Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, February 17, 2015

On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda Items 7.1 to 7.9. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisor: 5 - Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington

At the close of public input and following deliberation by the Board of Supervisors, the following motion was made: On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, supported adoption of the declaration and petition to the State Legislature for the withdrawal of Lake County from California to form the State of Jefferson contingent upon a vote of the citizens of Lake County. The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 3 - Comstock, Smith and Brown Nayes- Supervisors: 2 - Steele and Farrington After further discussion, Chair Farrington restated the motion as follows: Directed staff to bring back a petition declaration to include language that once both houses of the California State legislature approves the process to create a State of Jefferson, a measure will be placed on the ballot for the voters of Lake County to decide whether they wish Lake County to be a part of the State of Jefferson. This motion was initially thought to be approved by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Comstock, Smith, Steele and Brown Nayes- Supervisors: 1 - Farrington However, just prior to concluding the Regular Session of the Board of Supervisors meeting, Chair Farrington reopened discussion on this item to clarify the motion and vote. The Clerk read back the motion as follows: On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, directed staff to bring back a petition declaration to include language that upon approval by the California State legislature of the petition for withdrawl from the State of California and to form the State of Jefferson, the Lake County Board of Supervisors will consider the measure for placement on the ballot of the next General Election. This motion was approved by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 3 - Comstock, Smith and Brown Nayes- Supervisors: 2 - Steele and Farrington County Counsel Anita Grant raised questions as to whether a vote on this issue should be after the approval by the California State legislature. Chair Farrington announced the public input portion of this item is closed and this item will be brought back on March 3, 2015 for the Board to clarify any technicalities in the timing of the election to address the concerns raised by County Counsel Anita Grant and consider a revised petition declaration.

Supervisor Smith offered the Resolution, and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington

No action taken, this item was informational only.

Supervisor Brown offered Resolution No. 2015-16 adopting Memorandum of Understanding by and between the Lake County Employee’s Association (LCEA) Unit 3 and the County of Lake for July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016, and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors:5 - Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington Supervisor Comstock offered Resolution No. 2015-17 adopting Memorandum of Understanding by and between the Lake County Employee’s Association (LCEA) Unit 4 and the County of Lake for July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016, and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors:5 - Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington Supervisor Comstock offered Resolution No. 2015-18 adopting Memorandum of Understanding by and between the Lake County Employee’s Association (LCEA) Unit 5 and the County of Lake for July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016, and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors:5 - Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington

Supervisor Comstock offered Resolution No. 2015-19 establishing salaries and benefits for employees assigned to the Confidential Unit, Section A, for July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016, and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington Supervisot Comstock offered Resolution No. 2015-20 establishing salaries and benefits for employees assigned to the Confidential Unit, Section B, for July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016, and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington

Supervisor Comstock offered Resolution No. 2015-21 establishing salaries and benefits for employees assigned to the Management Unit for July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016, and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington

(a) On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, extended the proclamation of declaration of local emergency due to drought conditions. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5- Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington (b) On motion of Supervisor Steele, and by vote of the Board, extended the proclamation of declaration of local emergency due to 2014 Statewide December Winter Storms. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5- Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington

One motion of Supervisor Steele, and by vote of the Board, determined that due to the unique nature of the goods and services required to provide the cab and chassis and perform the necessary reconditioning work, and the fact the vehicles are used and difficult to locate, it is in the public’s interest to waive the normal bidding requirements for the purchase of the equipment and services; Authorized the Public Works Director / Assistant Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order not to exceed $64,000 to Pape Kenworth; Authorized the Public Works Director / Assistant Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order not to exceed $54,933 to Dietz Equipment; Authorized the Public Works Director / Assistant Purchasing Agent to pay the DMV taxes and fees estimated to be $6,300. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington

On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, waived the normal sealed bid process pursuant to Ordinance #2406, section 38.3 and authorized Sheriff to Issue a Purchase Order in the Amount of $26,859 to Ukiah Ford for a Replacement Evidence Van. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington