022, SVEC has been awarded grant funding from Economic Development Administration's (EDA) Indigenous Communities Program to fund the purchase of equipment for a waste woody biomass depot to process and transform forest thinning biomass from our region into saleable wood products. This project will render strong economic and forest fire related safety benefits to Lake County. The EDA requires the lease to be filed with the deed to the property. In preparation to do so, a typographical error was discovered on the executed lease. This amendment corrects that error. Original Lease: V. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS 2. SCOTTS VALLEY shall be solely responsible for ensuring that all environmental compliance requirements of state and federal law are met and the Leased Property shall be used by SCOTTS VALLEY as described herein unless and until such environmental compliance requirements are met. Amended Lease: V. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS 2. SCOTTS VALLEY shall be solely responsible for ensuring that all environmental compliance requirements of state and federal law are met and SCOTTS VALLEY's use of the Leased Property shall be subject to meeting all permit and environmental compliance requirements.

Adopt Amendment to Resolution 2022-116 Authorizing the Lake County Watershed Protection District Board Chair to execute a Lease Agreement between the Lake County Watershed Protection District and the Scotts Valley Energy Corporation.

The Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC) is an entity established by Welfare & Institutions Code 749.22. This entity oversees juvenile justice programs in Lake County and is conducted under the Brown Act. A search of past Board of Supervisors meeting minutes and agendas was conducted, and I was unable to find any By Laws for the entity approved. At the JJCC meeting on March 14, 2024, the Executive Committee reviewed proposed By Laws and approved them to be submitted to this Board. County Counsel has also reviewed the By Laws.

Approve By Laws of the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council

Each year, the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC) is required to create a Plan about how juvenile justice dollars received by the County are spent pursuant to Government Code 30061. The Chief Probation Officer is the Chair of the JJCC. Attached is the most recent plan which we are seeking approval from by this Board.

Approve the 2024-2025 Juvenile Justice Realignment Block Grant Plan

In January of this year the Public Services Department solicited a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional architecture and engineering services. The general scope of work requested was for services in support of the design and construction of County-owned and/or operated buildings. Examples of services include system planning, space programming, feasibility analysis, environmental studies, CEQA/NEPA analysis, regulatory permit assistance, conceptual/schematic designs, construction documents, specification writing, bid assistance, construction site inspection, and other related tasks. There were no specific projects intended for the solicitation; rather, the objective was to establish a list of firms most qualified to complete the type of services requested, with the intent to enter into contracts for specific projects in the future, as the need arises, with a firm (or firms) from that list. Public Services received fourteen responses to the RFQ. A selection committee reviewed the responses in accordance with the County's Policy for Review and Selection of Professional Consultants and Other Contract Service Providers, which resulted in a short list of firms to consider for future work. The qualified list is based strictly on the requirements and criteria of the County's RFQ and does not in any way reflect judgement of any responding firms' capabilities to perform work outside of this specific solicitation. The County may use the resulting list for contracts on an "as-needed" basis depending on project priorities and available funding. Staff recommends your Board's approval of the attached "Qualified List of Architecture and Engineering Service Providers", effective for 24 months from the date of approval.

Approve the Qualified List from the Request for Qualifications for On-Call Architecture and Engineering Services

The adopted FY 2023-24 budget for Integrated Waste Management includes a capital appropriation of $200,000 for the replacement of a dump truck at the Eastlake Landfill. This week the dump truck planned to be replaced had a catastrophic failure this week, consequently staff located a 2014 Caterpillar CT660 dump truck available for purchase for $107,500 from Mittry Construction in Redding, who specializes in heavy equipment sales. Shipping and other costs are still to be determined. Landfill staff inspected the dump truck and coordinated with Peterson Caterpillar, the County's contract landfill heavy equipment mechanic, to ensure the truck can be included in the fleet of equipment they maintain. Public Services staff is of the opinion that it is in the public interest to purchase this dump truck, and that competitive bidding would produce no economic benefit to the County.

A) Waive the competitive bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 2-38.2(3), based on the determination that competitive bidding would produce no economic benefit to the County; and B) Authorize the Public Services Director / Assistant Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order not to exceed $120,000 to Mittry Construction Equipment Company for a Caterpillar CT660 Heavy Duty Dump Truck

On February 27, 2024, your Board approved a pre-qualified list of energy consulting service providers available for future work with the County. Since then, Public Services staff worked with county counsel and one of the firms on the list, Optony, Inc., to prepare a General Services Agreement and two supplemental service agreements. The General Services Agreement defines general terms and conditions, and the two supplemental agreements cover Optony's scope of work for the following projects: 1) Supplemental Services Agreement One is for independent engineering review, construction oversight, commissioning advisor, and overall project management in support of the courthouse parking lot solar photovoltaic panel and electric vehicle charging station project. This design-build project is currently at the 50% design stage, with Optony having previously provided successful assistance to the County in the procurement stage of the project. Funding for Optony's scope of work is included in the capital appropriation for this project. 2) Supplemental Services Agreement Two is for initial project development, feasibility determination, and procurement support for solar photovoltaic panel and potential battery storage projects at the Probation Department and the three County-owned library buildings in Clearlake, Lakeport, and Middletown. Funding for Optony's scope of work is included in the capital appropriations for each of the projects, and their work will be tracked and invoiced separately. Staff recommends your Board's approval of the General Services Agreement, Supplemental Services Agreement One, and Supplemental Services Agreement Two.

a) Approve the General Services Agreement between the County of Lake and Optony,Inc. for Energy Consulting Services, and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement; b) Approve Supplemental Services Agreement Number One for the Lake County Courthouse Campus Photovoltaic Array and Electric Vehicle Charging Station Project in an amount not to exceed $79,500, and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement; c) Approve Supplemental Services Agreement Number Two for photovoltaic system feasibility analysis, financial modeling, and procurement assistance for the Lakeport Library, Middletown Library, Redbud Library, and Probation Department in an amount not to exceed $30,000 and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement.

On July 26, 2022, your Board entered into a General Services Agreement with our airport consultant, Armstrong Consultants, to perform planning and engineering services for the Lampson Field Airport. The General Services Agreement creates the basic contractual framework, with Supplemental Service Agreements developed for specific tasks to be accomplished. Today's item is for Supplemental Services Agreement (SSA) #5 for the consultant to prepare construction plans and specifications for the "East Apron Pavement Rehabilitation Project". This project will result in the rehabilitation of the entire parking apron at Lampson Field Airport, and construction is expected to occur in 2025 using grant funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The design work proposed by this SSA will also be funded by the FAA using annual entitlement funds. A copy of the proposed Supplemental Services Agreement is attached for your information.

Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors Approve the Supplemental Services Agreement Number 5 between the County of Lake and Armstrong Consultants for engineering services related to the East Apron Pavement Rehabilitation Project at the Lampson Field Airport in an amount not to exceed $158,947.00 and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement.

On March 29, 2024, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) notified the County of the opportunity to participate in the Optional RSTP Federal Exchange and State Match Program for FFY 2023/2024. The exchange amount is based on the County's estimated FFY 2024 apportionments. On an annual basis, the County has exchanged the Federal RSTP dollars for unrestricted State dollars which provide greater flexibility on the type and location of projects to be funded. The County continues to meet the criteria to exchange the 2023/2024 apportionments. Caltrans has forwarded the Federal Apportionment Exchange and State Match Program Agreement for the County of Lake, which allows for the exchange of these funds. Should the Board approve this agreement, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) now requires a Resolution Authorizing who may sign the agreement for the County in order to ratify the agreement. That Resolution is also included.

Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the attached Agreement exchanging Federal RSTP dollars for unrestricted State dollars and the Resolution authorizing the Chair to sign the agreement and authorize the chair to sign said agreement and resolution.

New state and federal HAVA funding has been authorized by the state and federal governments to be used for election purposes. $9.2 million in state and federal funds for costs associated with election security is being made available to counties. The HAVA funds received pursuant to this contract shall be used for reimbursement for activities to improve the administration of elections for Federal office, including to enhance election technology and make election security improvements, as authorized under sections 101, 103, and 104 of HAVA. By adopting this Resolution, the county will be entering into an agreement, attached, with the Secretary of State to receive a grant in the amount of $100,000 and authorize the Registrar of Voters to execute the agreement with the State. The term of the agreement is February 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Adopt Resolution Approving Agreement with the State of California for Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Federal Funds in the Amount of $100,000, for Activities to Improve the Administration of Elections for Federal Office, including to enhance Election Technology and make Election Security Improvements; and Authorizing the Registrar of Voters to Execute the Agreement with the State.

In accordance with 45 C,F,R, 1355.34(c) and California Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Section 10601.2(a), local county child welfare agencies are responsible for implementing a qualitative case review process for child welfare services by child welfare and probation agencies. Cases are pulled on a continuous quarterly basis and provided to each county by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). Through the standard agreement, the Lake County Department of Social Services (LCDSS) agrees to coordinate with CDSS for the provision of case review, reviewing case lists, securing interviews, preparing all necessary case files, and tracking and addressing safety and policy concerns. This contract renews the case review process from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029.

Approve Contract between County of Lake and California Department of Social Services for Quality Assurance Case Review, in the amount of $108,695.00 from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029, and authorize the Chair to sign.

WHEREAS, the month of April is dedicated to increasing public awareness and understanding of alcoholism and misuse, its causes, effective treatment, and recovery; and WHEREAS, excessive alcohol use and misuse impacts adults and youth of all racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds and that its consequences affect individuals, families and communities; and WHEREAS, the entire community plays a vital role in supporting those struggling with alcohol misuse and addiction while promoting a culture of moderation and responsibility; and WHEREAS, education and prevention efforts are crucial in reducing the stigma surrounding alcohol use and misuse and encourage individuals to seek help when needed; and WHEREAS, Lake County Behavioral Health Services provided DUI Program services to 411 participants in the calendar year 2023. Lake County Behavioral Health Services has assisted with 528 treatment service requests in the calendar year 2023. WHEREAS In the State of California, in 2022 an average of 15,443 annual deaths are attributable to excessive alcohol use, and 64.4% of those deaths are due to chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorders; and WHEREAS, the County of Lake Board of Supervisors and Lake County Behavioral Health's Substance Use Disorder Services urges all community members and organizations in Lake County to participate in activities and events aimed at educating themselves and others about the dangers of alcohol misuse and addiction and support initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisor for the County of Lake, join with the Lake County Department of Behavioral Health Services do hereby proclaim that April 2024 is Alcohol Awareness Month in the County of Lake.

Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of April 2024 as Alcohol Awareness Month in Lake County.

Building Up Individuals and Local Development (BUILD) aims to help those who are economically vulnerable gain construction and workforce skills to become employable. Additionally, BUILD rehabs homes and turns them into safe, affordable housing stock for NCO New Digs clients and the larger community.

Presentation Only.

Exhibits A. Staff Report from the January 11, 2024 Planning Commission hearing with the following attachments: 1. Site Plans 2. Draft Conditions of Approval 3. Property Management Plan 4. Initial Study (IS 20-50) 5. Hydrology Report and Drought Management Plan 6. Agency Comments 7. Tribal Comments 8. Public Comments (as of January 5, 2024) B. Planning Commission Minutes from January 11, 2024 Public Hearing C. Appeal Application (AB 24-01) D. Public Comments received as of April 15, 2024 E. Conditions of Approval, Revised at the January 11, 2024 Public Hearing F. Biological and Botanical Report I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY On January 11, 2024, the Lake County Planning Commission denied a Major Use Permit (UP 20-40) request for commercial cannabis cultivation of 22,000 square feet (sf) of canopy inside eight 30' x 96' greenhouses within a fenced 47,040 sf enclosure on a property located at 3545 Finley East Road, Kelseyville (APN: 008-026-07). The project also proposed one 25'-6" metal 48' x 100' drying building and several small sheds, water tanks and other cannabis-related structures, as well as one Type 13 Cannabis Distributor Transport Only, Self-Distribution License. At the January 11 hearing, the Planning Commission noted issues related to siting of the proposed project and expressed the position that the project did not fit the character of the neighborhood; the Planning Commission denied the project on a 3 to 1 vote, with Commissioner Hess absent. The Planning Commission Staff Report and associated attachments are included as Exhibit A; the minutes of the meeting are included as Exhibit B, and the meeting may be viewed online at: https://lakecounty.granicus.com/player/clip/696?view_id=1&redirect=true. In accordance with County of Lake Zoning Code Section 58.31, the applicant filed an appeal (AB 24-01) of the Planning Commission's decision on January 18, 2024. The appeal application is included in Exhibit C. All public comments received as of April 14, 2024, are included as Exhibit D. There was no new information presented at the Planning Commission hearing that identified inconsistencies between the project (as conditioned) and the County Code, or information resulting in Staff being unable to recommend the findings required for a major use permit. As such, Staff's original recommendation for approval of the project remains. Staff recommends the Board uphold the appeal (AB 24-01), reversing the Planning Commission's denial of the project and approve Initial Study (IS 20-50) and Use Permit (UP 20-40). II. PROJECT BACKGROUND Setting. The project site is located on the southern side of Finley East Road in Kelseyville. The site had been used as a walnut orchard followed by hemp cultivation but the property has sat idle since 2020. The property contains a dwelling and two shop buildings, as well as a building pad that was associated with the previous hemp cultivation. The site is surrounded by agricultural and residential uses. The Kelsey Creek Schoolhouse building is located on the property immediately to the east of the project; the site is owned by the Kelseyville Unified School District and leased by the Lucerne Area Revitalization Association (LARA) for maintenance and use of the building. The site is accessed via two internal driveways from East Finely Road: a western shared driveway that borders on the edge of the Kelsey Creek Schoolhouse; and a second eastern driveway serving the project parcel accesses the two shop buildings and is located about 100 feet east of the primary driveway. Project Summary. An application for Major Use Permit (UP 20-40) was originally submitted on May 5, 2020. A project description summary and vicinity map are included below; a detailed project description and site plans can be found in the Planning Commission Staff Report (Exhibit A). Applicant/Owner: "Higher Ground Farms", John Oliver (applicant); Leo Cortina (property owner). File Number: UP 20-40, IS 20-50 (Major Use Permit and Initial Study). Request: Commercial Cannabis Cultivation including 22,000 sf of greenhouse cannabis canopy within eight greenhouses and a Type 13 Cannabis Distributor Transport Only, Self-distribution License to enable legal transportation of cannabis. Location: 3545 Finley East Road, Kelseyville. A.P.N.: 008-026-07. Parcel Size: �23.69 acres. General Plan: Agriculture. Zoning: "A-WW-FF-AI", Agriculture - Waterway - Floodway Fringe - Agricultural Industry Topography: Flat. Flood Designation: "AE and AO", river or stream flood hazard areas, and areas with a 1% or greater chance of shallow flooding each year. Water Supply: Existing permitted groundwater well. Sewage Disposal: Existing on-site septic system. Fire Protection: CALFIRE, Kelseyville Fire Protection District. Vegetation: Scattered oaks and grasses. Water Courses: Kelsey Creek (located about 475' from the proposed cultivation area). Supervisorial Dist.: 4; and 5 (easternmost portion of site along Kelsey Creek) FIGURE 1 - VICINITY MAP SOURCE: LAKE COUNTY GIS MAPPING FIGURE 2- PROPOSED SITE PLAN SOURCE: APPLICATION MATERIALS The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires agencies to evaluate the environmental implications of land use actions. A Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (Attachment 4 of the Planning Commission Staff Report in Exhibit A) was prepared and circulated for public review in compliance with CEQA from 09/29/2022 to 10/28/2022. The Initial Study found all impacts to be less than significant with implementation of mitigation measures related to Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural/Tribal Resources, Geology/Soils and Noise. After publication of the January 11 Planning Commission agenda packet, CDD staff met with members of the Lucerne Area Revitalization Association on January 10, 2024, to discuss their concerns with the project. As a result of this meeting, the applicant verbally indicated that he was willing to implement the following concessions which were added as conditions of approval in an effort to reduce potential conflicts with the neighboring property: (1) move the cultivation area 200 feet south of the proposed location to achieve a minimum of 500 feet setback from the Kelsey Creek Schoolhouse building; (2) plant fast-growing screening trees between the processing / drying building and the Old Kelsey Creek Schoolhouse property, as well as between the cultivation site and Old Kelsey Creek Schoolhouse 10' intervals; (3) use the secondary interior driveway further east instead of the western driveway that is shared with the Kelsey Creek Schoolhouse building; (4) limit the maximum height of the processing building to 25'-6" or less from grade (includes 3ft elevated foundation). Additionally, prior to permit activation, applicant (permittee) is required to provide updated site plan(s) showing the relocated cultivation area and screening trees; provide letters from the biologist and archeologist that prepared the biological and cultural resources studies, confirming that the relocated cultivation site was included in the surveys, and provide confirmation that a live scan was successfully completed with the Lake County Sheriff's Department. These requirements were verbally added to the project as conditions of approval at the January 11, 2023, Planning Commission meeting and have been included in the revised written conditions of approval in Exhibit E for the Board's consideration. III. BASIS FOR THE DENIAL Although the Planning Commission did not refute the fact that the proposed project meets all of the codified siting requirements contained within the Lake County Zoning Ordinance and State cannabis regulations, the Planning Commission noted a number of issues related to siting of the proposed project. Issues raised were not formalized within the motion for denial, but Staff summarizes the main points raised by the Planning Commission below. 1. Location is not consistent with the neighborhood character. 2. The project would alter the viewshed on Finley East Road and views of Mt. Konocti, which is considered sacred to culturally-affiliated tribes. 3. Proximity to adjacent farm labor quarters (residences). 4. Impacts to Kelsey Creek. 5. Proximity to a 'school'. IV. APPEAL ANALYSIS Per Lake County Zoning Ordinance Section 58.31, decisions of the Planning Commission may be appealed by an interested party within seven (7) calendar days of the decision and shall be accompanied by a written statement setting forth the grounds upon which the appellant asserts there was an error or abuse of discretion by the Planning Commission. In this case, the appeal (AB 24-01) of the January 11, 2024, Planning Commission decision was filed by the applicant in a timely manner on January 18, 2024. The applicant did not provide specific responses to each item raised by the Planning Commission but states, "Project meets all standards & regulations" as the reason for the appeal. The appeal application (AB 24-01) is included in Exhibit C. Staff's response to each the issues raised by the Planning Commission is provided below. 1. Location is not consistent with the neighborhood character. Staff Response: Cannabis cultivation is allowed in certain areas within Lake County upon issuance of a major or minor use permit depending on the project's size and characteristics of the site. In this case, the property is located on a property with base zoning of "A"-Agriculture, within a mapped Farmland Protection Zone (FPZ). The Board of Supervisors approved Ordinance No. 3103 on April 20, 2021, which allows cannabis cultivation to occur in FPZ land, provided the cultivation occurs inside greenhouses with air filtration systems, as is being proposed in this application. The property is not located within an Exclusion Area and is in an area that is characterized by traditional crop production, including a processing/packing facility immediately across the street. The project meets all setbacks and development standards related to compatible uses. Therefore, the project would not be considered a non-compatible use. As noted above, the project has also been modified to further reduce impacts to neighboring properties, specifically the property immediately west that is owned by the Kelseyville Unified School District and leased by LARA. 2. The project would alter the viewshed on Finley East Road and views of Mt. Konocti, which is considered sacred to culturally-affiliated tribes. Staff Response: Per the Lake County Zoning Code for Agricultural zoning (Article 5, section 5.15), accessory agricultural structures may be up to fifty (50) feet tall. The proposed greenhouses and processing facility would be below this limitation. Additionally, mitigation measures requiring blackout screening, fencing, and vegetative screening would be implemented to reduce impacts to the extent practical. Lastly, the applicant has agreed to relocate the cultivation site approximately 200 feet further south to be at least 500 feet away from the Kelsey Creek Schoolhouse building, and additional vegetative screening being placed between both the Kelsey Creek Schoolhouse building and the processing facility, as well as between the Kelsey Creek Schoolhouse building and the cultivation stie. Related to tribal cultural resources, Staff sent Assembly Bill (AB) 52 notices to 11 tribes on April 8, 2022, informing tribes of the proposed project and offering consultation under AB-52. Of the 11 notified Tribes, the Yocha Dehe Tribe and the Upper Lake Habematolel Tribe replied, deferring to Big Valley and Middletown Rancheria Tribes. No other tribes responded to the AB 52 notice. Cultural and tribal cultural resources were also analyzed in the Initial Study and associated Cultural Resources evaluation, in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. These analyses found impacts to cultural resources to be less than significant with implementation of mitigation measures. 3. Proximity to adjacent farm labor quarters (residences). Staff Response: Article 27 (Section 27.13(at)) requires cultivation sites to be located 200 feet from a residence. The farm labor quarters noted by the Planning Commission are located approximately 500 to 600 feet from the cultivation site. Further research by Staff found no records of permits for the mentioned farm labor quarters. 4. Impacts to Kelsey Creek. Staff Response: The County Code requires a 100-foot setback from all water courses. The cultivation site and associated buildings are a minimum of 475 feet away from Kelsey Creek and Finely East Road provides further separation between the site and the creek. The applicant has also submitted a sediment and erosion control plan (sheet 4 of Site Plans) that show stormwater mitigation measures that adequately address slope and erosion control, in accordance with Lake County Grading Regulations, the State Water Resources Control Board Order No. WQ 2019-001-DWQ and Construction General Permit 2009-009-DWQ. Lastly, the Initial Study (And associated Biological Report) found impacts to Kelsey Creek to be less than significant. 5. Proximity to a 'school'. Staff Response: The "Hells Bend Schoolhouse", also referred to as the Kelsey Creek Schoolhouse is located on the parcel (APN 008-026-06) immediately west of the proposed cultivation site. According to Dr. John Parker, the Schoolhouse was built in 1869 and relocated to its present location in 1882. Classes were held in the schoolhouse until 1920, when the use of the building as a school discontinued. Please refer to the January 11 Planning Commission Staff Report for more information. Article 68 (Definitions) of the Lake County Code defines a 'school' as follows, School: "For the purpose of cannabis regulation, school means any public or private school providing instruction in kindergarten or any grades K to 12, inclusive, but does not include any private school in which education is primarily conducted in private homes. (Ord. No. 3709, 12/11/2018)". Staff must analyze the project for compliance with required setbacks from existing uses. The building has not been utilized as a school since 1920 and does not meet the definition of a school per the County Code. Although LARA has been in contact with Community Development Department (CDD) Staff related to their intentions to restore and utilize the building as a community gathering space and event center in the future, no such permits have been submitted to CDD to date for review. Additionally, the County Code does not allow school uses within the "A" zoning district. As noted above, the applicant proposes to use the secondary driveway further east from the building and would plant vegetative screening between the building and cultivation area, and processing building to reduce potential impacts to the adjacent site. The proposed project would not prohibit the School District and LARA from future rehabilitation of the building or other plans for the site. Conclusion. CDD Staff must analyze projects for conformance with existing code requirements and regulations. As summarized above and discussed in detail throughout the January 11 Planning Commission Staff Report (and associated documents), the project meets all required regulations related to development and siting, and is also consistent with the General Plan and Kelseyville Area Plan. Staff recommends the Board uphold the appeal, reversing the Planning Commission's denial of the project, and approve Use Permit (UP 20-40) and Initial Study (IS 20-50). Findings for approval are provided below, and conditions of approval (as revised) are included in Exhibit E. V. MAJOR USE PERMIT FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL The Review Authority shall only approve or conditionally approve a Major Use Permit (LCZO Section 51.4, Major Use Permits) if all of the following findings are made: 1. That the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the use applied for will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort, and general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use or be detrimental to property and improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the County. The proposed use of commercial cannabis cultivation is a permitted use in the "A" Agriculture Zoning District subject to the issuance of a major use permit pursuant to Article 27.13(at) and Article 51.4 of the Lake County Zoning Ordinance, and subject to cultivation occurring in greenhouses, as required for projects within a mapped Farmland Protection Area. The immediate area has traditional agricultural uses. Cannabis cultivation, while not recognized as a crop in the traditional sense, involves growing and harvesting cannabis plants. Additionally, the Community Development Department will require annual compliance monitoring reports and conduct annual inspections during the cultivation season to ensure compliance with the approved Property Management Plan and Conditions of Approval. The County has received adverse comments from neighboring property owners and concerned groups and individuals objecting to the project due to the presence of the Kelsey Creek Schoolhouse, which would be located a minimum of 500 feet from the edge of the cultivation area on the neighboring lot to the west; however the project does not propose modifications to the building or other components that would impact the building or its historic significance. Additionally, the Kelsey Creek Schoolhouse does not meet the definition of a school within the County Code, so the 1000-foot separation required between cannabis cultivation sites and schools does not apply. Lastly, the Initial Study found all impacts to be less than significant with implementation of mitigation measures related to Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural/Tribal Resources, Geology/Soils and Noise. 2. That the site for the project is adequate in size, shape, location, and physical characteristics to accommodate the type of use and level of development proposed. The proposal consists of 22,000 sf of greenhouse cannabis canopy. The Lake County Zoning Ordinance allows cultivation operations on "A" Agriculture-zoned land if the land meets the requirements within Article 27.13(at). The subject site is �23 acres in size, large enough to enable the cultivation area proposed to occur, and meets all required setbacks. 3. That the streets, highways, and pedestrian facilities are reasonably adequate to safely accommodate the specific proposed use. The site is accessed via an interior driveway that connects to Finley East Road, a paved County-maintained road. There are two driveways serving the site: the original driveway proposed for the project leading to the cultivation site is shared with the adjacent parcel and is located approximately 140 feet from the Kelsey Creek Schoolhouse; the secondary driveway is located approximately 100' further east of the originally proposed driveway. The applicant has agreed to use the secondary driveway as the primary access to the cultivation site in order to keep cannabis-related traffic further from the Kelsey Creek Schoolhouse site's access. Traffic impacts are also analyzed within Section XVII, Transportation, of the Initial Study, which were found to be less than significant. As noted within the analysis, the application materials submitted indicate that trips associated with the project will be minimal, estimated at eight to sixteen daily trips excluding deliveries, which are expected to occur once or twice weekly. Because the project would not result in over 110 trips per day, impacts related to vehicle miles traveled (Guidelines section 15064.3) would be less than significant. The project was circulated for public agency review, including but not limited to: Kelseyville Fire Protection District, California Highway Patrol, the Lake County Sheriff's Department, Cal Fire, and the Lake County Department of Public Works. All commercial cannabis projects require compliance with PRC 4290 and 4291; this is a typical condition added to all commercial cannabis cultivation projects. 4. That there are adequate public or private services, including but not limited to fire protection, water supply, sewage disposal, and police protection to serve the project. There are adequate public utilities and services available to the site. The Kelseyville Fire Protection District provides fire-related emergency services to the site. The Lake County Sheriff's Department provides police protection. The site is served by PG&E on-grid power. The site is served by a private permitted groundwater well and existing septic system. The application was routed to all of the affected public and private service providers, including Public Works, Environmental Health, Specials Districts; Water Resources and PG&E. All agency comments have been included as conditions of approval, as appropriate. 1. That the project is in conformance with the applicable provisions and policies of this Code, the General Plan and any approved zoning or land use plan. Upon review, the Community Development Department has determined that the proposed use for the cultivation of greenhouse cannabis is in conformance with the applicable provisions and policies of this Code, the General Plan, the Kelseyville Area Plan, and the Lake County Zoning Ordinance as the cultivation of cannabis is an allowable use within the "A" Agriculture Zoning Designation upon securing a major use permit pursuant to Article 27 (Table B) of the Lake County Zoning Ordinance. The General Plan and Kelseyville Area Plan do not have any provisions specifically for commercial cannabis, but both plans have provisions for economic development and land use compatibility. 2. That no violation of Chapters 5, 17, 21, 23 or 26 of the Lake County Code currently exists on the property, unless the purpose of the permit is to correct the violation, or the permit relates to a portion of the property which is sufficiently separate and apart from the portion of the property in violation so as not to be affected by the violation from a public health, safety or general welfare basis. There are no documented violations of Chapters 5, 17, 21, 23 or 26 of the Lake County Code on the subject properties. This was confirmed by the Cannabis Division of the Lake County Planning Department during and following a site visit that occurred on July 24, 2023. The applicant is required to provide proof of a successful Live Scan background check prior to permit activation. Further, Article 27.13(at) has three findings that must be met for commercial cannabis: 3. The proposed use complies with all development standards described in Chapter 21, Article 27, Section 1.i. As noted throughout this memorandum, as well as the January 11 Planning Commission Staff Report, the proposed use permit is consistent with Article 27, section 1.i., as well as other portions of the Zoning Ordinance, General Plan and Kelseyville Area Plan. 4. The applicant is qualified to make the application described in Chapter 21, Article 27, Section 1.ii. (g). The applicant is qualified to make this application and is required to successfully complete a 'Live Scan' background check prior to operation. 5. The application complies with the qualifications for a permit described in Chapter 21, Article 27, Section 1.ii. (i). The application complies with the qualifications for a permit described in Chapter 21, Article 27, Section 1.ii. (i).

Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors: Approve the Appeal (AB 24-01), overturning the Planning Commission's denial of Major Use Permit (UP 20-40) and approve Initial Study (IS 20-50), subject to the findings in the Memorandum dated April 15, 2024, and Conditions of Approval in Exhibit E. Sample Motions: Initial Study (IS 20-50) Approval I move that the Board of Supervisors find that the proposed Major Use Permit (UP 20-40) for Higher Ground Farms at 3545 Finley East Road, Kelseyville (APN: 008-026-07) would not have a significant impact on the environment and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS 20-50), determining that all impacts can be mitigated to 'less than significant' through the implementation of the mitigation measures within the Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS 20-50), subject to the findings in the Memorandum dated April 15, 2024, and Conditions of Approval in Exhibit E. Appeal Approval (AB 24-01) I move that the Board of Supervisors approve Appeal AB 24-01, in concept, and direct Staff to prepare Draft Findings of Fact.

Your Board has expressed interest in enhanced public communications and public relations supports. Creation and distribution of monthly County of Lake Newsletters, District-specific Newsletters (up to quarterly for each District) and assistance with planning and executing targeted informational campaigns have been identified as priorities. The County Administrative Office issued solicitation No. 24-11 seeking firms to provide, "Professional Communications and Public Relations Services." Five qualified firms responded. Following a rigorous and competitive Consultant Selection Process, and follow-up interviews with three respondents, Imprenta Communications Group, Inc., was unanimously ranked #1 by a panel including staff with communications leadership responsibilities from the County Administrative Office, Health and Behavioral Health Services, and Lake County Office of Education. Panelists found Imprenta to be highly qualified and experienced, and their strong emphasis on ensuring communications met the information needs of all Lake County residents was viewed as a significant point of strength. Staff recommends your Board approve the Agreement with Imprenta Communications Group, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $264,000 over three years, and authorize the Chair to sign. This amount provides for a monthly retainer of $6,500, which will accommodate Countywide and District-specific Newsletters and up to $10,000/year for additional services, such as informational campaigns.

Approve the Agreement for Professional Communications Services and Public Relations Services with Imprenta Communications Group, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $264,000 over three years, and authorize the Chair to sign.

The Master Fee Schedule established by your Board provides the public with a convenient and transparent single source document that reflects all County service fees. In adopting the initial Master Fee Schedule, your Board expressed intent that it be routinely updated, and established the authority and procedures to accomplish such updates. Consequently, in accordance with Article XXVIII in Chapter 2 of the County Code, a Resolution adopting updates to the Master Fee Schedule is presented for your consideration. The attached Resolution and exhibit reflect staff's recommendation to amend fees for Agriculture/Weights and Measures, Building Safety Division, Planning Division and Department of Public Works per cost/fee studies. The Sheriff's Department is requesting changes to some fees to match Government Code. Auditor-County Clerk, Code Enforcement, Public Services, and Water Resources are requesting increases due to CPI, and Registrar of Voters/Elections is clarifying fee descriptions. Staff is recommending this annual update to the Master Fee Schedule to reflect the actual costs associated with providing the specified services. All fees set forth in this Master Fee Schedule adjustment shall become effective 07/01/2024.

Adopt Resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule for departmental services rendered by the County.

A) According to our Lake County PEG Agreement between the City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport, and the County of Lake, the PEG Board is to provide an annual review of what PEG has been working on, and what PEG's budget looks like, and its status. B) PEG has been providing MAC support with recordings, streaming, and sound support. PEG is seeking direction on whether or not the Board of Supervisors is interested in continuing this support.

A) Presentation Only B) Direct PEG to come back with new 24/25 contract for PEG services to MACs.

On Aug. 24, 2021, your board enacted urgency Ordinance 3110, titled as "an urgency ordinance prohibiting water hauling to unpermitted cannabis cultivation sites." On Oct. 5, 2021, your board adopted urgency Ordinance 3113 to amend Ordinance 3110 and to additionally prohibit water hauling to all types of commercial agricultural operations, including cannabis cultivation sites. The county's local drought emergency declaration was terminated by your board April 2, 2024. As confirmed by county counsel, Ordinance 3113 contained a sunset clause that rescinded the ordinance in its entirety upon the termination of the local drought emergency declaration. This recission is not easily documented in MuniCode or Granicus without formal board action. The recommended action would create a formal record that Ordinance 3113 is no longer in effect.

Move to rescind urgency Ordinance 3113

On July 27, 2021, your board enacted Ordinance 3106, titled as "an urgency ordinance requiring land use applicants to provide enhanced water analysis during a declared drought emergency." The ordinance required hydrology reports to be prepared for all types of land-use applications without consideration of the project type or other site-specific conditions affecting water usage. The county's local drought emergency declaration was terminated by your board April 2, 2024. Nonetheless, the Community Development Department retains authority to require hydrological studies, among other studies, as deemed necessary when reviewing land-use applications. As confirmed by county counsel, Ordinance 3106 contained a sunset clause that rescinded the ordinance in its entirety upon the termination of the local drought emergency declaration. This recission is not easily documented in MuniCode or Granicus without formal board action. The recommended action would create a formal record that Ordinance 3106 is no longer in effect.

Move to rescind urgency Ordinance 3106

Resolution 2017-27 established the Scotts Valley Community Advisory Council to represent "Scotts Valley area" residents and businesses. The "precise boundaries" of that area were defined by Exhibit A of the resolution as it was approved by your board on Feb. 28, 2017. Appointment of the 2023 council members disclosed the 2017 boundary map lacked adequate precision to confirm whether a given residence or business is located in the Scotts Valley area. Council members observed the 2017 map excluded portions of Eickhoff Road, Hendricks Road and Scotts Creek Road, among other roads known to traverse the Scotts Valley area. Council Member Cornelia Sieber-Davis has worked diligently with the council and Lake County IT staff to develop a revised map that better defines and incorporates the "Scotts Valley area." The sponsor also requested some minor changes to help smooth the contours of the southern and northern boundary lines. This draft revision has been staged on the map of Municipal Advisory Councils contained within Lake County GIS gallery. A screen grab of the GIS mapping application is attached to help contrast the existing boundary area and the proposed expansion. The proposed new boundary was considered several times by the Scotts Valley Community Advisory Council, and the final draft was recommended for board approval on March 25, 2024. County counsel has prepared a draft resolution amending Resolution 2017-27 to expand the boundaries for the Scotts Valley Community Advisory Council as represented in new Exhibit A

Offer resolution amending Scotts Valley Community Advisory Council boundary map.

On Tuesday, March 19th the Board approved a short-term loan of $3M from the General Fund and $1M from the Department of Social Services to ensure sufficient cash flow through the end of the Fiscal Year. Since March 25th, the Department has received $1,185,681.28 in revenue, which includes $787,076.54 in MediCal payments. We still have outstanding: Unbilled Receivable MH In-House $883,516.05 $2,471,652.92 Lake County Office of Education $76,302.19 $205,079.94 Redwood Community Services $361,766.96 $573,259.75 MHSA $175,384.15 $856,249.29

No Action is recommended or requested at this time.

This amendment and the associated cost has been factored into our budgetary needs to complete the 2023-24 fiscal year. These services must be paid for by the Mental Health Plan for all Lake County beneficiaries. We work to ensure beneficiaries are placed into covered facilities, however this is not always possible.

Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between County of Lake and BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital, INC. for Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Services and Professional Services associated with Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalization in the amount of $175,000.00 for Fiscal Year 23-24 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.

The parties now desire to amend the Agreement a third time to increase the total compensation payable under the Agreement by $75,000.00 for a new contract maximum of $210,000.00 and must amend item three, "Compensation," to reflect this change. This increase is due to the an increase in services brought about by California Assembly Bill 2275, which now requires a certification review hearing to be held within 7 days of the date the person was initially detained and would require the person in charge of the facility where the person is detained to notify the detained person of specified rights. The County Mental Health Plan is required to have a Patient's Rights advocate and the Patient's Rights Advocate is required to be present at these hearings. It should also be noted that this increase is presently accounted for in our budget projections.

Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement Between the County of Lake and the Smithwaters Group in the amount of $210,000 for Patient Rights Advocacy Services for Fiscal years 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25 and authorize the Chair to sign.

Lake County Environmental Health utilizes database management software to provide services related to the programs administered by the division. Currently, EH uses Envision Connect by Acella, Inc. In 2020, Acella discontinued support Envision Connect and Envision Connect Remote in favor up new software development. Lake County Environmental Health issued RFP 23-27 on June 16, 2023, with a submission deadline of Friday, July 14, 2023. Four Proposals were received and determined to be complete. A Selection Panel reviewed each submittal and provided scores for each proposal on August 14th, 2023. A phase two selection process was conducted with the top two scored proposals. In phase II, both software proposers were provided four hours to demonstrate their products. On October 10, 2023, the selection committee provided their final scores which were compiled and confirmed. The Selection Committee unanimously identified HS Gov Tech Solutions, Inc as the best option for the next software for Lake County Environmental Health. Notices of Intent to Award were sent to all respondents by email Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Staff recommends your Board approve the contract with HS Gov Tech Solutions, Inc., not to exceed $400,091.93.

Approve Contract with HS Gov Tech Solutions, Inc. License, Configuration, Support and Hosting of the Lake County Environmental Health Database Management Software for an Amount Not to Exceed $400,093.21 and Authorize Chair to Sign.

The position allocation resolution will add position allocations to budget unit 2111, Public Defender. The position allocation chart is being amended to add five (5) Deputy Public Defender I/II/III/Senior classifications, one (1) Public Defender Investigator I/II classification and one (1) Legal Administrative Assistant/Sr classification.

Staff requests your Board's approval to adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2023-117 Establishing Position Allocations for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, Budget Unit No. 2111, Public Defender.

The Classification, Compensation, Recruitment, and Retention Committee (CCRR) has completed the review of department reclassification and salary adjustment requests that were submitted for FY 2023/2024 reclassification cycle. The Committee met, reviewed and discussed the requests, and made Committee recommendations. In total, 7 Departments submitted 33 requests for review listed below. 1. Rich Ford, Assessor-Recorder Request and Justification We have had numerous failed recruitments in the Appraiser classification. The Appraisers the county currently employs started as Deputy Assessor Recorders (DAR). To continue to function, we need to decrease our vacancies. Property tax and the revenue generated from them account for 50-55% of the discretionary budget of the County. The responsibility for working the property tax resides with these employees. If the tax roll does not close, the County will not have proper funding. We will continue to develop from within our department, but to grow an Appraiser from the DAR position it takes approximately four years. This time frame is due to a California state requirement, that a candidate for an Appraiser license must have a four-year degree or four years working in the Assessor office or any combination thereof. An Appraiser Aide cannot value properties under California state regulations. The shift to a higher grade is based on the work level and complexity. Having worked in both the Auditor-Controller's office and my current office, I felt that the accounting grade classification best suited the complexities of the Appraiser Classification. With the California state requirements being quite strict, and to the best of my knowledge, unusually restrictive compared to other office position requirements, I feel the grade shift appears to be appropriate. The Auditor-Appraiser Class would need to be adjusted to maintain the same parity that currently exists. 2.5 % Advanced Appraiser Add-Pay To become an Advanced Appraiser, an Appraiser must pass six week-long, calculation intensive classes with a three-hour test for each. Three years of serving as an Appraiser after you pass your basic appraisal license is also a requirement. With a basic appraisal license, an Appraiser is required to take 24 hours of continuing education. This is achieved through webinars, conference training, or limited online training. The county is responsible for the cost of this online training. Once an Appraiser reaches the Advanced Appraisal license, the continuing education requirement is reduced to 12 hours. It becomes possible to reduce costs and maintain required licensing with the office in a more sustainable way when the Appraisers achieve the Advance Appraiser License. There is a need for an incentive to encourage the achievement of the Advanced Appraisal license. There is no state or local requirement to achieve the Advance Appraiser license. The County benefits when appraisers working in the Assessor's office are Advanced Appraisers. Assessor-Recorder Position Changes Title Current Grade Current Salary Proposed Grade Proposed Salary 1. Appraiser Aide G15 $ 19.69-23.93 G23 $ 23.97-29.16 2. Appraiser I G19 $ 21.73-26.41 G27 $ 26.98-32.18 3. Appraiser II G23 $ 23.97-29.16 G30 $ 28.51-34.66 4. Appraiser Sr G27 $ 26.98-32.18 G34 $ 31.47-38.26 5. 2.5% Add Pay for Certified Advanced Appraisers CCRR Recommendation: The CCRR Committee denied the request for a salary increase as it is not within the scope of the Classification and Compensation policy, this is not a request for reclassification but solely a request for a salary increase. 2. Jenavive Herrington, Auditor-Controller Request and Justification 20-40% TDLS- Tax Defaulted Land Sales - huge increase in volume (work and resource-wise) 25% Tax collector corrections and other roll corrections have increased roughly 8 times the average and continues to grow. These corrections are necessary and very time sensitive. Long-time outstanding issues are being resolved now but are creating a tremendous amount of complex work that has "never been done before". Sometimes late nights are necessary to get caught up and ensure taxpayers don't wait as long for their corrections and refunds. Peter is learning Megabyte in ways we haven't been able to in the past. Much of these longstanding corrections are complex and have no procedures to direct how to accomplish it. He works directly with Megabyte and with his knowledge of our finance system, can reconstruct data and accomplish great fixes that we would not have been able to otherwise accomplish. 20-25% Additional RDA Responsibilities- will perform the duties the Assistant Auditor-Controller used to do. Be mindful of Brown Act Requirements and agenda processes. 15-20% School Bonds - at least 3 times increase in volume over the last 7 years. With the increase in financial activity being performed by the schools, our bond management responsibilities have greatly increased. This is in addition to the normal property tax functions that are performed daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually. This position was already designed to be supervisorial; this change is primarily to make the compensation and schedule appropriate for the type of work. Auditor-Controller Position Changes Title Current Grade Current Salary Proposed Grade Proposed Salary 1. Property Tax Coordinator New Title Property Tax Manager S32 $ 29.96-36.41 M41 $37.41-45.47 77,812-94,557 CCRR Recommendation: The Committee recommends approval for 2024/2025 Budget. Cost Information: The department will be making adjustments to their 2024/2025 budget in order to accommodate the costs associated with the salary increase. Title Difference PERS 23.3% FICA 7.65% Cost to Budget 1. Property Tax Coordinator $ 18,844.80 $ 4,390.84 $ 1,441.63 $ 24,677.27 New Title Property Tax Manager Union: Courtesy notice only position being reclassified to management. 3. Elise Jones, Behavioral Health Request and Justification Lake County Behavioral Health Services requests compensation increases for all clinical, direct service positions. These positions are the most difficult to fill in the Department in both the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder programs. In short: * Wages for these staff are not commensurate with similarly qualified positions in-County and outside in the private sector. * Every vacant position means that roughly 28 hours of service to clients will not be delivered every week. * Beyond service provision, we also miss out on the revenue generated by direct services providers that would enable us to continue to expand staffing and meet the demands of the community. Missed revenue from vacant positions is estimated to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Behavioral Health Position Changes Title Current Grade Current Salary Proposed Grade Proposed Salary 1. Behavioral Health Clinical Specialist G31 $ 29.23-35.52 G37 $ 33.89-41.20 2. Behavioral Health Clinician G33 $ 30.71-37.32 G39 $ 35.61-43.28 3. Behavioral Health Clinician Senior G37 $ 33.89- 41.20 G43 $ 39.31-47.78 4. Licensed Vocational Nurse G18 $ 21.20-25.77 G26 $ 25.86-31.40 5. Licensed Vocational Nurse Senior G32 $ 29.96-36.41 G40 $ 36.50 - 44.36 6. Mental Health Case Manager G18 $ 21.20-25.77 G23 $ 23.99 - 26.16 7. Mental Health RN I G28 $27.14 - 32.99 G46 $ 42.33-51.45 8. Mental Health RN II G31 $ 29.23-35.52 G49 $ 45.58-55.40 9. Psych Technician G21 $ 22.83-27.75 G30 $ 28.51-34.66 10. Psych Technician Senior G30 $ 28.51-34.66 G39 $ 35.61-43.28 11. Substance Abuse Programs Coordinator S37 $ 33.89-41.20 S40 $ 36.50 - 44.36 12. Substance Abuse Counselor I G15 $ 19.69-23.93 G22 $ 23.40 - 28.45 13. Substance Abuse Counselor II G17 $ 20.69-25.14 G24 $ 24.59-29.89 14. Substance Abuse Counselor III G19 $ 21.73-26.41 G26 $ 25.86-31.40 15. Substance Abuse Counselor SR G24 $ 24.59-29.89 G31 $ 29.23-35.52 CCRR Recommendation: The CCRR Committee denied the request as it is not within the scope of the Classification and Compensation policy, this is not a request for reclassification request but solely a request for a salary increase. 4. Lars Ewing, Solid Waste (Integrated Waste Management) Request and Justification The new position of Integrated Solid Waste Manager is proposed to reclassify the existing position of Landfill Manager. The Integrated Waste Management division of the Public Services Department operates the Eastlake Landfill; administers franchise contracts for waste and recycling collection in the unincorporated areas of the county; develops and implements programs for recyclable materials that require special handling; provides environmental education related to solid waste reduction, reuse, and recycling; and oversees the state-mandated countywide integrated waste management plan. Presently, the responsibilities of the Landfill Manager are limited to the first listed item, while the remaining items are managed by the Public Services Director with support staff who split their time between integrated waste, facilities, parks, and museum tasks. A variety of compounding factors will significantly increase the time required to be devoted to both landfill operations and integrated waste management, which is justification for the increased workload of the new position. These factors include new legislation expanding organics collection and processing, new environmental laws further complicating landfill operations, a push for mandatory garbage collection in the unincorporated area, and a landfill expansion that will require ongoing design and construction management over the next 15 years. A key component of this position will be proactively seeking solid waste and recycling grants that otherwise would not have been pursued by Public Services because of a lack of staff availability. Consequently, the increased salary costs of the reclassification are likely to be offset, if not eclipsed by, new grant revenues. Currently the Landfill Manager supervises six permanent Heavy Equipment Operators, two permanent Weighmasters, and approximately five extra help staff throughout the year. This supervision would remain the same, with a proposed increase to include supervision of a Staff Services Specialist who currently reports directly to the Public Services Director. Current class title: Landfill Manager Proposed class title: Integrated Solid Waste Manager Title Current Grade Current Salary Proposed Grade Proposed Salary 1. Landfill Manager M39 $6,172 - $7,502 M44 $6,984 - $8,488 CCRR Recommendation: The Committee recommends approval for 2024/2025 Budget. Cost Information: The department will be making adjustments to their 2024/2025 budget in order to accommodate the costs associated with the salary increase. Title Difference PERS 23.3% FICA 7.65% Cost to Budget 1. Landfill Manager $ 11,835.20 $ 2,757.60 $ 905.39 $ 15,498.19 Union: Courtesy notice only position being reclassified to management. 5. Maria Valadez, Registrar of Voters Request and Justification During the 2018/2019 class and comp study, it appears that the Deputy Registrar of Voter was lined up with that of a supervisor position. The Deputy Registrar of Voters is not only the supervisor and manager of the department but also serves as Assistant to the Registrar of Voters, and therefore should be classified accordingly. The Deputy Registrar of Voters classification, attached, has been updated to match the duties and responsibilities accordingly. The classification is being mirrored to that of a Deputy Public Services/Works Director Administrator I position along with the salary range which is more suitable for the level of responsibility and work that is required. I ask that this request be approved to provide a career path and help with the retention of current staff. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I feel that the positions within the Registrar of Voters office were not properly graded during the 2018/2019 class and comp study. Existing staff can go to another department with potentially less strenuous job duties and responsibilities and have the ability to obtain higher pay. The Elections Specialist classifications, attached, have been updated to match the duties and responsibilities accordingly. These classifications have been mirrored to those of the Community Development Technician positions along with the salary range which is more suitable for the level of responsibility and work that is required. I ask that these changes be approved to provide a career path and help with the retention of current staff. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Title Current Grade Current Salary Proposed Grade Proposed Salary 1. Deputy Registrar of Voters M40 $6327-7689 M44 $6,984 - $8,488 2. Elections Specialist G12 $18.28 - $22.22 G20 $22.27 - $27.07 3. Elections Specialist, Senior G18 21.20 - $25.77 G20 $22.27 - $27.07 CCRR Recommendation: The CCRR Committee denied the request for a salary increase as it is not within the scope of the Classification and Compensation policy, this is not a request for reclassification but solely a request for a salary increase. 6. Scott Harter, Special Districts Administration Request and Justification Our previous CMOM Coordinator II retired in March of 2019 after 10 years in the position. Upon his retirement the department ran a recruitment but were unsuccessful in attracting qualified candidates. The position was advertised again with no candidate hired and the department administration decided to temporarily not fill the vacancy. Duties of the position were shifted around to other staff which wasn't the most effective approach but most tasks managed to get completed. Recently development has started to increase and the need for a dedicated CMOM Coordinator has become pressing. Prior to listing the position again under the current job descriptions and compensation levels I decided to review the listed duties, minimum qualifications, and salary levels with staff. This effort and the proposed changes seek to position the recruitment for success and not for another failed recruitment. The last time the CMOM coordinator job description was updated was 2008, just prior to hiring the previous incumbent. It appears that the salary structure with the CMOM Coordinator I/II and CMOM Engineer I/II positions was also adjusted at that time. As adjusted in 2008 the CMOM Coordinator I and II positions both earn more than the CMOM Engineer I position which is odd as the CMOM Engineer requires a 4 year engineering degree. Education requirements were also added to the CMOM Coordinator requiring a 4 year degree. These changes both appear to be tailored to the previous incumbent in an effort to entice him to transfer from a different County department, restrict any competing applications, and pay him more than he was previously making. I've reviewed the pay grade for comparable positions and those with similar, greater, and lesser requirements within County employment focusing primarily on the Civil Engineer series (Associate Civil Engineer {licensed}, Assistant Engineer Senior/II/I{unlicensed}), the Deputy Special Districts Administrator I/II (unlicensed/licensed), Utility Systems Compliance Coordinator, Utility Area Superintendent, and the Utility Worker series (Senior/II/I), as well as the management staff within this department. When looking to propose a pay grade structure I considered the CMOM Coordinator and CMOM Engineer series even though proposed changes at this time are only within the Coordinator positions. I also considered career paths from our field staff and what that potential looked like. Title Current Grade Current Salary Proposed Grade Proposed Salary 1. CMOM Coordinator I G35 $32.26-$39.21 G37 $33.89-$41.20 2. CMOM Coordinator II G39 $35.61-$43.28 G40 $36.50-$44.36 CCRR Recommendation: The Committee recommends approval for 2024/2025 Budget. Cost Information: The department will be making adjustments to their 2024/2025 budget in order to accommodate the costs associated with the salary increase. Title Difference PERS 23.3% FICA 7.65% Cost to Budget 1. CMOM Coordinator I $ 4,129.20 $ 962.10 $ 315.88 $ 5,407.18 2. CMOM Coordinator II $ 2,246.40 $ 523.41 $ 171.85 $ 2,941.66 Union: Initiate the Meet and Confer process. 7. Patrick Sullivan, Treasurer - Tax Collector Request and Justification The Treasurer - Tax Collector position has changed considerably over time. Over time, while the job duties have expanded greatly, there has not been a review of the position reflecting this. There is now the addition of the cannabis tax program, which the Assistant T-TC has helped manage start to finish. This includes both the assessment of taxes, billing, collection, and enforcement. Likewise, Transient Occupancy Tax now requires a full enforcement program, including both identifying unregistered operators and then auditing their records. These gross receipts programs are forcing the department to build programs that require managing a program start to finish. The County, for the first time, has enacted a full-scale investment program, which requires significant effort to effectively manage. The Assistant TTC also helps oversee the Court Collections division, which is now scaling up to utilize more of its enforcement abilities. The T-TC staff proposed and the Board of Supervisors recently approved a reclassification for the Accounting Technicians in the T-TC to match the Accounting Technician series in the Auditor's office, which has actually caused the entry level position wage range to overlap into the Accountant I range. In order to pick up a wage increase upon promotion an employee would have to start at Step 4 or Step 5 of the Accountant I range. The same proposed Accountant series reclassification would represent a 7.7% pay increase. That same 7.7% increase is proposed for the Assistant T-TC with the shift from M47 to M50. The reclassification of the Accounting Technicians to bring them into alignment with the other financial offices created a domino effect in our office as discussed above, pushing them deep into the Accountant's pay scale. This triggered the proposal to reclassify the accountants in turn, which then pushed them even closer to the Assistant T-TC. Once the Assistant T-TC is reclassified, and the departmental wage scale is restored, that then leaves the Treasurer - Tax Collector in the unusual position of making only slightly more than the Assistant T-TC. Department appear to range 22% - 28% higher than their Assistant position. The spread between the positions was already unusually tight, at only 16%. The proposed increase nearly closes that gap to just 7.9%. Therefore, the same 7.7% increase applied to the other positions should be applied here as well to at least maintain the status quo with adjustment from E61 to E64. Title Current Grade Current Salary Proposed Grade Proposed Salary 1. Accountant I reclass to Accountant I Auditor / Tax G23 $ 23.99 - 29.16 G26 $25.83-31.40 2. Accountant II reclass to Accountant II Auditor / Tax G27 $ 26.48 - 32.18 G30 $28.51-34.66 3. Add Accountant, Senior Treasurer - Tax Collector G34 $31.47 -38.26 4. Collections Supervisor Reclass to Accountant I, II, Senior Auditor / Tax S24 $24.59 - 29.89 5. Assistant Treasurer - Tax Collector (Pay) M47 $7,521 - $9,142 M50 $8,098 - $9,844 6. Treasurer - Tax Collector (Pay) E61 $10,625 E64 $11,443 CCRR Recommendation: The Committee recommends approval of items 1-4 for the 2024/2025 Budget. The CCRR Committee denied the request for items 5 and 6, salary increases are not within the scope of the Classification and Compensation policy, this is not a request for reclassification but solely a request for a salary increase. Cost Information: The department will be making adjustments to their 2024/2025 budget in order to accommodate the costs associated with the salary increase. Title Difference PERS 23.3% FICA 7.65% Cost to Budget 1. Accountant I reclass to Accountant I $ 4,659.20 $ 1,085.59 $ 356.43 $ 18,303.66 Auditor / Tax (3 Allocations) 2. Accountant II reclass to Accountant II $ 5,158.40 $ 1,201.91 $ 394.62 $ 6,754.93 Auditor / Tax 3. Collections Supervisor Reclass to $ 3,140.80 $ 731.81 $ 240.27 $ 4,112.88 Accountant I, II, Senior Auditor / Tax Cost for all Allocated Positions $ 29,171.47 Union: Initiate the Meet and Confer process.

Approve the CCRR recommendations and authorize the Human Resources to initiate the meet and confer process with the applicable employee associations as needed.