Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, May 5, 2015
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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
6.1Consideration of Contract Change Order No. One for the HR3 Sign Replacement & Striping Project. Federal Project No. HRRRL-5914(086)
Action Item
approved
Carried 5-0 — moved by Comstock
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, approved Contract Change Order No. One for the HR3 Sign Replacement & Striping Project and authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington
Clerk’s notes: Public Works Director Scott DeLeon presented the item to the Board.
Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
7. Approval of the Consent Agenda
7.1Adopt Resolution approving proposed revisions to the California Home Finance Authority (Formal name change to Golden State Finance Authority pending) Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) and Authorize Chair to Sign the JPA.
Resolution
passed on consent
Adopted
This Resolution was Adopted
7.2Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of May 2015 as Mental Health Matters Month in Lake County, CA.
Proclamation
passed on consent
7.3Adopt Proclamation Designating the Week of May 3-9, 2015 as Correctional Officers Week in Lake County, CA.
Proclamation
passed on consent
7.4Adopt Proclamation Designating the Week of May 10-16, 2015 as Police Officers Week in Lake County, CA.
Proclamation
passed on consent
7.5Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of May 2015 as Perinatal Depression Awareness Month in Lake County, CA.
Proclamation
passed on consent
7.6Adopt Proclamation Designating the Week of May 2-10, 2015 as Travel and Tourism Week in Lake County, CA.
Proclamation
passed on consent
7.7Adopt Resolution Supporting the Middletown Days Parade and Events and Temporary "No Parking" and "Road Closure" on Various Roads June 19 - 21, 2015.
Resolution
passed on consent
7.8Approve Agreement for Federal Apportionment Exchange Program and State Match Program for California Department of Transportation - Non MPO County, and authorize the Chair to Sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
7.9Approve Agreement #EW-2014-15 between the County of Lake and Regents of the University of California at Davis, for FY15-16 training services, in the amount of $149,310 and authorize the Chair to sign.
Action Item
pulled on consent
approved
Carried 5-0 — moved by Comstock
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, approved agreement #EW-2014-15 between the County of Lake and Regents of the University of California at Davis, for FY15-16 training services, in the amount of $149,310 and authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda at the request of Joan Moss and taken up later in the day.
Chair Farrington presented the item to the Board.
Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak and Joan Moss spoke. Social Services Director Carol Huchingson addressed the concerns of the public. No one else present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
7.10Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2014-111 to Amend the Adopted Budget For FY 2014-15 by Making Adjustments to the Victim-Witness Budget Unit 2113.
Resolution
passed on consent
7.11Approve Advance Step Hiring of Behavioral Health Fiscal Manager, Step 4, for Manuel Orozco due to extraordinary qualifications.
Report
passed on consent
7.12(a) Waive the Policy for Review and Selection of Professional Consultants and Other Contract Service Providers; and (b) Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Oscar Larson & Associates for Department of Energy Grant Program Consulting Services, in the amount of $30,000 and authorize Chair to sign. (This item was previously approved by the Board on April 28, 2015 but is being resubmitted for final approval due to the omission of "Attachment A" Scope of Work)
Agreement
pulled on consent
approved
Carried 5-0 — moved by Brown
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Smith
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
a) On motion of Supervisor Brown, and by vote of the Board, waived the policy for review and selection of professional consultants and other contract service providers. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
b) On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, approved the agreement between the County of Lake and Oscar Larson & Associates for Department of Energy Grant Program Consulting Services, in the amount of $30,000 and authorized Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda at the request of Phil Murphy and taken up later in the day.
Chair Farrington presented the item to the Board.
Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak and Phil Murphy spoke. Public Works Director Scott DeLeon addressed the concerns of the public. No one else present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
7.13ADDENDUM: (a) Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Richard Bachman DVM, for FY 15/16 Professional Veterinary Services in the amount of $100,000 and authorize the Chair to sign; and (b) Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Emily Thomas RVT, for FY 15/16 Registered Veterinary Technician Service in the amount of $36,000 and authorize the Chair to sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
approved
Carried 5-0 — moved by Smith
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda Items 7.1 through 7.13, with the exception of 7.9 and 7.12. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington
8. Timed Items
8.19:05 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: Public Input: Lyla Chavez, Larry Anderson, and Robert Eisenhower.
8.29:10 A.M. - Presentation of (a) Proclamation Designating the Week of May 3-9, 2015 as Correctional Officers Week in Lake County, CA; (b) Proclamation Designating the Week of May 10-16, 2015 as Police Officers Week in Lake County CA; (c) Proclamation Designating the Week of May 2-10, 2015 as Travel and Tourism Week in Lake County, CA; (d) Proclamation Designating the Month of May 2015 as Perinatal Depression Awareness Month in Lake County, CA; and (e) Proclamation Designating the Month of May 2015 as Mental Health Matters Month in Lake County, CA.
Proclamation
Clerk’s notes: a) Supervisor Brown read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Sheriff Brian Martin, Correctional Captain Greg Hosman, and Correctional Lieutenant Jason Findley. Captain Hosman and Sheriff Martin spoke.
b) Supervisor Farrington read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Sheriffs Office staff. Sheriff Martin and Undersheriff Chris Macedo were also present and spoke.
c) Supervisor Steele read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Lakeport Chamber CEO Melissa Fulton. Also present were Steve Denero and Senior Administrative Analyst Jill Ruzicka, who spoke.
d) Supervisor Brown read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Jaclyn Ley, who spoke. Many staff were present.
e) Supervisor Steele read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Prevention Specialist Lauren Milano, who spoke. Deputy Director of Behavioral Health Kevin Thompson and Mental Health Team Leader Sheila Roseneua were also present.
8.39:30 A.M. - HEARING - Nuisance Abatement Assessment confirmation and proposed recordation of Notice of Lien in the amount of $4,854.08, for 5900 East State Highway 20, Lucerne, CA (APN 034-422-20 - Paul E. Lodge and Glenda A. Lodge)
Action Item
approved
Carried 5-0 — moved by Steele
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Steele, and by vote of the Board, confirmed the assessment of $4,854.08 for nuisance abatement on property located at 5900 E. State Highway 20 Lucerne, CA, also known as Assessors Parcel Number 034-422-20, and owned by Paul E and Glenda A Lodge and directed the Enforcement Official to prepare and have recorded in the office of the Lake County Recorder, a Notice of Lien in the amount of $4,854.08 pursuant to Lake County Ordinance Code Chapter 13, Section 13-43. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Richard Coel and Chief Building Official Michael Lockett were sworn in by the Clerk. Paul and Glenda Lodge were not present, nor was a representative.
Community Development Director Richard Coel and Chief Building Official Michael Lockett presented the item to the Board.
Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
8.49:20 A.M. - (Sitting as the Lake County Housing Commission, Board of Directors) Consideration of Recommendation to Approve Form HUD 50077-CR: Civil.
Action Item
approved
Carried 5-0 — moved by Comstock
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, approved HUD Form 50077-CR: Civil. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington
Clerk’s notes: Executive Director of the Lake County Housing Commission Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board. Housing Program Manager Edgar Perez was present as well.
Director Huchingson announced that Resident Board Member Deborah Figueroa would not be present for the item and suggested coming back to the Board in a few weeks with a separate agenda item that would designate an alternate for Ms. Figueroa.
Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
9. Non-Timed Items
9.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
9.2(Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District, Board of Directors) Consideration of Request to transfer surplus equipment to Public Services a 2002 GMC Safari Van for current Blue Book value of $2,850.
Report
approved
Director Comstock offered the Resolution and it was passed by roll call vote (5 ayes).
Clerk’s notes: Air Pollution Control Officer Doug Gearhart presented the item to the Board.
Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
9.3Consideration of Resolution Opting to Affirm an Exemption from the Requirements of Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling.
Action Item
Adopted
Supervisor Comstock offered the Resolution and it was passed by roll call vote (5 ayes).
Clerk’s notes: Public Services Director Caroline Chavez presented the item to the Board.
Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
9.4(a) Consideration of Resolution Terminating the Proclamation of a Local Emergency for 2014 Statewide December Winter Storms; and (b) Consideration of Letters of Appreciation to State Leadership for State of Emergency Proclamation and Funding
Action Item
Adopted
Carried 5-0 — moved by Smith
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
a) Supervisor Smith offered the Resolution and it was passed by roll call vote (5 ayes).
b) On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, approved letters of appreciation to State Leadership for State of Emergency Proclamation and funding. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
Clerk’s notes: Emergency Services Manager Marisa Chilafoe presented the item to the Board.
Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
9.5(a) Consideration of proposed Ordinance Amending Specified Sections of Article I of Chapter 2 of the Lake County Code Relating to Meetings of the Board of Supervisors; and (b) Discussion/Consideration of possible adjournment of Board meetings on May 12 and June 9, 2015.
Ordinance
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Smith
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
a) On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board (5 ayes), waived the reading of the Ordinance, to be read in title only (Clerk did so).
On motion of Supervisor Brown, and by vote of the Board (5 ayes), advanced the Ordinance two weeks, to May 19, 2015.
b) On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, approved to adjourn the Board of Supervisors meetings on May 12, 2015 and June 9, 2015. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
Clerk’s notes: County Counsel Anita Grant presented the item to the Board.
Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Phil Murphy and Joan Moss. No one else present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
9.6Consideration of request for Board of Supervisors to approve and authorize the chair to sign a letter of support for the development of a multi-use trail in Middletown and approval of subsequent letter to CalTrans to provide on-going maintenance of the trail
Action Item
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Comstock
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, approved in concept a letter of support for the development of a multi-use trail in Middletown and a subsequent letter to CalTrans to provide on-going maintenance of the trail, and authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Richard Coel presented the item to the Board. Public Works Director Scott DeLeon spoke on this item as well.
Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
9.7Consideration of Agreement between the County of Lake and O'Connor Environmental, Inc. to provide Hydrology Report Services for the South Main Street/Soda Bay Road Water System in the amount of $11,400.00 and authorize the Chair to sign.
Agreement
Adopted
Carried 5-0 — moved by Comstock
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Comstock
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, waived the competitive consultant selection process based on the findings as presented in staff's memo. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, approved the agreement for Hydrology Report Services for South Main Street/Soda Bay Road Water System with OEI Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $11,400.00 and authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
Clerk’s notes: Special Districts Administrator Mark Dellinger presented the item to the Board.
Chair Farrington 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.
10. Closed Session
10.1Conference with Labor Negotiator: (a) County Negotiators: A. Grant, S. Harry, M. Perry and K. Ferguson; and (b) Employee Organizations: DDAA, DSA, LCCOA, LCEA and LCSEA
10.2Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Gamino and Cruz v. County of Lake, et al.
Closed Session Item
10.3Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Lakeside Heights HOA, et al. v. County of Lake, et al.
Closed Session Item
10.4Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Fowler and Ford v. County of Lake, et al.
Closed Session Item
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 11:41 a.m. having taken no action.