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Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, January 13, 2015

9:00 AM · Board Chambers

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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 Minutes of the Board of Supervisors meetings held December 16, 2014 and January 6, 2015. Minutes passed on consent
Clerk’s notes: Minutes of the Board of Supervisors meeting held January 6, 2015 were not ready for approval.
7.2Approve Amendment Number One to the MOU with the Lake County Safety Employees’ Association, Unit 10, from July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015. Action Item passed on consent
7.3Approve Resolution No. 2014/2015.04 of Upper Lake Union Elementary School District Amending its Conflict of Interest Code. Action Item passed on consent
7.4Ratify the actions of the DA’s Office to purchase the vehicle from Kathy Fowler and authorize the District Attorney to issue payment to Kathy Fowler Chevrolet in the amount of $37,142.63. Action Item passed on consent
7.5Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution 2014-129; Appointing Directors of Certain Special District Boards In Lieu Of Holding A General District Election On November 4, 2014. Resolution passed on consent
7.6Authorize District Attorney to sign Final Proof of Loss Statement relative to damaged 2007 Ford F-150 pick-up. Action Item passed on consent
7.7Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Bender Rosenthal, Inc. to provide Right of Way Services for Four (4) Bridge Replacement Projects (Anderson Creek Bridge on Foard Road (14C-0076), Manning Creek Bridge on Mathews Road (14C-0082), Manning Creek Bridge on Ackley Road (14C-0083) and Highland Creek Bridge on Highland Springs Road (14C-0085)) and Two (2) Bridge Rehabilitation Projects (Robinson Creek Bridge on Mockingbird Lane (14C-0086) and Harbin Creek Bridge on Harbin Springs Road (14C-0111)) in Lake County, California, in the amount of $137,500, and authorize the Chair to sign. Agreement passed on consent approved — Pass
Moved by Jeff Smith
Carried 5-0 (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, approved as amended Consent Agenda items 7.1 - 7.7. The motion carried by the following vote:

8. Timed Items

8.19:05 A.M. - Public Input Report
Clerk’s notes: Larry Anderson spoke.
8.29:10 A.M. - Introduction of new California Highway Patrol Lieutenant Hector Paredes. Report
no itemized roll call in the official record
This item was an introduction only.
Clerk’s notes: California Highway Patrol Lieutenant Hector Paredes intoduced himself to the Board.
8.39:15 A.M. - "Our Way to Wellville - Lake County" - presentation by Susan Jen Report
no itemized roll call in the official record
This item was informational only. No Board action was required.
Clerk’s notes: Wellville Representatives Susan Jenn and Wally Holbrook gave a presentation to the Board. Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8.49:30 A.M. - Swearing in ceremony for Sheriff's Office employees Report
Clerk’s notes: Sheriff Martin introduced new Sheriff staff members Stephen Tong, Victor Rico, Jason Pisaro, Shamus Stafford and Jason Koran. Sheriff Martin administered Oath of Office to said deputies. The Board of Supervisors gave their support and thanks to the new and existing Sheriff office staff.
8.59:35 A.M. - (Carried over from January 13, 2015) - SECOND READING - Consideration of amendment to Lake County Ordinance No. 2991, An Ordinance Adding Article Seven to Chapter Seven of the Lake County Code to Provide Support for Public, Educational, and Governmental Cable Television Access Facilities to either modify or remove the condition that the ordinance shall only become effective upon a determination by the Attorney General that the PEG fee is not a tax subject to Proposition 26. Ordinance Adopted — Pass
Moved by Jeff Smith
no itemized roll call in the official record
Supervisor Smith offered the Ordinance, and it was passed bu roll call vote:
Clerk’s notes: Chair Farrington introduced the item. This item was carred over from January 13, 2015 to allow Supervisor Steele time to review. County Counsel Anita Grant addressed Board concerns from last week. Chair Farrington asked if anyone from present wished to speak and the following people spoke: PEG Chairman Ed Robey spoke, Dante DiAmici, Shawn Swatosh of Mediacom and Robert Randolph Thug. No one else present withed to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

9. Non-Timed Items

9.1Supervisors' weekly calendar, travel and reports. Report
9.2Consideration of options to fill vacant position in Administrative Office. Resolution Adopted — Pass
Moved by Jim Comstock
no itemized roll call in the official record
Supervisor Comstock offered the Resolution and it was passed by roll call vote:
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Matt Perry presented the item to the Board. Staff was directed to bring an item to the Board next week for further discussion of eliminating Board member mileage reimbursement to assist with budgeting a higher level position in the administrative office. Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
9.3Consideration of the following appointments: Law Library Board of Trustees Appointment approved — Pass
Moved by Jim Comstock
Carried 5-0 — moved by Comstock (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, re-appointed Shanda Harry to the Law Library Board of Trustees. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Chair Farrington presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Anita Grant spoke. Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

10. Closed Session

10.1Conference with Labor Negotiator: (a) County Negotiators: A. Grant, S. Harry, M. Perry and C. Shaver; and (b) Employee Organizations: DDAA, DSA, LCCOA, LCEA and LCSEA.
10.2Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1): Rivero v. Lake County Board of Supervisors, et al. Closed Session Item
10.3Conference with Legal Counsel: Decision whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(4): One potential case. Closed Session Item
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 10:58 a.m. having taken no action.

11. Adjournment