Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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1a.9:00 A.M. - Consideration of Appointment and Election of Temporary Chairman Under Government Code Section 25020 for the February 11, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled from the agenda.
1b.Call to Order
Clerk’s notes: The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chair Crandell. Assistant County Administrative Officer Stephen Carter, County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano, and Assistant Clerk of the Board Johanna DeLong were present, along with the following Supervisors:
Present: Supervisor Owen, Supervisor Sabatier, Supervisor Pyska, and Chair Rasmussen
Absent: Supervisor Crandell
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 |
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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 Continuation of Proclamation of a Local Health Emergency by the Lake County Health Officer for the Boyles Fire
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
This proclamation was approved on September 10, 2024.
Recommended Action
Approve Continuation of Proclamation of a Local Health Emergency by the Lake County Health Officer for the Boyles Fire
5.6Approve Continuation of a Local Emergency by the Lake County Sheriff/OES Director for the 2024 Boyles Fire
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Section 6-5 of the Lake County Code empowers the Director of Emergency Services to declare the existence or threatened existence of a Local Emergency when Lake County is affected or likely to be affected by a public calamity. The Sheriff/OES Director's Proclamation expires seven days after issuance unless confirmed and ratified by the Lake County Board of Supervisors.
As your Board is aware, as OES Director, I declared a Local Emergency in response to the devastating effects of the Boyles Fire, which ignited September 8, 2024, near Boyles and 8th Avenues in the City of Clearlake.
While the City of Clearlake bore the brunt of the fire's destruction, including the loss of approximately 30 homes and the evacuation of over 4,000 residents, the fire's effects were felt beyond the city's borders; infrastructure damage resulting from the fire has caused widespread power outages, affecting nearby unincorporated areas Lake County.
This is the 30 day continuation of the emergency.
Recommended Action
Approve Continuation of a Local Emergency Proclamation by the Lake County Sheriff/OES Director for the 2024 Boyles Fire
| Estimated Cost | $0 |
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| Amount Budgeted | $0 |
| Additional Requested | $0 |
| Future Annual Cost | $0 |
5.7Approve Continuation of Local Emergency Proclamation by the Lake County Sheriff/OES Director for the Glenhaven Fire
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Section 6-5 of the Lake County Code empowers the Director of Emergency Services to declare the existence or threatened existence of a Local Emergency when Lake County is affected or likely to be affected by a public calamity. The Sheriff/OES Director's Proclamation expires seven days after issuance unless confirmed and ratified by the Lake County Board of Supervisors.
As your Board is aware, as OES Director, I declared a Local Emergency in response to the Glenhaven Fire, which ignited October 4, 2024, near Hwy 20 and Glenhaven Drive in Glenhaven, CA. Over 400 acres burned, threatening over 2,000 structures and resulting in mass evacuations.
Staff recommends your Board recognize emergency conditions persist, and ratify the Local Emergency related to the Glenhaven Fire.
Recommended Action
Approve Continuation of Local Emergency Proclamation by the Lake County Sheriff/OES Director for the Glenhaven Fire
5.8Approve Closing the Community Development Department to the Public on Friday 2/14/2025 for the Transition to the new OpenGov Software Systems.
Action Item
pulled on consent
Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
As part of our commitment to improving operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards, we have worked with OpenGov to develop software, creating a robust tool to house documentation for permits, code enforcement, planning, public information requests, and communications with the public all in one location. This new software will replace our current software Accela for the storage of documents and allow the public to have communication directly with staff and easy access to property records and documentation.
We are pleased to announce that we are ready to launch this valuable tool and go live for public and staff use as of Tuesday 2/18/2025. Prior to going live, we will transition existing documents from our current software Accela to the new OpenGov software on Friday 2/14/2025. This will require a period when our systems go dark and will not be accessible by the staff or public to facilitate the conversion. During this dark period staff will not have the ability to process permits, retrieve documentation, or download files to Accela or OpenGov systems. We have had a tentative go live date until some final pieces fell into place this week, thus resulting in a late request.
We are requesting the Board of Supervisors approve the closure of the Community Development Department to the public on Friday 2/14/2025 to facilitate this transition to OpenGov. This will allow the OpenGov team to have the three (3) day weekend for any additional time needed to make the transition successful and be fully operational come Tuesday 2/18/2025.
Recommended Action
Approve Closing the Community Development Department to the Public on Friday 2/14/2025 for the Transition to the new OpenGov Software Systems.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, Approved Closing the Community Development Department to the Public on Friday 2/28/2025 for the Transition to the new OpenGov Software Systems. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Mireya Turner presented the item to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.9Approve Ratification of the Board of Supervisors’ Approval of Findings of Fact and Decision and Denial of the Appeal of Amy Hewitt-Novoa and Juan Novoa (AB 24-04)
Action Item
pulled on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On January 14, 2024, your Board approved the Findings of Fact and Decision and Denied the Appeal of Amy Hewitt-Novoa and Juan Novoa. This action was approved by a 4-0 vote of your Board, with Chair Crandell recusing himself and Vice-Chair Rasmussen serving as Chair.
Section 2, Rule 2 of the Board of Supervisors Rules of Procedure, General Protocol, and Committees Policy reads, in part, "[t]he Board observes a tradition of rotation for the election of Chair and Vice-Chair, but a member shall not be elected to serve as Chair unless he or she has been a member of the Board for the preceding calendar year."
In order to avoid any potential ambiguity in the application of the aforementioned rule, staff recommends that your Board ratify the Findings of Fact and Decision and deny the appeal of Amy Hewitt-Novoa and Juan Novoa.
Recommended Action
1. Ratify the Board of Supervisors' January 14, 2025 approval of the Findings of Fact and Decision on the Appeal of Amy Hewitt-Novoa and Juan Novoa, and authorize the Chair to Sign; and
2. Ratify the Board of Supervisors' January 14, 2025 denial of the Appeal of Amy Hewitt-Novoa and Juan Novoa.
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled from the agenda.
5.10Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Health Services Director to Sign Grant Agreement #24-10824, in the Amount of $47,010, for the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) HIV/AIDS Surveillance Program for FY 2025-2029
Resolution
pulled on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Health Services has been awarded $47,010 by California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to continue our HIV Surveillance Program for Fiscal Years 2025-2029, and respectfully asks your Board to adopt the resolution authorizing the Health Services Director to sign the Grant Agreement accepting funds.
The HIV Surveillance program focuses on the following goals:
* Maintaining infrastructure for HIV surveillance by establishing and maintaining HIV case surveillance in health, medical, public health, and social services settings.
* Collecting and submitting accurate, complete, and timely HIV surveillance data to the Office of AIDS (OA) that meet all data requirements set forth by the OA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
* Maintaining data security and confidentiality, ensuring that protected health information is stored and disclosed only in a manner consistent with California and federal laws and regulations as well as OA policies and procedures.
* Conducting HIV surveillance activities in a manner consistent with administrative, fiscal, budgetary and program guidance from CDPH, OA and CDC that ensure program compliance.
* Continue collaboration with partners to respond to the HIV epidemic, facilitating sharing data and resources to support progress toward meeting California's Integrated Statewide Strategic Plan goals and objectives.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Health Services Director to Sign Grant Agreement #24-10824, in the Amount of $47,010, for the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) HIV/AIDS Surveillance Program for FY2025-2029
Supervisor Pyska offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Deputy Health Services Director Kim Tangerman introduced the item to the Board. Deputy Health Services Director Rainy Grafton presented the item to the Board.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.11Approve Request to Close the Probation Department on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. for All-Staff Training
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
I respectfully request the Board's approval to close the Probation Department to the public on February 21, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for All-Staff Training.
While closed, the Probation Department will engage in training and team building activities for all Probation employees.
The Chief Probation Officer and Department management staff will remain on call during these times to respond as needed to emergent situations.
Your approval of these requests will enhance Department operations and morale.
Recommended Action
Approve Request to Close the Probation Department on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. for All-Staff Training
5.12A) Approve the General Services Agreement between the County of Lake and EBA Engineering for Civil Engineering Services; and
B) Approve Supplemental Services Agreement Number One for Civil Engineering Services for the Emergency Operations Center Drainage Improvements Project in the amount of $20,635.00 and authorize the Chair to sign.
Action Item
pulled on consent
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On December 3, 2024 your Board approved a pre-qualified list of civil engineering service providers available for future work with the County. Since then, Public Services staff negotiated with one of the firms on the list, EBA Engineering, for a scope of work for civil engineering surveying, design, and construction administration services for drainage improvements at the site of the County's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Central Dispatch facilities.
For your Board's consideration are two agreements with EBA:
1) General Services Agreement that defines general terms and conditions; and
2) Supplemental Service Agreement One that covers EBA's scope of work for the EOC project. Appropriations for this scope of work are included in Budget Unit 1785, Public Safety Facilities, with funding provided through a grant from the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Resilient Infrastructure Program.
Staff recommends your Board's approval of the General Services Agreement and Supplemental Services Agreement One.
Recommended Action
A) Approve the General Services Agreement between the County of Lake and EBA Engineering for Civil Engineering Services, and authorize the Chair to sign; and B) Approve Supplemental Services Agreement Number One for Civil Engineering Services for the EOC Drainage Improvements Project in the amount of $20,635.00, and authorize the Chair to sign
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, Approved the General Services Agreement between the County of Lake and EBA Engineering for Civil Engineering Services as amended and authorized the chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, Approved Supplemental Services Agreement Number One for Civil Engineering Services for the Emergency Operations Center Drainage Improvements Project in the amount of $20,635.00 and authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Public Services Director Lars Ewing presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano spoke.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.13Approve the Plans and Specifications for Reroof Projects at the Chamber of Commerce, District Attorney, Law Library, Special Districts Administration, and Veteran’s Services, and Authorize the Public Services Director to Advertise for Bids
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The plans and specifications are complete for the following five reroof projects:
* Chamber of Commerce
* District Attorney
* Law Library
* Special Districts Administration
* Veteran's Services
In accordance with State code and County policy, your Board must approve the project plans and specifications and authorize staff to solicit bids for construction. A copy of the plans and specifications are available for review at the Public Services Department.
Appropriations are included in Budget Unit 1778, Capital Projects, and Budget Unit 8695, Special Districts Administration.
Recommended Action
Approve the Plans and Specifications for Reroof Projects at the Chamber of Commerce, District Attorney, Law Library, Special Districts Administration, and Veteran's Services, and Authorize the Public Services Director to Advertise for Bids
5.14Adopt Resolution Approving the Standard Agreement #24-5052 Between County of Lake and California Department of Social Services for Resource Family Approval Program Legal Services and Authorizing the Director to sign the Standard Agreement.
Resolution
passed on consent
Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
As per Standard Agreements 23-5010 and 23-5021, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) provides Resource Family Approval (RFA) related services on behalf of County of Lake. The RFA Program helps to provide more placement opportunities for foster children and reduces the likelihood they are placed in a group home. Standard agreement 23-5010 established responsibilities for both CDSS and the County for administration of the RFA program and was approved by the BOS on September 14, 2023. Standard Agreement 23-5021 amended agreement 23-5010, merging the RFA program with agency adoption services under a single contract. The board approved 23-5021 on October 2, 2024, along with Resolution #2024-102 authorizing the Chair's signature.
Standard Agreement 24-5052 delineates responsibilities for CDSS and Lake County in the provision and receipt of Legal consultation and Legal representation related to the RFA program. Through the Standard Agreement, The CDSS Legal Division shall act as the sole legal representative on behalf of the County. The County is the client and final decision maker on decisions affecting the legal rights of the County.
CDSS requires LCDSS to provide a signed and adopted resolution in addition to the signed Contract, authorizing the execution of the Contract. As per the County's purchasing ordinance, the Social Services Director is authorized to negotiate contracts for special services and, on behalf of the County, execute such contracts in amounts of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) or less.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Approving the Standard Agreement #24-5052 between the County of Lake and California Department of Social Services for Resource Family Approval Program Legal Services and Authorizing the Director to sign the Standard Agreement.
| Estimated Cost | $0.00 |
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| Amount Budgeted | $0.00 |
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved consent agenda items 5.1 through 5.14 with the exception of items 5.8, 5.9, 5.10 and 5.12 which were pulled for further discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
6. Timed Items
6.29:03 A.M. - Pet of the Week
Presentation
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Animal Control Officer Joel Saldana presented the pet of the week to the Board.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.39:04 A.M. - New and Noteworthy at the Library
Action Item
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: County Librarian Christopher Veach presented the item to the Board.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.49:10 A.M. - Consideration of the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority "Tree Mortality & Forest Health Task Force Subcommittee" to be transferred to the Lake County Board of Supervisors as the acting Authority
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority (LCCRRA) created a subcommittee, the Tree Mortality & Forest Health Task Force, to investigate and address the extensive tree mortality in Lake County caused primarily by wildfire, drought, and insect damage. This task force is an agency-only meeting that reports out on projects, programs, and plans to address tree mortality.
The subcommittee recommended to the LCCRRA Directors to bring to the Board of Supervisors a resolution proclaiming the existence of a local emergency due to pervasive tree mortality, which was adopted by your Board on May 3, 2022. The Board of Supervisors requested California Disaster Assistance Act funding from CalOES on July 25, 2023. The LCCRRA discussed moving the task force under the purview of the Board of Supervisors. However, this item was never brought to your Board for consideration.
Agencies invited to attend the Task Force include:
� Agricultural Commissioner
� Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians
� Board of Supervisors
� Bureau of Land Management
� Cal Trans
� CalFire
� Clear Lake Environmental Research Center
� County of Lake Administration
� County of Lake Public Services
� County of Lake Public Works
� County of Lake Special Districts
� Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake
� Lake County Office of Emergency Services
� Lake County Resource Conservation District
� Lake County Sheriff's Office
� Mendocino National Forest
� Middletown Rancheria of Pomo
� Natural Resource Conservation Service
� North Coast Opportunities
� Northshore Fuels Crew
� Pacific Gas & Electric
� Red Bud Audubon Society
� Robinson Rancheria Band of Pomo
� Scotts Valley Band of Pomo
� Tribal Eco Restoration Alliance
� Univ of CA Cooperative Extension
Once the local emergency due to pervasive tree mortality is rescinded and dead and dying trees posing a hazard to public infrastructure is no longer an issue, the task force may be disbanded.
Recommended Action
Approve the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority "Tree Mortality & Forest Health Task Force Subcommittee" to be transferred to the Lake County Board of Supervisors as the acting Authority.
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled from the agenda.
6.59:15 A.M. Public Hearing - Consideration of a Revised County of Lake Ambulance Ordinance; An Ordinance Amending Article IX of Chapter 9 of the Lake County Code pertaining to Permitting and Operation of Medical Transportation Services (Continued from December 17, 2024)
Public Hearing
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Lake County Emergency Medical Care Committee has reviewed this drafted Ambulance Ordinance and has voted in favor of recommending that the Lake County Board of Supervisors adopt this new ordinance with review of key items around compliance and performance. The sections around compliance and performance are Sec. 87.2, Sec 88.2, Sec 9-86, and 9-88.
This Ambulance Ordinance addresses permitting Public and Private Ambulances within the operational area of Lake County. The Ordinance establishes the permit process, permittee standards and regulations to follow, as well as defining the roles of the local Emergency Medical Care Committee, the Local Emergency Medical Services Agency, and the Local Health Department.
Recommended Action
a) Offer the Ordinance Amending Article IX of Chapter 9 of the Lake County Code pertaining to Permitting and Operation of Medical Transportation Services; and b) Advance the Ordinance to the next available agenda for second reading.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved revised County of Lake Ambulance Ordinance; An Ordinance Amending Article IX of Chapter 9 of the Lake County Code pertaining to Permitting and Operation of Medical Transportation Services to be read in title only. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved continuing the second reading to the following meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Health Services Program Manager Dean Eichleman presented the item to the Board. Assistant County Administrative Officer Stephen Carter spoke.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Lake County Fire Protection District Chief Willie Sapeta. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.610:00 A.M. - Consideration of a Presentation of National Flood Insurance Program (Continued from December 17, 2024)
Presentation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
As part of the County's ongoing efforts to maintain the current status with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's NFIP, this presentation is to continue the Board's awareness of the aspects of the NFIP and how it is implemented within the County of Lake.
This item is informational only. No Board action is requested.
Recommended Action
No Board action is requested.
This item was pulled and continued to a future date.
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Mireya Turner pulled the item and continued it to a future date.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Julia Carerra. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.711:00 A.M. - (Sitting Jointly as the Board of Directors Lake County Watershed Protection District and the Board of Supervisors) Consideration of Presentation from California Department of Fish and Wildlife to discuss Clear Lake Hitch state activities over the last year including an update from United States Geological Survey to discuss latest in-lake monitoring results and a presentation from Watershed Protection District staff to discuss accomplishments and programs established as a result of the Hitch Emergency Declaration and hitch-focused position allocations in Water Resources
Report
Staff memo
Executive Summary
As the Board is aware, the Clear Lake Hitch was listed as Threatened under the California Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 2014. In 2021 and 2022 there was a local call for action in response to low observations during spawning season. 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, and in December of 2024 the Board renewed that Proclamation. Over the last few years, collaborative efforts have occurred among many local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies, including the Unites State Geological Survey (USGS) and the Lake County Watershed Protection District (The District).
To update the Board and the public, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Senior Environmental Scientist, Felipe La Luz, will be presenting on the Clear Lake Hitch, whose population is still threatened.
The CDFW presentation will provide information on:
* Monitoring results
* Updates to the Hitch Conservation Strategy
* 2024 Clear Lake Hitch Summit outcomes
The USGS update will include In-lake survey results, trends, outreach, and next steps
The District presentation will include accomplishments and programs established:
* Partner and collaborate with regional tribes on hitch tagging, carp management, tule planting and shoreline restoration
* Develop hitch educational materials and staff booths at outreach events (including upcoming steelhead festival)
* Help manage and execute grants for habitat restoration projects
* Implementing and training habitat assessments (rip ram)
* Creating, testing, and managing Community Science Hitch observation tool
* Assisting with fish rescues and providing local support for other hitch studies, including CDFW electroshocking surveys and USGS gillnet surveys
* Collaboration with CDFW and the California Conservation Corps for creek channel debris/trash removal and soft barrier removal
Water Resources will host and introduce CDFW/USGS staff and presentation.
Staff from all three agencies will be able to answer any questions from the Board, partners, or the public regarding Clear Lake hitch research, planning, and management.
Recommended Action
Presentation from California Department of Fish and Wildlife to discuss Clear Lake Hitch state activities over the last year including an update from United States Geological Survey to discuss latest in-lake monitoring results and a presentation from Watershed Protection District staff to discuss accomplishments and programs established as a result of the Hitch Emergency Declaration and hitch-focused position allocations in Water Resources.
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Invasive Species Program Manager Angela DePalma-Dow introduced the item to the Board. California Department of Fish and Wildlife Biologist Felipe La Luz presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Fred Feyrer from the U.S. Geological Survey and Hitch Program Manager Chris Childers spoke.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Water Resources Technician Taylor Woodruff, Nils Casper, Michael Green, Joan Moss, Daniella Santana. The following people spoke via Zoom: Alan Fletcher and Donna Mackewicz. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.811:30 A.M. - Consideration Lake Area Planning Council (APC) presentation on the Regional Transportation Plan/Active Transportation Plan for the Lake County Region
Presentation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Lake Area Planning Council (APC) is in the process of updating the Regional Transportation Plan/Active Transportation Plan for the Lake County region. The purpose of the plans is to identify needs and priority projects over the next 20 years for all modes of transportation including streets and roads, highways, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and public transit. The update will look at improvements that help community members safely get to where they need to be, as well as current barriers that may impede mobility.
Recommended Action
Presentation Only, along with feedback to APC staff
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier introduced the item to the Board. Senior Transportation Planner John Speka presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Public Services Director Lars Ewing spoke.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke via Zoom: Betsy Cawn. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.91:00 P.M. Consideration of Update regarding Public Guardian conservatee “BB” placement
Report
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On October 17, 2024, we brought to your board a request for patch payment for Public Guardian conservatee, "BB", from general funds in the amount of $30,000, which your board approved.
On November 1, 2024, BB was placed in Nazareth Classic Care, a private pay facility, using these funds while we continue to seek a facility that will accept BB and Medi-Cal payment. Nazareth Classic Care was the only facility that would accept BB at the time. $30,000 is sufficient to cover six (6) months of placement at $5,000 per month at Nazareth Classic Care.
Your board requested quarterly updates on our progress to move BB to a Medi-Cal covered facility. We continue to seek placement for BB. BB has been doing well in his current placement at Nazareth Classic Care, and his immediate medical issues have been addressed, both of which should make his placement in a Medi-Cal covered facility easier. We hope to have him placed by May 1, 2025, or sooner. Unless BB is placed sooner, we plan to bring our next update to your board in early April 2025.
For background purposes:
On October 17, 2024, BB was being held in Lake County Jail, had served his sentence, and was ready for release. BB is conserved, and unable to live independently given his medical condition, even with IHSS support. BB is a 290 registered sex offender. Although BB is enrolled in Medi-Cal, facilities that take Medi-Cal were unwilling to take BB directly from jail due to the nature of his conviction. The Public Guardian located a private-pay facility, Nazareth Classic Care, able to provide appropriate care and support for BB's unique needs and willing to accept BB directly from jail. Nazareth Classic Care does not accept Medi-Cal or Medicare.
The Public Guardian is operated with general funds. Social Services does not receive any state or federal funds to operate conservatorship. BB does not have any money in an estate or income to cover the cost of his placement in Nazareth Classic Care.
While we cannot predict how long it will take us to place BB in a facility that accepts Medi-Cal, our goal is to place him within 6 months of his placement at Nazareth Classic Care. The likelihood of BB being accepted into a Medi-Cal covered facility increases the longer he is out of jail.
Recommended Action
Update only.
| Estimated Cost | $30,000 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | 0 |
| Additional Requested | $30,000 |
| Future Annual Cost | 0 |
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Social Services Director Rachael Dillman-Parsons presented the item to the Board.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.101:10 P.M. - Consideration of Presentation Regarding 2025 Federal Funding for the Area Agency on Aging of Lake and Mendocino Counties
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Federal Continuing Resolution authorized on December 20, 2024, did not include Older Americans Act (OAA) reauthorization, leaving the Area Agency on Aging of Lake and Mendocino County with a nearly $1 million shortfall to continue services through June 30, 2025.
This presentation will bring to your board and the public our plans to continue services through June 30, 2025, the risks involved with supplanting federal funding with state funding for this effort, and the outlook should the OAA not be reauthorized, or omit AAA funding.
This presentation will also be given to Mendocino County Board of Supervisors.
Recommended Action
We respectfully request your board engage in advocating for the reauthorization of the OAA and continuation of AAA funding, through direct advocacy with Representative Mike Thompson, via County of Lake contracted lobbyists, and/or through any means you deem appropriate.
| Estimated Cost | 0 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | 0 |
| Additional Requested | 0 |
| Future Annual Cost | 0 |
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Social Services Director Rachael Dillman Parsons presented the item to the Board. Housing Program Manager Lisa Faraco spoke.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.111:30 P.M. - Consideration tentative approval of annual cost of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio (NWR) on Mount St Helena
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Lake County is no stranger to wildfires and its impacts to our communication services. Ensuring redundancy of communication services can be vital in the midst of an ongoing disaster. NWR broadcast in Lake County is limited, especially in the south county areas such as Middletown, Hidden Valley, Lower Lake, Clearlake, and Clearlake Oaks. Currently, towers located in surrounding counties provide coverage for the other areas not listed above, mostly from the NWR broadcast coming from the Ukiah area. While NWR broadcast is rarely used in emergency situations, ensuring redundancy in communication service during such emergencies can have a huge impact on first responders responding to the emergency and for residents to be informed during a disaster.
In the past, Lake County has looked at installing the equipment needed for a NWR broadcast to cover the south county areas as listed above on Mount St Helena. The approximate cost of the equipment was $40,000 with an approximate rental space of the towers on St Helena for $16,000 per year.
Middletown Rancheria had received a grant to help pay for the equipment and the first three years, but due to a lack of commitment for future years, the funding was denied to be used for the NWR broadcast from Mount St Helena.
We are requesting the Board of Supervisors consider tentative approval of committing funds for this project prior to requesting all parties to continue the discussion regarding getting a NWR broadcast activated on Mount St. Helena. This would allow for negotiations on rental cost and payment of the equipment and bring it back to the board with final options.
Recommended Action
Approve a tentative approval of annual cost of NWR Broadcast from Mount St Helena to re-open discussion regarding cost and logistics of the project.
There was Board consensus to have Administration staff reach out to Congressman Thompson's Office and request the OES Manager to organize a future disaster council.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier and Supervisor Owen presented the item to the Board. Cal Fire Chief Paul Duncan and OES Manager Leah Sautalet spoke.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7. Non-Timed Items
7.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
7.2Consideration of Appointment of District 1 Planning Commissioner
Appointment
Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Supervisor
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
I am requesting appointment of my selection for the District 1 Lake County Planning Commissioner.
Applicant: Monica Rosenthal
Recommended Action
Appoint Monica Rosenthal as District 1 Planning Commissioner.
On motion of Supervisor Supervisor Owen, and by vote of the Board, appointed Monica Rosenthal as District 1 Planning Commissioner. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Owen introduced the item to the Board.
Chair Rasmussen 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 Appointment of District 4 Planning Commissioner
Appointment
Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
I am requesting appointment of my selection for the District 4 Lake County Planning Commissioner.
Applicant: Maile Field
Recommended Action
Appoint Maile Field as District 4 Planning Commissioner.
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, appointed Maile Field as District 4 Planning Commissioner. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Chair Rasmussen presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano spoke.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.4Consideration of the following Advisory Board appointments:
Animal Control Advisory Board
Big Valley Advisory Council
East Region Town Hall
Emergency Medical Care Council
Kelseyville Cemetery District
Appointment
Motion carried · 4 motions
Carried 4-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Carried 4-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Carried 4-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
The following Advisory Boards and Commissions have vacancies as of January 1, 2025, and applications for consideration have been received.
Animal Control Advisory Board:
Four (4) vacancies - One (1) District 1, one (1) District 2, one (1) District 5, and one (1) Member at large
Beverly Hill, Incumbent - District 5
Big Valley Advisory Council:
Two (2) vacancies - One (1) General Membership, and one (1) Alternate
Mark Lipps, New Applicant - Public Member
East Region Town Hall:
One (1) vacancy - One (1) Member of CLO Business Association
James Burton, Incumbent - Member of CLO Business Association
Emergency Medical Care Council:
One (1) vacancy - One (1) Sutter-Lakeside Hospital
Christina Wilson, New Applicant - Sutter-Lakeside Hospital Alternate
Kelseyville Cemetery District:
Two (2) vacancies - Two (2) General Membership
Paul Lauenroth, Incumbent - Public member
Recommended Action
Appoint qualified applicants to the specified advisory board.
The East Region Town Hall appointments were continued to a future date.
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, appointed Beverly Hill to the Animal Control Advisory Board. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, appointed Mark Lipps to the Big Valley Advisory Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, appointed Christina Wilson to the Emergency Medical Care Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, appointed Paul Lauenroth to the Kelseyville Cemetery District. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Chair Rasmussen presented the item to the Board.
Chair Rasmussen 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 Agreement between the County of Lake and Vanir Construction Management, Inc. for Construction Management Services for the Sheriff Administration Facility Project in the amount of $665,753.00
Action Item
Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On February 27, 2024, following a competitive solicitation by the Public Services Department, your Board approved a pre-qualified list of capital project management service providers available for future work with the County. In late 2024, in anticipation of construction beginning this year for the renovation of the National Guard Armory to the new Lake County Sheriff Administration Center, Public Services staff requested a scope of work from one of the firms on the list, Vanir Construction Management, Inc., for construction management, special inspection, and commissioning services in support of the armory project. After negotiations concluded, staff prepared the attached agreement with Vanir for your Board's consideration.
It is important to note that Vanir will be providing services to supplement Public Services' in-house construction management staff. Appropriations for this work are included in Budget Unit 1785, Public Safety Facilities.
Recommended Action
Approve Supplemental Services Agreement Number Two for Capital Project Management Services with Vanir Construction Management, Inc. in the amount of $665,753.00, and authorize the Chair to sign
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved Agreement between the County of Lake and Vanir Construction Management, Inc. for Construction Management Services for the Sheriff Administration Facility Project in the amount of $665,753.00 and authorized the chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Public Services Director Lars Ewing presented the item to the Board.
Chair Rasmussen 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 Evaluation:
Title: Air Pollution Control Officer
Closed Session Item
8.2Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9 (d)(1) – FERC Project No. 77, Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project
Closed Session Item