Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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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
5.1Adopt Resolution to Appropriate Unanticipated Revenue in BU 1120 Non-Departmental Revenue
Resolution
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The County of Lake has received the first invoice for interest on the 2025 Lease Revenue Bond. This payment will be made out of BU 1120, Non-Departmental Revenue, and appropriations need to be added to complete the payment.
We anticipate receiving slightly more property tax than was adjusted during mid-year budget. This increase in revenue will cover the debt service payment as it was not budgeted.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution to Appropriate Unanticipated Revenue in BU
1120 Non-Departmental Revenue.
5.2Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Lake County Housing Action and Implementation Plan (HAIP) Services Between the County of Lake and Placeworks, Extending the Contract through May 30, 2025, at No Additional Cost to the County, and Authorize the Chair to Sign
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Pursuant to your Board identifying "Building Sustainable Communities Through Housing and Long-Term Planning" among your Recovery and Revitalization Priorities, the American Rescue Plan Act-Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF) Committee recommended dedication of up to $300,000 for completion of a comprehensive Housing Action and Implementation Plan.
Your board approved consultant services by Placeworks to complete the Housing Action and Implementation Plan (HAIP). The Contract dates are April 16, 2024 through April 16, 2025. We are requesting an extension of this contract through May 30, 2025, at no additional cost to the County.
Staff Recommends your Board Approve this Amendment, and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
Recommended Action
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Lake County Housing Action and Implementation Plan (HAIP) Services Between the County of Lake and Placeworks, Extending the Contract through May 30, 2025, at No Additional Cost to the County, and Authorize the Chair to Sign
5.3Approve Closure of all Lake County Behavioral Health Services Department Locations for Mandatory Training in 2025 Annual PRISM Medical Malpractice Program on April 23, 2025 from 9 am - 12 noon
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
2025 Annual PRISM Medical Malpractice Program
This three-hour webinar will provide updates on legal issues impacting public entity healthcare providers and their staff. Among other things, we will cover:
* New California legislation increasing penalties for assault and battery against emergency department staff
* New telehealth prescribing rules
* Developments impacting mental health crisis care and substance use disorder treatment
* Information on new federal Final Rules changing HIPAA and Part 2 confidentiality regulations
Recommended Action
Approve Closure of all Lake County Behavioral Health Services Department Locations for Mandatory Training in 2025 Annual PRISM Medical Malpractice Program on April 23, 2025 from 9 am - 12 noon
5.4Approve Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes March 11, 2025 and March 25, 2025
Action Item
passed on consent
5.5Approve Waiver of the 900-Hour Extra Help Limitation for Extra Help Office Assistant, Kimberly Young for the Fiscal Year 2024-25
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Ms. Young has been employed by the District Attorney's Office since December 2022. She provides an enormous amount of assistance to the office. Her duties include the daily mail run, frequent trips to the Courts, and processing of paperwork. Without her help, we would not be able to provide the services that is expected of our department. We expect Ms. Young to work no more than 1,200 hours through the end of this fiscal year and we have adequate budget to cover her work.
Recommended Action
Approve Waiver of the 900-Hour Extra Help Limitation for Extra Help Office Assistant, Kimberly Young for the fiscal year 2024-25
5.6Approve Agreement for the Placement of Juveniles in Mendocino County not to exceed $250,000; and authorize the Chair to sign
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On June 20th, 2023, an Agreement between the County of Mendocino and the County of Lake was approved by this Board for the housing of Juvenile offenders. The Agreement had a cap of $25,000 per year. On April 9th, 2024, this Board approved increasing the cap to $100,000 per year due to the increase of juvenile incarcerations. That Agreement expires June 30th, 2025. Due to the number of juvenile incarcerations, it is anticipated that we will reach the $100,000 cap prior to the expiration of the current Agreement.
The Agreement before you covers the remainder of this fiscal year and the next fiscal year. The Probation Department anticipates that the cost of housing juveniles will not exceed $250,000 based on the number of juveniles incarcerated this past year. This amount is budgeted in the current. This amount will also budgeted in next year's budget.
Mendocino County has agreed to the terms of this Agreement, and their Board approved the Agreement on March 25th, 2025.
Recommended Action
Approve Agreement for the Placement of Juveniles in Mendocino County not to exceed $250,000; and authorize the Chair to sign
5.7Approve Amendment One to the Agreement with Staten Solar Corporation for Design, Installation, and Commissioning of Energy Conservation Facilities Serving the Lake County Courthouse Campus, and authorize the Chair to sign
Agreement
pulled on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On January 9, 2024, your Board approved an agreement with Staten Solar Corporation for the design, installation, and commissioning of energy conservation facilities serving the courthouse campus. Specifically, the project adds carport solar panels at the main campus parking lot as well as six electric vehicle charging stations. The project is currently under construction and progressing satisfactorily, with an anticipated construction completion this May followed by startup, commissioning, performance testing, and training.
This proposed zero-cost amendment modifies the term of the agreement to December 31, 2025 and includes a project schedule. The original agreement indicated project completion on December 31, 2024.
Staff recommends approval of Amendment One.
Recommended Action
Approve Amendment One to the Agreement with Staten Solar Corporation for Design, Installation, and Commissioning of Energy Conservation Facilities Serving the Lake County Courthouse Campus, and authorize the Chair to sign
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled and continued to a future date.
5.8Adopt Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to Execute Annual Federal Apportionment Exchange Program and State Match Program Agreements with the State of California, Department of Transportation, Agreement No. X25-5914(137)
Resolution
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On March 21, 2025, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) notified the County of the opportunity to participate in the Optional Federal Exchange and State Match Program for FFY 2024/2025. The exchange amount is based on the County's estimated FFY 2025 apportionments.
On an annual basis, the County has exchanged the Federal transportation funds 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 2024/2025 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.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) requires the Board of Supervisors to adopt a resolution authorizing who may sign the agreement for the County.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to Execute Annual Federal Apportionment Exchange Program and State Match Program Agreements with the State of California, Department of Transportation, Agreement No. X25-5914(137).
5.9Adopt Proclamation Designating April 13-19, 2025, as National Public Safety Dispatchers Week in Lake County
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
WHEREAS, emergencies can occur at any time that require law enforcement, fire or emergency medical services; and
WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs, the prompt response of law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical professionals is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and
WHEREAS, the safety of our law enforcement officers and fire personnel is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who contact the Lake County Central Dispatch Center; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers are the first, and can be the most critical, contact our citizens have with emergency services, and provide the vital link for our law enforcement officers and fire personnel by monitoring their activities by radio, providing them with information, direction, and ensuring their safety; and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Dispatchers of the Lake County Sheriff's Office have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires, and treatment of patients, by exhibiting compassion, understanding, and professionalism during the performance of their job.
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake does, hereby designate the week of April 13-19, 2025, as National Public Safety Dispatchers Week in Lake County and encourages all citizens to join in recognizing the commitment of our Public Safety Dispatchers who dedicate their lives to serving the public to preserve the safety of our community.
Recommended Action
Adopt Proclamation Designating April 13-19, 2025, as National Public Safety Dispatchers Week in Lake County
5.10(Sitting as the Lake County Watershed Protection District, Board of Directors) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Lake County Watershed Protection District Director to Amend the Flood System Repair Project (FSRP) 2024 Levee Patrol Road Gravel Repair Project Agreement to Increase Funding for the Project
Resolution
pulled on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Staff is requesting the Board of Supervisors, acting as the Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District (District), approve Amendment for the Lake County FSRP Project.
The FSRP is a bond-funded program that repairs rural State Plan of Flood Control (SPFC) facilities of the Sacramento and San Joaquin River systems under state and LMA cost-share agreements. The Goal of the FSRP program is to provide assistance to Local Maintaining Agencies (LMAs) in implementing flood risk reduction projects.
Construction on the Lake County FSRP project was substantially completed on October 25, 2024. However, due to unforeseen additional costs, the Lake County Water Resources Department has requested supplemental funding to cover the expenses required for project closeout.
Therefore, staff requests the district's approval and signature on the resolution authorizing the Water Resources Director to approve and accept contract amendments as necessary.
Recommended Action
(Sitting as the Lake County Watershed Protection District, Board of Directors) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Lake County Watershed Protection District Director to Amend the Flood System Repair Project (FSRP) 2024 Levee Patrol Road Gravel Repair Project Agreement to Increase Funding for the Project.
Supervisor Sabatier offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Public Member Julia Carerra pulled the item from the agenda. Water Resources Director Pawan Upadhyay and Water Resources Program Manager Linda Rosas Bill 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.
5.11SECOND READING - Adopt an Ordinance Amending Article IX, Chapter 15 of the Lake County Code – Updating Water Vessel Inspection Program
Ordinance
passed on consent
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Your Board approved and advanced the Ordinance Amending Article IX, Chapter 15 of the Lake County Code-Updating Water Vessel Inspection Program on April 8, 2025. This will be the second reading of this Ordinance for adoption.
The Water Vessel Inspection Program, as outlined in Article IX, Chapter 15 of the Lake County Code, was originally established to protect Lake County's water bodies from the invasive Quagga and Zebra Mussels. These species pose a severe ecological and economic threat to local water resources, infrastructure, and aquatic ecosystems.
With the recent discovery of Golden Mussels in the Bay Area, there is a pressing need to expand the scope of our county ordinance to proactively address this new invasive threat, along with any other future freshwater mussel invasions. Updating the Water Vessel Inspection Program is a necessary step to safeguard Lake County's water resources from the expanding threat of invasive mussels. Staff has revised the ordinance accordingly and requests the Board of Supervisors adopt the proposed amendment to strengthen the County's invasive species prevention efforts.
The amendment to Article IX, Chapter 15 of the Lake County Code will:
1) Expand the Water Vessel Inspection Program to include Golden Mussels and other invasive freshwater mussels.
2) Provide a legal framework for enforcement and prevention efforts.
3) Ensure the County is proactively protecting its water bodies against emerging aquatic invasive species.
Recommended Action
SECOND READING - Adopt an Ordinance Amending Article IX, Chapter 15 of the Lake County Code - Updating Water Vessel Inspection Program.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved consent agenda items 5.1 through 5.11 with the exception of items 5.7 and 5.10 which were pulled for further discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
6. Timed Items
6.19:02 A.M. - Public Input
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, moved to reopen public comment. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Public Member Nancy Ruzicka spoke.
Chair Crandell read public comment from Bobby Dutcher.
6.29:03 A.M. - Pet of the Week
Presentation
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Animal Control Assistant Whitney Knight presented the pet of the week to the Board.
6.39:04 A.M. - National Poetry Month Poem of the Week
Ceremonial Item
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Poet Laureate Brenda Yeager introduced the item to the Board. Former Poet Laureate Georgina Marie Guardado read the poems of the week 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.
6.49:06 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 13-19, 2025, as National Public Safety Dispatchers Week in Lake County
Proclamation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
WHEREAS, emergencies can occur at any time that require law enforcement, fire or emergency medical services; and
WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs, the prompt response of law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical professionals is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and
WHEREAS, the safety of our law enforcement officers and fire personnel is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who contact the Lake County Central Dispatch Center; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers are the first, and can be the most critical, contact our citizens have with emergency services, and provide the vital link for our law enforcement officers and fire personnel by monitoring their activities by radio, providing them with information, direction, and ensuring their safety; and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Dispatchers of the Lake County Sheriff's Office have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires, and treatment of patients, by exhibiting compassion, understanding, and professionalism during the performance of their job.
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake does, hereby designate the week of April 13-19, 2025, as National Public Safety Dispatchers Week in Lake County and encourages all citizens to join in recognizing the commitment of our Public Safety Dispatchers who dedicate their lives to serving the public to preserve the safety of our community.
Recommended Action
Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 13-19, 2025, as National Public Safety Dispatchers Week in Lake County
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Rasmussen read the proclamation into the record and presented it to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Lucas Bingham and Lake County Behavioral Health Director Elise Jones 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.
6.59:10 A.M. - Consideration of Presentation by Dr. Christopher Chen, UCCE Integrated Vineyard Systems Advisor
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Dr. Christopher Chen, UCCE's Integrated Vineyard Systems Advisor for Lake, Mendocino, and Sonoma counties, will present an update on the work and initiatives of the UCCE viticulture program. This presentation will highlight the following key areas:
* Program Objectives: Dr. Chen provides one-on-one assistance to vineyard owners, helping them navigate economic challenges in the wine grape market through improved farming practices and applied research.
* Current Research Focus: Topics include drought recovery rootstocks, smoke risk mitigation during prescribed burns, and frost protection strategies using frost fans to conserve water.
* Educational and Outreach Events: UCCE viticulture advisors organize multiple educational events throughout the year to support local growers, including Pest Identification training, Grape Day, and tailgate events.
* Impact on Lake County: Specific research conducted in Lake County includes light-modification technologies for improving grapevine production and rootstock trials in the Red Hills AVA.
The presentation aims to inform the Board about UCCE's ongoing efforts to support the region's viticulture industry, improve sustainability, and provide free expert guidance to local growers facing challenges such as water scarcity, climate change, and market fluctuations.
Recommended Action
Presentation Only.
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: UCCE Director Matthew Barnes introduced the item to the Board. UCCE Integrated Vineyard Systems Advisor Christopher Chen spoke.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Margaux Kambara. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.610:00 A.M. - Presentation on the North Coast Opportunities Building Up Individuals and Local Development (BUILD) Program
Presentation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
North Coast Opportunities will present on the BUILD (Building Up Individuals and Local Development) Program, a workforce development and hands-on construction training initiative that supports local residents through a paid, four-month "earn-and-learn" model.
The presentation will include:
� A brief history of North Coast Opportunities (NCO) and the Community Wellness Department, presented by, Justin Gaddy, Director of Community Wellness
� Derek Fiedler, Project Manager for the BUILD Program, will share program updates, participant success stories, and future goals for Clearlake and Lake County
� Overview of the BUILD Program's recent progress and impact
� Participant success stories and measurable outcomes
� Review of the current ARPA-funded budget.
Recommended Action
Presentation Only.
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: North Coast Opportunities Community Wellness Director Justin Gaddy introduced the item to the Board. North Coast Opportunities Project Manager Derek Fielder and Crew Coordinator Mike Willis presented a PowerPoint Presentation 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.
6.710:45 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - a) Consideration of Resolution Making Findings Necessary to Authorize an Energy Services Contract for Design, Installation, and Commissioning of Energy Conservation Facilities Serving Multiple County Facilities; and b) Consideration of Agreement with Enerlogics Networks, Inc. for Design, Installation, and Commissioning of Energy Conservation Facilities Serving Multiple County Facilities
Public Hearing
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Rasmussen
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The County's policy for the development of the Facilities Capital Improvement Plan (FCIP) prioritizes projects that contribute to increased sustainability and environmental quality and generate long-term cost savings through energy efficiency, such as the installation of solar panels at County-owned facilities. The Lake County Librarian, Christopher Veach, recently secured a California Library Facilities Improvement Grant to install solar panels, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the three County-owned library campuses in Lakeport, Middletown, and Redbud in Clearlake (among other facility improvements). The purpose of this item is to take actions necessary for project delivery; namely, to consider a resolution making findings that the project will result in energy cost savings greater than the overall cost of the project, and to consider a contract with Enerlogics Networks, Inc. to design, build, and commission the project.
Background
In September 2024 the County solicited a Request for Proposals (RFP) to design and construct solar panels, BESS, and EV charging stations at the three aforementioned facilities. The County's selection committee ranked Enerlogics' proposal as the most qualified response to the RFP. Additionally, the County's independent energy consultant, Optony, analyzed Enerlogics' design and financial proposal. Upon satisfactory completion of that analysis, staff negotiated with Enerlogics and prepared the draft agreement included with this item.
It is important to note that the scope of work requested through the RFP was for both design and construction. Historically, public infrastructure projects have been delivered through a design-bid-build process, where the public entity first contracts with a designer, and construction does not begin until the design process is complete and a separate bid for construction is accepted. The Public Contract Code is traditionally geared toward this project delivery method. However, in recognition of the benefits of alternative methods, in recent years provisions have been included in state code to allow for alternative options. One such allowance is Government Code Section 4217, which "provides the greatest possible flexibility to public agencies in structuring (alternate energy project) agreements". This law authorizes a public entity to select an energy services contractor and enter into an energy services agreement on terms that are determined to be in the best interest of the public agency, if the cost of the project can be demonstrated to be less than the cost of electrical energy if the project is not completed and if that determination is made at a scheduled public hearing with notice of the hearing given at least two weeks in advance.
Optony provided the County with an analysis showing the financial benefits of the project, and notice for today's hearing was posted on April 1, 2025. Consequently, staff prepared the attached resolution making findings necessary to authorize the energy services contract.
Project Summary
The proposed project includes a solar carport array at the Lakeport and Redbud libraries, and both a carport and rooftop array at Middletown. Presently all buildings are powered by PG&E, with typical combined annual energy consumption of approximately 185,000 kWh. The proposed 127 kW arrays (combined power rating) are expected to produce 178,000 kWh over the 25-year system life, resulting in an estimated combined load offset of 96%.
Carport parking lot arrays are recommended for two main reasons. First, covering roofs with solar panels makes future roof repairs and general roof access very challenging, in particular at Lakeport and Redbud libraries. Middletown is an exception because the roof is a standing-seam metal roof which allows for a non-intrusive clamp-style attachment of the solar panels. Additionally, carport arrays provide vehicle shade that offers an added, albeit non-quantifiable, benefit to employees and building visitors.
Optony's aforementioned financial analysis assumes a 3% assumed annual PG&E rate escalation, a 0.5% annual panel degradation rate, the County's future operations and maintenance costs, and the County's receipt of a 30% federal investment tax credit. Their analysis anticipates that the proposed array will provide a payback period of approximately 10 years, resulting in an estimated total savings of $1.6 million over the 25-year system life.
As mentioned earlier, the project also includes a BESS and EV charging stations at each facility. Each BESS is designed to provide one-hour of full-facility use after loss of building power. The EV stations were included in the project with the vision that the County would soon add electric vehicles to its fleet. The charging stations will also be available for non-County EV's on a pay-for-use basis (this potential revenue was not included in Optony's financial analysis).
Staff recommends approval of the resolution and award of the agreement with Enerlogics.
Recommended Action
a) Adopt Resolution Making Findings Necessary to Authorize an Energy Services Contract for Design, Installation, and Commissioning of Energy Conservation Facilities Serving Multiple County Facilities; and
b) Approve the Agreement with Enerlogics Networks, Inc. for Design, Installation, and Commissioning of Energy Conservation Facilities Serving Multiple County Facilities, and authorize the Chair to sign
Supervisor Rasmussen offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
On motion of Supervisor Rasmussen, and by vote of the Board, approved Agreement with Enerlogics Networks, Inc. for Design, Installation, and Commissioning of Energy Conservation Facilities Serving Multiple County Facilities. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Public Services Director Lars Ewing 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.
6.811:00 A.M. - (a) Consideration of a Presentation by Sonoma Clean Power (SCP); (b) Consideration of Direction to Staff to request SCP Undertake an Updated Study on the Feasibility of Lake County Joining the Community Choice Aggregator
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) enables Counties and/or Cities to pool the electricity demand of participating communities' facilities to purchase and/or develop power on their behalf. Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) is a CCA which presently serves customers in Mendocino and Sonoma Counties.
Ordinance No. 3026 was unanimously passed on June 23, 2015, authorizing implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Program in Lake County. At the time this Ordinance was passed, CCA was believed to offer energy cost savings to the County of Lake and members of the public.
In 2019 the County of Lake requested, and SCP agreed to study Lake County joining the CCA. SCP's 2020 Lake County Services Feasibility Study found that SCP's rates were expected to be at least 5-8% higher than PG&E for Lake County residents, unless their Board authorized a significant subsidy, around $33 million, borne by all SCP customers. On March 5, 2020, Sonoma Clean Power's Board adopted SCP staff's recommendation against extending an offer of service to Lake County.
One reason SCP reengaged with the County in 2025 is due to its new preliminary estimate that Power Charge Indifference Adjustment (PCIA) fees will be substantially lower now than the 2020 Feasibility Study indicated. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requires jurisdictions joining a CCA to pay a PCIA, to make sure that customers leaving the utility do not burden remaining investor-owned utility customers with costs which were incurred to serve them.
Recent market and regulatory changes have driven this new preliminary estimate. With wholesale power contracts going up, PG&E doesn't need to recoup as much, and Diablo Canyon costs shifted from PG&E's base rate to all three investor-owned utilities in California.
Lake County joining SCP could potentially lead to lower utility bills for residents and businesses. The City Managers of Clearlake and Lakeport have also expressed interest in a new feasibility study. If Lake County were to join SCP, it is anticipated the County would have a permanent seat on the SCP board. Mendocino County's cities share one seat on the Board, and the arrangement with the Cities of Clearlake and Lakeport may be similar; while both Cities have expressed interest in an updated feasibility study, those specifics have not been determined, as no offer of service has been extended.
As your Board is aware, Sonoma Clean Power is likewise currently seeking to promote development of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties through their GeoZone initiative. SCP staff will likewise provide an update on those efforts.
Should the feasibility study demonstrate cost savings for Lake County residents without placing an undue burden on SCP's existing customers, SCP staff indicate it is probable their Board will extend an offer of service.
Recommended Action
(a) Informational report, only; (b) Consider providing Direction to staff to request that Sonoma Clean Power update their Feasibility Study, or provide alternative direction.
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There was board consensus to return with a feasibility study.
Clerk’s notes: Chief Deputy County Administrative Officer Matthew Rothstein presented the item to the Board. Sonoma Clean Power Representative Jeff Syphers and Deputy County Administrative Officer Ben Rickleman presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Denise Rushing. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7. Non-Timed Items
7.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
7.2Consideration of Use of Staff Time in Excess of 8 Hours to Research a Request Received from the Office of Congressman Mike Thompson
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
County staff received a request from the Office of Congressman Mike Thompson to facilitate acquisition of a currently Federally-owned Lake County property by Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California. The property is located in District 1. I have a need to do research prior to bringing this matter forward for the full Board's consideration, and anticipate Community Development, Administration and County Counsel staff time may be needed.
I request our Board approve use of greater than 8 hours of staff time for this purpose.
Recommended Action
Approve use of greater than 8 hours of staff time to research a request from the Office of Congressman Mike Thompson.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Owen pulled the item from the agenda.
Chair Crandell 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 Davis Guest Home, Inc. for Adult Residential Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services for FY 2024-25 in the Amount of $330,000.
Agreement
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Due to the increased utilization of services provided by the Contractor, the original projections have been exceeded. As a result, both parties agree to amend the Agreement to increase the total compensation payable by $110,000, raising the new contract maximum to $330,000. No other elements of the contract will change.
Recommended Action
Approve Amendment No.1 to the Agreement Between County of Lake and Davis Guest Home, Inc. for Adult Residential Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services for FY 2024-25 in the Amount of $330,000 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
| Additional Requested | $110,000.00 |
|---|
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved Amendment No.1 to the Agreement Between County of Lake and Davis Guest Home, Inc. for Adult Residential Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services for FY 2024-25 in the Amount of $330,000. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Behavioral Health Director Elise Jones 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.
7.4Consideration of an Additional $15,000 Transfer in Lump Sum from General Fund to Public Guardian Account for “BB”, to be Used by Public Guardian for Monthly Patch Payments Not To Exceed $5,000 per Month for his Placement at Nazareth Classic Care, a Private-Pay Facility That Does Not Accept Medi-Cal or Medicare
Action Item
Motion carried
Carried 4-1 — moved by Rasmussen
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: nay
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: nay
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 to cover six (6) months of placement, which your board approved, as there was no alternative funding source. Although BB had Medi-Cal coverage, the only facility that would accept BB, Nazareth Classic Care, did not accept Medi-Cal. Had funding not been secured, BB would have been released to the street. BB is conserved, and unable to live independently given his medical condition, even with IHSS support. BB is a 290 registered sex offender. BB was being held in Lake County Jail, had served his sentence, and was ready for release. The jail could not continue to hold him, he had served his time. Your board requested quarterly updates on our progress to move BB out of private pay into a Medi-Cal covered facility.
On November 1, 2024, BB was placed in Nazareth Classic Care.
On February 11, 2025, we brought your board our 3-month update. We reported BB had been doing well in his current placement at Nazareth Classic Care, and his immediate medical issues had been addressed, both of which we believed would make his placement in a Medi-Cal covered facility easier. We reported that we had identified numerous facilities throughout the state of California, a portion of which were suitable for BB. We were contacting these facilities, repeatedly, to seek placement for BB. One facility had placed BB on their waiting list, and he was number eight (8) at the time.
Unfortunately, no facilities have accepted BB. The facility must be in the State of California as BB is conserved in California. We cannot place him out of state. Nearly all facilities do not have waiting lists and will not notify us when a bed becomes available. We must continuously contact facilities to check on bed availability, and beds fill fast. We contact the list of facilities at least weekly to check on bed availability. BB remains number eight (8) at the facility willing to place him on their waiting list.
We continue to diligently seek a facility that accepts Medi-Cal and is suitable for BB.
We hope to have BB placed within the next three months. We are asking your board for an additional $15,000 to cover BB's placement at Nazareth Classic Care in the interim. The alternative is releasing BB to the street.
We appreciate your time and consideration in this matter.
Recommended Action
Approve an additional $15,000 transfer in lump sum from general fund to Public Guardian account for "BB", to be used by Public Guardian for monthly patch payments not to exceed $5,000 per month for his placement at Nazareth Classic Care, a private-pay facility that does not accept Medi-Cal or Medicare.
| Estimated Cost | $45,000 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | 30,000 |
| Additional Requested | 15,000 |
| Future Annual Cost | 0 |
On motion of Supervisor Rasmussen, and by vote of the Board, approved Additional $15,000 Transfer in Lump Sum from General Fund to Public Guardian Account for "BB", to be Used by Public Guardian for Monthly Patch Payments Not To Exceed $5,000 per Month for his Placement at Nazareth Classic Care, a Private-Pay Facility That Does Not Accept Medi-Cal or Medicare. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Nays- Supervisor: 1 - Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Social Services Director Rachael Dillman-Parsons presented the item to the Board. Deputy Social Services Director Amy Schimansky 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.
8. Closed Session
8.1Conference with Labor Negotiator: (a) Chief Negotiator: C. Torrez; County Negotiators: S. Parker, S. Carter, C. Moreno, P. Samac and D. Rico; and (b) Employee Organizations: LCDDAA, LCDSA, LCCOA, LCEA, LCSEA and LCSMA
Closed Session Item
8.2Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
Closed Session Item
8.3Public Employee Evaluation:
Title: Behavioral Health Director
Closed Session Item