Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, August 4, 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
7. Approval of the Consent Agenda
7.1Approve Minutes of the Board of Supervisors meeting held July 21, 2015.
Minutes
passed on consent
7.2Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of August 2015 as Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Proclamation
passed on consent
7.3Approve Agreement between the Board of Supervisors on behalf of CSA #21 – North Lakeport Water and PACE Engineering for engineering services for improvements to the North Lakeport Water Treatment Plant and Distribution System for a period of 540 days in an amount not to exceed $260,588; and authorize the Chair to sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
7.4Approve Amendment One to Agreement between the County of Lake and Quincy Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management Services for the Soda Bay Road at Cole Creek Bridge Replacement Project near Kelseyville, CA to 1) substitute key survey personnel, and 2) change the method of payment from Actual Rates of Compensation to Actual Cost Plus Fixed Fee and authorize the Chair to sign.
Action Item
pulled on consent
Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Smith
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: abstain Smith: aye Steele: aye
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: abstain Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, approved Amendment One to Agreement between the County of Lake and Quincy Engineering, Inc. for construction management services for the Soda Bay Road at Cole Creek Bridge replacement project near Kelseyville, CA to 1) substitute key survey personnel, and 2) change the method of payment from actual rates of compensation to actual cost plus fixed fee and authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele and Brown
Recused: Supervisor Farrington
Clerk’s notes: Vice-Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak on this item. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
7.5Approve Amendment One to Agreement between the County of Lake and Quincy Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management Services for Ackley Road at Manning Creek and Highland Springs Road at Highland Creek Bridge Replacement Project near Lakeport, CA to 1) substitute key survey personnel, and 2) change the method of payment from Actual Rates of Compensation to Actual Cost Plus Fixed Fee and authorize the Chair to sign.
Action Item
passed on consent
7.6Approve Amendment One to Agreement between the County of Lake and Quincy Engineering, Inc. for Engineering Services for Replacement of St. Helena Creek Bridge at Wardlaw Street (14C-0035) and Rehabilitation of Cooper Creek Bridge at Witter Springs Road (14C-0102) in Lake County, CA to 1) substitute key survey personnel, and 2) change the method of payment from Actual Rates of Compensation to Actual Cost Plus Fixed Fee and authorize the Chair to sign.
Action Item
passed on consent
7.7(a) Waive the normal sealed bid process under Ordinance #2406, section 38.2; (b) Award the bid to Kathy Fowler Chrysler Jeep Dodge in the amount of $39,664.40, (c) Authorize the Sheriff/Coroner or his designee to issue a purchase order; and (d) Approve budget transfer in the amount of $8,165 from Budget Unit 2217 acct. 62.72 to Budget Unit 2201 acct. 62.72 and authorize the Chair to sign.
Action Item
passed on consent
7.8Approve Amendment to Letter of Agreement with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for an increase in funds in the amount of $15,000 for marijuana eradication 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 7.8, with the exception of 7.4. 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: There was no public input.
8.29:06 A.M. - ADDENDUM- (a) Ratification of Director of Emergency Services declaration of a local emergency due to the Rocky Fire incident in Lake County; and (b) Update on activity, progress and concerns surrounding the Rocky Fire incident from CalFire, Sheriff and Office of Emergency Services.
Resolution
Adopted
Supervisor Smith offered the Resolution and it was passed by the roll call vote (5 ayes).
Clerk’s notes: (a) County Administrative Officer Matt Perry presented the Resolution to the Board for ratification of a local emergency due to the Rocky Fire Incident. Mr. Perry declared the emergency under his authority on July 30, 2015 and ratification by the Board is necessary within 7 days.
(b) Sheriff Brian Martin updated the Board and public with regard to current evacuations in effect. The following CalFire personnel presented a status update to the Board: Local Unit Chief Scott Upton, CalFire Incident Manager Scott Lingren and Liaison Team Two Mike Martin.
County Administrative Officer Matt Perry spoke regarding activity of the Emergency Operation Center and advised that staff is working toward monetary donations being managed by a bank branch. Mr. Perry also gave an update on shelters.
Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Betsy Cawn and Joey Luis. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8.39:10 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of August 2015 as Breastfeeding Awareness Month.
Proclamation
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Steele read the proclamation into the record and presented it to staff from North Coast Opportunities (NCO).
8.49:15 A.M. - Consideration of: (a) Contract between the County of Lake and Lakeport Senior Activity Center, for FY 2015-16 Health-Related Senior Support Services, in the amount of $10,618 and authorize the Chair to sign.
(b) Contract between the County of Lake and Live Oak Senior Center, for FY 2015-16 Health-Related Senior Support Services, in the amount of $11,758 and authorize the Chair to sign.
(c) Contract between the County of Lake and Highlands Senior Service Center, for FY 2015-16 Health-Related Senior Support Services in the amount of $18,849 and authorize the Chair to sign.
(d) Contract between the County of Lake and Middletown Senior Citizens, for FY 2015-16 Health-Related Senior Support Services in the amount of $$8,148 and authorize the Chair to sign.
(e) Contract between the County of Lake and Lucerne-Alpine Seniors, Inc., for FY 2015-16 Health-Related Senior Support Services in the amount of $10,182 and authorize the Chair to sign.
(f) Contract between the County of Lake and Kelseyville Seniors Inc., for FY 2015-16 Services to Senior Citizens in the amount of $2,000 and authorize the Chair to sign.
(g) Contract between the County of Lake and Senior Support Services, for FY 2015-16Services to Senior Citizens in Lake County in the amount of $1,000 and authorize the Chair to sign.
Agreement
Motion carried · 7 motions
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 Steele
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
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 Steele
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 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 Steele
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 Comstock, and by vote of the Board, approved the contract between the County of Lake and Lakeport Senior Activity Center, in the amount of $10,618, and authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington
(b) On motion of Supervisor Steele, and by vote of the Board, approved the contract between the County of Lake and Live Oak Senior Center, in the amount of $11,758, and authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington
(c) On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, approved the contract between the County of Lake and Highlands Senior Services Center, in the amount of $18,849, and authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington
(d) On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, approved the contract between the County of Lake and Middletown Senior Citizens, Inc., in the amount of $8,148, and authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington
(e) On motion of Supervisor Steele, and by vote of the Board, approved the contract between the County of Lake and Lucerne-Alpine Seniors, Inc., in the amount of $10,182, and authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington
(f) On motion of Supervisor Brown, and by vote of the Board, approved the contract between the County of Lake and Kelseyville Seniors, Inc., in the amount of $2,000, and authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington
(g) On motion of Supervisor Steele, and by vote of the Board, approved the contract between the County of Lake and Senior Citizens in Lake County, in the amount of $1,000, and authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown and Farrington
Clerk’s notes: (a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g) Social Services Director Carol Huchingson presented the items to the Board.
Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak on any of the items and Betsy Cawn spoke on (g). No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
8.59:30 A.M. - Cyanotoxin monitoring presentation by Sarah Ryan and Karola Kennedy
Report
This item was informational only. No action was taken by the Board.
Clerk’s notes: Sarah Ryan and Karola Kennedy gave a presentation to the Board.
Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Randy Brown, Joan Moss, Dr. Zabellen, and Thomas Brown. No one else present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
8.610:10 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of Proposed Urgency Ordinance for County Service Area #7, Bonanza Springs
Public Hearing
On motion of Supervisor Comstock, 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 Comstock, and by vote of the Board (5 ayes), advanced the Ordinance two weeks to August 18, 2016.
Clerk’s notes: Special Districts Administrator Mark Dellinger and Special Districts Compliance Manager Jan Coppinger presented the item to the Board. Mark Dellinger provided the Board with an amended Ordinance which changed the language of Section 2, Item 5 (page 2, line 10) to read "no new service connection to applications to new connections......."
Chair Farrington opened the public hearing and asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
8.710:20 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of Urgency Ordinance for County Service Area #22, Mt. Hannah Water System
Public Hearing
On motion of Supervisor Brown, 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 August 18, 2016.
Clerk’s notes: Special Districts Administrator Mark Dellinger and Special Districts Compliance Manager Jan Coppinger presented the item to the Board.
Chair Farrington opened the public hearing and Joan Moss spoke. No one else wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
8.810:30 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of Urgency Ordinance for County Service Area #18, Starview Water System
Public Hearing
Due to an error in publication, this item was carried over to August 18, 2016 @ 9:15 a.m.
9. Non-Timed Items
9.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
9.2Consideration of the Following Appointments:
Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC)
Glenbrook Cemetery District
Library Advisory Board
Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Advisory Board
Mental Health Board
Appointment
Motion carried · 7 motions
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
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 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 Steele
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
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 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, appointed Yvonne Fuqua to the Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC). The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
On motion of Supervisor Brown, and by vote of the Board, appointed Stephen Barnes to the Glenbrook Cemetery District Board of Trustees. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
On motion of Supervisor Brown, and by vote of the Board, appointed Robin Harris to the Library Advisory Board. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
On motion of Supervisor Steele, and by vote of the Board, appointed Tom Koski to the Library Advisory Board. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, appointed Debra Puterbaugh to the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Advisory Board. 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, appointed Pamela Taylor to the Mental Health Board. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
On motion of Supervisor Steele, and by vote of the Board, appointed Leslie Wilson to the Mental Health Board. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
Clerk’s notes: Chair Farrington presented the item to the Board and asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
9.3Approve County Employee Health Plans - EIA Health, Dental, Vision and Life Renewal for 2016 Plan Year
Action Item
Motion carried · 2 motions
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
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 the Group Insurance Committee’s recommendation to renew the EIA Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance plans for 2016. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, authorized the Human Resources Director to take any steps necessary to execute those insurance renewals for the 2016 plan year and to pay from fund 917, Health and Wellness, the amounts necessary to continue the EIA Health Insurance buy down rates for calendar year 2016. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
Clerk’s notes: Human Resources Director Kathy Ferguson presented the item to the Board.
Chair Farrington asked if anyone wished to speak and Scott DeLeon spoke. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
9.4Consideration of Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for the period ending June 30, 2015, and authorize the Sheriff to electronically submit the form.
Agreement
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 the equitable sharing agreement and certification for the period ending June 30, 2015, and authorized the Sheriff to electronically submit the form. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
Clerk’s notes: Sheriff Brian Martin 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.
9.5Consideration of Master Services 2-year Contract Agreement with Paymentus Corporation for Electronic Payment Implementation and Authorization for Special Districts Administrator sign.
Agreement
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 the Master Services 2-year Contract Agreement with Paymentus Corporation for Electronic Payment Implementation and Authorized the Special Districts Administrator 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, Special Districts Compliance Manager Jan Coppinger, and Special Districts Deputy Administrator Josefine Ecklor 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.
9.6SECOND READING - Consideration of proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 21 of the Ordinance Code of the County of Lake pertaining to age limits for installation of used manufactured homes on private property.
Ordinance
Adopted
On motion of Supervisor Brown the Ordinance was Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Richard Coel presented the item to the Board.
Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak and Casse Forczek 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, J. DeHaan, K. Ferguson and S. Jansen; 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): Bond v. Martin, et al
Closed Session Item
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 12:21 p.m. having taken no action.