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Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, August 12, 2014

9:00 AM · Board Chambers

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Conference with Labor Negotiator: (a) County Negotiators: A. Grant, S. Harry, M. Perry, A. Flora and C. Shaver; and (b) Employee Organization: DSA, LCCOA, LCEA and LCSEA.

1. Call to Order

2. Moment of Silence

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Presentation of Animals at the Animal Care and Control Shelter

5. Consideration of Items Not Appearing on the Posted Agenda (Extra Items)

6. Current Construction Projects - Contract Change Orders

7. Approval of the Consent Agenda

7.1Approve Advance-Step Hiring Request for Barbara Drew, M.F.T., as Deputy Director of Behavioral Health at Step 5. Action Item passed on consent
7.2Approve Late Travel Claim for June Culbertson, SW I-CPS, for payment of $64.00. Action Item passed on consent
7.3Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Hilltop Recovery Services for Lake County Residents for Fiscal Year 2014-15 in the amount of $40,000, and authorize the Chair to sign. Report pulled on consent
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda as it was previously approved.
7.4Adopt Resolution Approving Lake County Health Services Department to Submit Acceptance Paperwork from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Tuberculosis Control Branch (TBCB) for Real-Time Allotment Funding for Tuberculosis (TB) cases in Lake County, in the Amount of $1,757 and Authorize the Director of Health Services to Sign Said Paperwork. Report passed on consent
7.5Adopt Resolution Approving the 2014-2017 CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP), State General Fund (GF) Pandemic Influenza and HHS Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) Contract, and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign a Non-Supplantation Certification. Report passed on consent
7.6Award Bid No. 13-31 for Soda Bay Road at Cole Creek Bridge Replacement Project near Kelseyville, CA, to J.F. Shea Construction in the amount of $1,181,211.80, and authorize the Chair to execute the Notice of Award and agreement. Action Item pulled on consent approved
Carried 4-0 — moved by Smith
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Rushing: aye Smith: aye
On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, awarded the contract for the Soda Bay Road at Cole Creek Bridge Replacement Project to J.F. Shea Construction, Inc., and authorized the Chair to execute the Agreement and the Notice of Award. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Brown, and Rushing Not voting: Supervisor Farrington
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Farrington asked that this item be pulled from the Consent Agenda as he will need to recuse himself. Chair Rushing asked if anyone present wished to speak on this item. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.7Adopt Resolution of the Board of Education of the Lakeport Unified School District Ordering an Election to Authorize the Issuance of School Bonds, Establishing Specifications of the Election Order, and Requesting Consolidation with Other Elections Occurring on November 4, 2014. Resolution passed on consent
7.8Approve the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the County of Lake and Marymount California University, Palos Verdes, California for Lease of Buildings and Grounds located at 3700 Country Club Drive, Lucerne; and authorize the Chair to sign. Action Item passed on consent
7.9Approve Amendment One to Agreement for Engineering Services for Water Availability Analysis - Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project with Stetson Engineers, and authorize the Chair to sign. Agreement passed on consent
7.10(Sitting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County Sanitation District (LACOSAN)) - Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between LACOSAN and the Highlands Mutual Water Company relating to the LACOSAN Fillmore Tank Antenna Project and authorize the Chair to sign the MOU. Agreement passed on consent
7.11Authorize the Registrar of Voters to: Provide the Election Services Necessary for the Consolidation of Election Services for the City of Clearlake for the General Municipal Election on November 4, 2014, a Measure Seeking Voter Approval of a Transactions (Use) and Sales Tax of One-Half Percent for Citywide Cleanup and Improvement; Provide the Election Services Necessary to Implement the Election on the Ballot Measure; and Prepare the Official Canvass of Votes Cast (pursuant to City's Resolution 2014-15). Action Item passed on consent
7.12Adopt Resolution Amending Approved Recommended Budget for FY 2014-15 to Appropriate Money in Budget Unit 8482 – CSA #22- Mt. Hannah for a New Well and add the purchase of this well to the list of fixed assets authorized to be purchased prior to the adoption of the final budget. Report passed on consent approved as amended
Carried 5-0 — moved by Smith
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Rushing: aye Smith: aye
On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda items 7.1 through 7.12, with the exception of items 7.3 and 7.6. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Farrington, Brown, and Rushing

8. Timed Items

8.19:05 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: Public Input: Lenny Dean, Bonnie Goodwin, Larry Andersin, and Robert Summerton.

9. Non-Timed Items

9.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
9.2Consideration of Letter of Opposition for SB1139 (Hueso) - California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program. Report
no itemized roll call in the official record
This item was carried over to August 19, 2014 at 9:35 a.m.
Clerk’s notes: Administrative Analyst Jill Ruzicka presented the item to the Board. Chair Rushing asked if anyone present wished to speak and Joan Moss spoke. No one else present wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
9.3Consideration of the request from Konocti Broadcasting Company for the temporary reduction or waiving of tower rental fees. Action Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
Board directed staff to develop policy criteria and research the impacts on public safety.
Clerk’s notes: Deputy County Administrative Officer Alan Flora presented the item to the Board Chair Rushing asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: John Jensen, Jeff Daily, Terry Larson, and Daniel LaVelle. No one else present wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
9.4Drought Task Force Update and Board direction to address drought conditions. Report
Clerk’s notes: Emergency Services Manager Marisa Chilafoe presented the item to the Board. Chair Rushing asked if anyone present wished to speak and Joan Moss spoke. No one else present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
9.5Continuing the Proclamation of Emergency Declaration for Drought Conditions. Proclamation approved
Carried 5-0 — moved by Comstock
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Rushing: aye Smith: aye
On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, extended the proclamation of a declaration of a local emergency due to drought conditions. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Farrington, Brown, and Rushing
Clerk’s notes: Emergency Services Manager Marisa Chilafoe presented the item to the Board. Chair Rushing asked if anyone present wished to speak on this item. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
9.6Consideration of Resolution Approving Submission of Application for Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) for Fiscal Year 2014-15. Report
no itemized roll call in the official record
Supervisor Brown offered the Resolution and it was passed by role call vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Farrington, Brown, and Rushing
Clerk’s notes: Emergency Services Manager Marisa Chilafoe presented the item to the Board. Chair Rushing asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
9.7Workshop on FY 2014-15 Budget and discussion of Board of Supervisors priorities and allocation of financing resources. Report
no itemized roll call in the official record
No action was required nor requested of the Board. The presentation was for information only.
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Matt Perry gave the budget presentation to the Board. The following department heads were present to give input: Community Development Director Rick Coel, Deputy Health Services Director Denise Pomeroy, Public Works Director Scott De Leon, Undersheriff Chris Macedo, and Social Services Director Carol Huchingson. Chair Rushing asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Joe Fernandez, Jim Walker, Dennis Reynolds, Joan Moss, and Mike Minton. No one else present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.

10. Closed Session

10.2Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956(d)(1): Rattanavong v. County of Lake, et al. Closed Session Item
10.3Conference with legal counsel: Decision whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)4: Two potential cases. Closed Session Item
10.4Employee Evaluations Title: Behavior Health Director Closed Session Item
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 12:33 p.m. having taken no action.

11. Adjournment