Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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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 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
5.3Approve Continuation of Proclamation declaring a Clear Lake Hitch Emergency
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
This Proclamation was adopted February 7, 2023.
Recommended Action
Approve Continuation of Proclamation declaring a Clear Lake Hitch Emergency
| Additional Requested | $100,000 |
|---|
5.4Approve Continuation of Local Emergency by the Lake County Sheriff/OES Director for the 2024 Late January, Early February Winter Storms
Resolution
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
This proclamation was adopted on February 6, 2024.
Recommended Action
Approve Continuation of Local Emergency by the Lake County Sheriff/OES Director for the 2024 Late January, Early February Winter Storms
5.5Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the County of Lake and California Hearing Officers, LLP for Hearing Officer Services in the amount of $37,000.00 for fiscal year 2023-2024 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
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. These services are required by California Welfare and Institution Code 5256.b:
When a person has not been certified for intensive treatment pursuant to Section 5250 and remains detained pursuant to Section 5150, a certification review hearing shall be held within seven days of the date the person was initially detained pursuant to Section 5150, unless judicial review has been requested as provided in Sections 5275 and 5276. The professional person in charge of the facility designated by the county for evaluation and treatment, or an individual designated by the county if the person is not in a designated facility, shall inform the detained person of their rights with respect to the hearing, such as the right to the assistance of another person, including the county patients' rights advocate, to prepare for the hearing, shall answer questions and address concerns regarding involuntary detention, and shall inform them of their rights pursuant to Section 5254.1. An attorney or county patients' rights advocate shall meet with the person to discuss the commitment process and to assist the person in preparing for the certification review hearing or to answer questions or otherwise assist the person as appropriate. The certification review hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Sections 5256.1, 5256.2, 5256.3, 5256.4, 5256.5, 5256.6, and 5256.7 and the detained person shall be considered a person certified.
We presently have a Request for Proposals for this service which will close today.
Recommended Action
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the County of Lake and California Hearing Officers, LLP for Hearing Officer Services in the amount of $37,000.00 for fiscal year 2023-2024 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
| Estimated Cost | $37,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $37,000.00 |
5.6Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between County of Lake and I.D.E.A. for Consulting for Professional Consulting Services in the amount of $33,345.00 for fiscal year 2023-2024 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
This amendment and the associated cost have been factored into our budgetary needs to complete the 2023-24 fiscal year.
We presently have a Request for Proposals out for this service (RFP 24-35) which closes June 7, 2024.
Recommended Action
Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between County of Lake and I.D.E.A. for Consulting and Professional Consulting Services in the amount of $33,345.00 for fiscal year 2023-2024 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
| Estimated Cost | $33,345.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $33,345.00 |
5.7Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between County of Lake and Star View Children and Family Services, Inc. for Youth Community Treatment Services and Specialty Mental Health Services in the amount of $87,350.00 for fiscal years 2022-2024 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
This amendment and the associated cost have 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. These services are Medi-Cal reimbursable.
Starview is a Short-Term Residential Treatment Program for youth.
Recommended Action
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between County of Lake and Star View Children and Family Services, Inc. for Youth Community Treatment Services and Specialty Mental Health Services in the amount of $87,350.00 for fiscal years 2022-2024 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
| Estimated Cost | $87,350.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $87,350.00 |
5.8Approve Board of Supervisors Minutes April 23, 2024
Action Item
passed on consent
5.9Approve the General Services Agreement between the County of Lake and STRATA Architecture Planning Management for Architecture and Engineering Consulting Services, and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
In January of this year the Public Services Department solicited a Request for Qualifications 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 future contracts for specific projects as the need arises with a firm (or firms) from that list.
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. On April 23, 2024, your Board approved the qualified list, which included STRATA.
County staff prepared the attached General Services Agreement with STRATA, which defines general terms and conditions for future work. Staff recommends your Board's approval of the Agreement.
Recommended Action
Approve the General Services Agreement between the County of Lake and STRATA Architecture Planning Management for Architecture and Engineering Consulting Services, and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement
5.10Approve Amendment Two to the Agreement between the County of Lake and STRATA Architecture Planning Management for Engineering and Design Services to Evaluate the Lake County Courthouse HVAC System, and authorize the Chair to sign.
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On September 12, 2023, your board approved a preliminary engineering agreement with STRATA Architecture Planning Management (STRATA) for the evaluation of the courthouse HVAC system. STRATA's preliminary work consisted of a building condition assessment, load monitoring, and a final report with repair/replacement/retrofit recommendations. With STRATA'S preliminary work now complete, Public Services staff requested a scope of work to complete the design, prepare bid-ready construction documents, and perform other supplementary services for a whole-building HVAC modernization.
Staff recommends your Board's approval of the attached amendment to the agreement with STRATA for engineering design services of the courthouse HVAC system, an increase of $261,620, for a total not to exceed amount of $319,920.00. Funding for the project is included in budget unit 1671, specifically through ARPA local fiscal recovery funds.
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 Preparedness, Prevention, Recovery
? Economic Development ? Infrastructure ? County Workforce
? Community Collaboration ? Business Process Efficiency ? Clear Lake
Recommended Action
Approve Amendment Two to the Agreement between the County of Lake and STRATA Architecture Planning Management for Engineering and Design Services to Evaluate the Lake County Courthouse HVAC System, and authorize the Chair to sign.
5.11Approve Task Order No.4 for On-Call Construction Management Services, with MGE Engineering, Inc. for HBP-Funded Bridge Project BRLO-5914(111) Bartlett Springs Rd over Bartlett Creek in Lake County, CA in the Amount of $305,675.39, and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On July 14, 2020, the Board of Supervisors approved a Master Agreement between the County of Lake and MGE Engineering, Inc. for On-Call Construction Management Services for HBP-Funded Bridge Projects in the amount of $2,500,000. Each individual project will have a Task Order No. assigned to it. This is the fourth Task Order for the referenced Master Agreement.
TASK ORDER NO. 4
Task Order No. 4 is to provide construction management services for the Bartlett Springs Rd over Bartlett Creek Bridge Replacement Project, Federal Project No. BRLO-5914(111) Bartlett Springs Rd over Bartlett Creek. The total for Task Order No. 4 is $305,675.39, see Exhibit "A" for details.
The remaining balance on the Master Agreement is $1,487,515.32
The cost of services to be rendered under this Task Order will be funded through the federal highway bridge program and state toll credits, as appropriate.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve Task Order No. 4 for construction management services for Bartlett Springs Rd over Bartlett Creek Bridge Replacement Project in the amount of $305,675.39 and authorize the Chair to execute said Agreement.
5.12Approve Amendment 5 to Agreement for Construction Support Services with MGE Engineering, Inc. for HBP-Funded Bridge Project BRLO-5914(094) Chalk Mountain Rd. over Cache Creek in Lake County, CA, in the amount of $671,952.04, and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On July 14, 2020, the Board of Supervisors approved a Master Agreement between the County of Lake and MGE Engineering, Inc. for On-Call Construction Management Services for HBP-Funded Bridge Projects in the amount of $2,500,000. Each individual project will have a Task Order No. assigned to it. This is the fifth Task Order for the referenced Master Agreement.
TASK ORDER NO. 5
Task Order No. 5 is to provide construction management services for the Chalk Mountain Road Bridge Replacement Project, Federal Project No BRLO-5914(094) Chalk Mountain Rd. over Cache Creek. The total for Task Order No. 5 is $671,952.04, see Exhibit "A" for details.
The remaining balance on the Master Agreement is $815,563.28
The cost of services to be rendered under this Task Order will be funded through the federal highway bridge program and state toll credits, as appropriate.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve Task Order No. 5 for construction management services for Chalk Mountain Rd. over Cache Creek Bridge Replacement Project in the amount of $671,952.04 and authorize the Chair to execute said Agreement.
5.13Approve waiving the 900 hour extra help limit for staff in the Sheriff’s Department
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Sheriff's Department requests approval to exceed the 900 hour extra help limit on the following employees:
Chris Macedo and Douglas Pike are each assigned to Court Security and funding is reimbursed through the Trial Court Security Account.
Emil Devincenzi is assigned to the Marine Patrol Division. Funding is reimbursed through the Department of Boating and Waterways.
Each of these employees are PERS retirees and will not exceed 960 total hours in this fiscal year.
Von Morshed is assigned to Administration and her hours may exceed the 900 hour limit. Brenndon Bosse is assigned to Marine Patrol. They are not PERS retirees and are not governed by the same rules that apply to PERS retirees. Von's hours will not exceed 1,300 and Brenndon's hours will not exceed 960.
Jim Adams is assigned to the jail and their hours may exceed the 900 hour limit but will not exceed 960 hours.
Recommended Action
Approve waiving the 900 hour extra help limit for staff in the Sheriff's Department
5.14(a) Rescind Purchase order #SO034 in the amount of $41,559.32 to Command Communications and (b)authorize the Sheriff or his designee to issue a new purchase order in the same amount to Motorola Solutions
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On March 26, 2024, Your Board approved the purchase of 5 Motorola APX8000 all band portable Radios from Command Communications.
Upon receipt of this equipment, it was determined the radios received had serial numbers that had been originally sold to City of Palo Alto in 2016. Additionally, the serial number listed on the nomenclature tag did not match the serial number electronically embedded in the radios. The quote provided by Command Communications was for five (5) New Motorola APX8000 All Band Portable Radios and the radios received containing previously used serial numbers.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is requesting the board rescind the Purchase Order Issued to Command Communications in the Amount of $41,559.32 for 5 Motorola APX8000 portable radios and authorize the Sheriff/Coroner or his designee to issue a new Purchase Order in the amount not to exceed $45,000.00 to the second lowest bidder, Motorola Solutions, who has offered to match the price quoted by Command Communications.
Recommended Action
(a) Rescind Purchase order #SO034 in the amount of $41,559.32 to Command Communications and (b) authorize the Sheriff or his designee to issue a new purchase order in the same amount to Motorola Solutions
5.15(Sitting as the Board of Directors of Lake County Watershed Protection District) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Grant Funds for AEM (Airborne Electromagnetic) Survey of Lake County’s Groundwater Basins for the amount not to succeed of $300,000.
Resolution
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake (BRC) recommends projects for funding to the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) which meet certain criteria to achieve their committee purpose.
The District proposed the AEM (Airborne Electromagnetic) Survey of Lake County's Groundwater Basins project to develop a white paper / report discussing groundwater issues and trends across various groundwater basins within Lake County which satisfied the criteria of the BRC to meet their purpose.
The BRC recommended the aforementioned project to the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) and they approved the project funding. Prior to entering a grant agreement, CNRA requires a resolution from the District governing body authorizing the acceptance of the grant funds for the amount not to succeed of $300,000.
Recommended Action
(Sitting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Grant Funds for AEM (Airborne Electromagnetic) Survey of Lake County's Groundwater Basins for the amount not to succeed of $300,000
5.16Approve the Agreement between County of Lake and Clean Lakes, Inc. for the Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 not to exceed an amount of $262,500 and authorize the Chair to sign
Agreement
passed 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
In 2011, the Water Resources Department identified areas around Clear Lake to be managed for nuisance aquatic plant growth. The total surface area of the lake treated annually for aquatic plants has never exceeded 260 acres (0.6% of Clear Lake's total surface area) and varies annually according to peak aquatic plant growth. Treatment areas are selected based on several conditions, including: density of shoreline occupation, presence of especially troublesome invasive plants, habitat value, and historic recreational uses.
Per Board request, in 2022, The County of Lake Water Resources Department distributed a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify the best qualified aquatic plant contractors to conduct lake-wide management services in Clear Lake. Only one company responded with a full proposal to the RFP: Clean Lakes, Inc. Therefore, this company was selected as the preferred contractor to complete the Aquatic Plant Management at Public Access and High Use Recreational Areas in Clear Lake, Lake County, CA project.
The proposed contractor, Clean Lakes Inc., utilizes GPS-based hydro acoustic mapping to ensure accuracy of application location and rate, and an efficacy map of before and after treatment. Over the last ten years, Water Resources Staff has worked closely with Clean Lakes Inc. to evaluate performance, efficacy of treatment and compliance with the State's and County's Aquatic Pesticide NPDES permit and County's own permitting program, including all monitoring requirements.
For the last eleven years, the County Board of Supervisors has set aside funding for the abatement of nuisance aquatic plants in selected high-traffic, public use areas of Clear Lake as part of an overall strategic invasive species management program. The contract total for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 is $262,500 and is funded with Geothermal and Transient Occupancy Tax money. At the direction of the board, this contract will remain on a five-year basis, with annual amendment based on the available funds for that years' treatment. We are currently in the second year of this proposed five-year contract period.
Recommended Action
Approve the Agreement between County of Lake and Clean Lakes, Inc. for the Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 not to exceed an amount of $262,500 and authorize the Chair to sign.
On motion of Supervisor Green, and by vote of the Board, approved consent agenda items 5.1 through 5.16. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Green, Pyska, and Sabatier
6. Timed Items
6.19:02 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: Public Members Benjamin Hittle, Elaine Brown, and Donna Mackiewicz spoke.
6.29:03 A.M. - Pet of the Week
Presentation
Clerk’s notes: Animal Care and Control Officer Murry presented the pet of the week to the Board.
6.39:05 A.M. - (Sitting as the Lake County Board of Directors of the Watershed Protection District) Consideration of Presentation and Discussion on the Clear Lake Hitch Conservation Strategy from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
Report
Staff memo
Executive Summary
As your board is aware, the Clear Lake Hitch was listed as Threatened under the California Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 2014 and has been proposed for Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing several times since. The United State Fisheries and Wildlife Service (FWS) has facilitated the creation of the Clear Lake Hitch Conservation Strategy.
For some context, in 2022 there was a local call for action in response to the denied federal ESA listing of Clear Lake Hitch in combination with low observations during that years' spawning season. The Clear Lake Hitch has been added to the FWS 2024 at-risk species list and is up for a Federal ESA listing decision in early 2025.
In February of 2023 your board declared a Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Persistent Drought, Habitat Loss, and Potential Extinction of Clear Lake Hitch. Since then, collaborative efforts have occurred among many local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies. Some of those efforts along with plans for action are identified in the Conservation Strategy.
For hitch-related programs and projects to be eligible for habitat and restoration funding opportunities through the FWS and other federal sources, a currently approved Conservation Strategy, Recovery Plan, Management Plan, or another FWS-approved plan, must exist that outlines the local, State, Tribal, and Federal actions that are needed to protect a at-risk species.
Briefly, a conservation strategy or recovery plan is useful for identifying activities, actions, efforts, and management that will lead to conservation and recovery of the target species. FWS wildlife biologist, Jerrod Sellers, will be presenting the Conservation Strategy, and available to address any questions or concerns.
At the conclusion of the presentation, FWS will be requesting the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District and the County of Lake Board of Supervisors, to provide any feedback that can be used to finalize the conservation strategy. Once the document is finalized, it will be brought back to the board for approval, so that funding priorities and opportunities can become available for the Clear Lake Hitch.
Water Resources will host and introduce USFWS staff and presentation.
Recommended Action
Presentation only, no action needed.
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Invasive Species Program Manager Angela DePalma-Dow, Water Resources Program Manager Jordan Beaton and United States Fish and Wildlife Service Fisheries Biologist Jared Sellers presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Joan Moss. The following people spoke via Zoom: Rebecca Harper and Benjamin Hittle. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.410:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING (a) Consideration and Presentation of the Fire Mitigation Fee Nexus Studies; and (b) Consideration of Ordinance Amending Article I of Chapter 27 of the Lake County Code - Fire Mitigation Fees
Public Hearing
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Mitigation Fee Act (California Government Code sections 66000, et seq.) provides authority for local governments to impose fees to offset the impacts of development on public facilities or services. The statute regulates how public agencies may collect, maintain, and spend development impact fees, including reporting requirements.
California fire departments can use fire mitigation fees, also known as development impact fees, as an effective tool to raise funds for expanding their fire protection and emergency medical response systems. These fees can fund construction and expansion of fire stations, training centers, administrative buildings, and other public services.
The purpose of Article 1 is to implement the Lake County General Plan policy providing for the adoption of fire mitigation fees and the collection of fees at the time of the issuance of building permits, said fees to be allocated to the affected Fire Agency for the acquisition of capital facilities in order to ensure the provision of the capital facilities necessary to maintain current levels of fire protection services necessitated by new development.
The consultant for the Lake County Fire Districts, Dmitry Semenov from Ridgeline Municipal Strategies will be providing a presentation of the Nexus studies for this public hearing. An Ordinance is also provided for your Board's consideration for adoption of the proposed fee increase.
Recommended Action
(a) Approve the Fire Mitigation Fee Nexus Studies for each County of Lake Fire District.
(b) Waive the reading of the Ordinance and read in title only.
(c) Advance the Ordinance to the next available agenda for the second reading.
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, waived the reading of the ordinance as amended to have it read in title only. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Green, Pyska, and Sabatier
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, advanced the second reading of the ordinance to the next available Board of Supervisors meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Green, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Administrative Analyst Carolyn Purdy introduced the item to the Board. Ridgeline Municipal Strategies Representative Dmitry Semenov presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Lake County Fire Protection Chief Willie Sapeta, Northshore Fire Protection District Chief Mike Ciancio, CAL FIRE Chief Mike Wink, and County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano spoke.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: David Claffey and Mary Benson. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.510:30 A.M. - Consideration and Presentation of Lake County Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan
Presentation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
In the Fall of 2022, the County began developing the first-ever Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan (Master Plan). The County's selected consultant, BluePoint Planning, provided the professional guidance for the plan development process. BluePoint's expertise was combined with invaluable assistance from County staff in multiple departments, employees from numerous local public agencies and organizations, tribal members from each of the local sovereign nations, and other Lake County residents who volunteered their time to provide significant input through participation in steering committees, working groups, and numerous community engagement opportunities.
Lake County is renowned for its stunning landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and abundance of recreational opportunities. From lakes to peaks and everything in between, our county offers a wide range of recreational experiences for people of all ages and interests, be it on water, in the air, or on land. The purpose of the Master Plan is to provide a roadmap for park, recreation, and trail improvements; address system maintenance and operations; and guide ongoing improvements and decisions. The Master Plan was developed over three major phases: first, existing conditions and visioning; second; needs, opportunities, and strategies; and third, final master plan development. The Master Plan is summarized by the following vision statement, as informed by community input:
From lakes to peaks - parks, programs, and trails that offer healthy and fun recreation experiences for all, while honoring cultural heritages and conserving natural resources for future generations.
The Master Plan was made available for public review on May 13th and will remain open for input until May 31st. It can be accessed at the project website, www.lakecountyprt.com, which also includes the feature to leave comments directly on the Master Plan. The purpose of this staff report and the summary presentation that your Board will receive is to provide your Board and the public with an additional opportunity to offer comments, as well as give your Board an opportunity to give specific direction to staff. After the public review period ends and the Master Plan is finalized, it will be recommended for adoption by your Board as the policy document to guide the future development, enhancement, and preservation of parks, recreational facilities, and trails throughout Lake County.
Recommended Action
Presentation and direction to staff
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Public Services Director Lars Ewing introduced the item to the Board. Blue Point Planning Representatives Mindy Craig and Hayley Padden presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak Blue Zones Representative and Joan Moss. The following people spoke via Zoom: Betsy Cawn and Samantha Bond. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.611:00 A.M. - a) Consideration and Presentation of the Soda Bay Corridor Evacuation Route Planning and Maintenance Grant Project and; b) Consideration and Approval of the Soda Bay Corridor Evacuation Plan prepared by Headway Transportation Consultants
Presentation
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
a) Subject: Presentation of the Soda Bay Corridor Evacuation Route Planning and Maintenance Grant Project and
b) Consideration and approval of the Soda Bay Corridor Evacuation Plan prepared by Headway Transportation Consultants
Executive Summary
As your Board is aware, the Department of Public Works, together with the County Chief Climate Resiliency Officer, representatives from the Konocti Fire Safe Council and Homeowners Association's from Buckingham, Riviera Heights, Riviera West, and Kelseyville Riviera, Headway Transportation, and the Clear Lake Environmental Research Center (CLERC) recently completed the Soda Bay Corridor Evacuation Route Planning and Maintenance Project. This project was funded through a grant provided by the California State Firesafe Council and CalFire. Today's item is for your Board and the public to receive a presentation on the project and its accomplishments. Additionally, the Board will also receive a presentation on the Evacuation Plan prepared by Headway Transportation Consultants, with an action item to formally approve the Plan.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors Approve the Evacuation Plan for the Soda Bay Corridor and Surrounding Communities dated March 15, 2024, as prepared by Headway Transportation.
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved the Evacuation Plan for the Soda Bay Corridor and Surrounding Communities dated March 15, 2024, as prepared by Headway Transportation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Green, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Public Works Director Scott De Leon and Headway Representative Lauren Picou presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board.
Chair Sabatier 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
7.2Review and Consideration of Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2023-117 Establishing a Position Allocation for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, Budget Unit No. 1903 Department of Public Works to Provide for a Limited-Term Public Works Director Allocation
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On May 14, 2024, your Board appointed Glen March to the Public Works Director position. In response to the recommendation provided by the retiring Public Works Director Scott De Leon, your Board agreed to consider a limited-term position allocation to allow time for Director De Leon to assist in the preparation and transfer of the director position.
The Position Allocation Resolution will add one limited term Public Works Director position allocation to Budget Unit 1903, Department of Public Works effective and funded through June 30, 2024.
This Budget Unit has sufficient funds for this allocation due to salary savings.
Recommended Action
Offer the resolution and adopt resolution amending Resolution No.
2023-117 establishing a position allocation for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, Budget Unit No. 1903
Department of Public Works to provide for a limited-term Public Works Director allocation
effective until June 30, 2024.
| Estimated Cost | 13,000 plus benefits |
|---|
Supervisor Green offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Green, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Susan Parker presented the item to the Board.
Chair Sabatier 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 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.
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 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.
Recommended Action
Appove 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.
| Estimated Cost | $175,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $175,000.00 |
On motion of Supervisor Green, and by vote of the Board, approved 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 Authorized the Board Chair to Sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Green, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Behavioral Health Director Elise Jones presented the item to the Board.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.4Presentation of Billing and Fiscal Data from Lake County Behavioral Health Services and status of repayment to short-term loan from the General Fund.
Report
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Lake County Behavioral Health Services is providing a monthly update on billing.
Recommended Action
No recommended action at this time.
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Behavioral Health Director Elise Jones presented the item to the Board. Behavioral Health Staff Services Analyst Amber Madero spoke.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.5Consideration of the following Advisory Board Appointments:
Lower Lake Waterworks District One Board of Directors
Upper Lake Cemetery District
Appointment
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Lower Lake Waterworks District One Board of Directors: One (1) vacancy
Wesley Baker, New Applicant - District 1
Upper Lake Cemetery District: One (1) vacancy
Landa Room, New Applicant - District 3
Recommended Action
Appoint qualified applicants.
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, appointed Wesley Baker to the Lower Lake Water District. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Green, Pyska, and Sabatier
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, appointed Landa Room to the Upper Lake Cemetery District. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Green, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Chair Sabatier introduced the item to the Board.
Chair Sabatier 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
8.1Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b) (1):
Interviews for Water Resources Director
Appointment of Water Resources Director
Closed Session Item
8.2Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b) (1):
Interviews for Special Districts Administrator
Appointment of Special Districts Administrator
Closed Session Item
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Green: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, appointed Robin Ruddock Borre as Special Districts Administrator effective July 8, 2024 at Step 5 for a yearly amount of $154,980. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Green, Pyska, and Sabatier