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Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, October 20, 2015

9:00 AM · Board Chambers

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Conference with Legal Counsel - Decision Whether to Initiate Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (d)(4): One Potential Case - Pacific Gas & Electric Company.

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

7.1Adopt Resolution Pertaining to Tax Revenue Exchange Between the County of Lake and Callayomi County Water District (Middletown Rancheria Annexation) Resolution passed on consent
Clerk’s notes: At the request of County Administrative Officer Matt Perry, this item was pulled indefinitely.
7.2Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and North American Mental Health for TelePsychiatric services for Fiscal Year 2015-16 for a contract maximum of $170,000 and authorize the Board Chair to sign. Action Item passed on consent
7.3Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Charis Youth Center for FY 2015-16 Specialty Mental Health Services, a contract maximum of $25,000, and authorize the Chair to sign. Action Item passed on consent
7.4Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Rebekah Children's Services for FY 2015-16 Specialty Mental Health Services, a contract maximum of $25,000, and authorize the Chair to sign. Agreement passed on consent
7.5Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Davis Guest Home for FY 2015-16 Adult Residential Support Services, a contract maximum of $34,675, and authorize the Chair to sign. Agreement passed on consent
7.6Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Family Service Agency of Marin for the North Bay Suicide Prevention Program for FY 2015-16, in the amount of $15,000, and authorize the Chair to sign. Action Item passed on consent
7.7Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc. for Drug Testing Services for Fiscal Year 2015-16, in the amount of $15,000 and authorize the Chair to sign. Action Item passed on consent
7.8Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and First 5 Lake for the FY 2015-16 Mother-Wise Program (Post Partum Depression Initiative), a contract maximum of $65,000, and authorize the Chair to sign. Agreement passed on consent
7.9Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Clover Valley Guest Home for FY 2015-16 Adult Residential Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services, a contract maximum of $40,150 and authorize the Chair to sign. Agreement passed on consent
7.10Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and St. Helena Hospital for Acute Hospital Services for FY 2015-16, in the amount of $100,000, and authorize the Chair to sign. Action Item passed on consent
7.11Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services for the FY 2015-16 MHSA Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Drop-In Center, a contract maximum of $61,200, and authorize the Chair to sign. Action Item passed on consent
7.12Adopt Resolution Setting Rate of Pay for Election Officers for the November 3, 2015 General District Election Pursuant to Section 12310 of the Elections Code. Resolution passed on consent
7.13Adopt Resolution Approving the Application and Certification Statement for the State Department of Health Care Services, CMS Branch’s California Children’s Services (CCS) Administration Plan Renewal Grant for FY 2015-2016 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign Said Certification Statement Resolution passed on consent
7.14(a) Approve Request to Waive the County's Normal Competitive Bidding Process; and (b) Approve Contract with Ken Dorsey Janitorial to Provide Janitorial Services for the Lake County Health Department and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign Said Contract. Agreement passed on consent
7.15Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2015-120 Establishing Position Allocations for Fiscal Year 2015-16, Budget Unit No. 2302, Probation Officer – Juvenile Court. Resolution passed on consent
7.16Approve Lease Agreement between the County of Lake and Gary Weiser and Shelley Weiser for the office space at 4477 Moss Avenue, Unit B, Clearlake California for the period from April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2018 for an amount not to exceed $13,200 annually; and authorize the Chair to Sign. Report passed on consent
7.17Approve Permit for Lake Aero Styling & Repair to Conduct Aeronautical Activities at Lampson Airport for FY 2015-2016 and Authorize Chair to Sign. Report passed on consent
7.18Approve Permit for Westgate Petroleum to Conduct Aeronautical Activities at Lampson Airport for FY 2015-2016 and Authorize Chair to Sign. Report passed on consent
7.19Approve Permit for Steve's Aircraft to Conduct Aeronautical Activities at Lampson Airport for FY 2015-2016 and Authorize Chair to Sign. Report passed on consent
7.20Approve Permit for Reach Air Medical Services, LLC to Conduct Aeronautical Activities at Lampson Airport for FY 2015-2016 and Authorize Chair to Sign Action Item passed on consent
7.21Approve Permit for Jack Olof to Conduct Aeronautical Activities at Lampson Airport for FY 2015-2016 and Authorize Chair to Sign. Action Item passed on consent
7.22Approve Forms Requesting Cooperative Work Agreements with Caltrans for State and Federally Funded Projects, and authorize the Chair to sign. Action Item passed on consent
7.23Adopt Resolution Delegating the County Public Works Director Authority to Negotiate and Acquire Certain Real Estate Transactions Under $10,000 in order to Purchase a Portion of Certain Parcels (APN 007-003-47, 008-020-16 & 008-020-45) as Part of the Bridge Replacement Project on Mathews Road. Report passed on consent
7.24Approve advanced step hiring of Correctional Officer II Efren Jauregui at step 5 due to extraordinary qualifications. Action Item passed on consent
7.25Adopt Resolution approving the second year application for funding and the execution of grant agreement and any amendments thereto with the Board of State and Community Corrections for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program funds in the amount of $207,028. Action Item passed on consent
7.26Approve Purchase of Microsoft Office Suite Licenses from a State Contractor, in the amount of $50,214 and Authorize Director of Social Services to Sign Purchase Order and Related Documents. Action Item passed on consent
7.27Approve Lease Agreement between the County of Lake and Sam Polo for Office Space located at 14092 Lakeshore Blvd., Clearlake, for the duration of 3 years at $3,170.20/month 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
On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda items 7.2 through 7.27. 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: Patricia Kahmer, J.R. Rose, Joan Moss, Phil Murphy, Larry Anderson, Kim Carr, Haji Warf, and Lisa Valdez
8.29:10 A.M. - Presentation of Checks to the Animal Coalition of Lake County and SPCA of Clearlake. Ceremonial Item
Clerk’s notes: District Attorney Don Anderson presented the item to the Board and gave some background on what led to the monies being awarded and how they are to be disbursed. Sheriff Martin also spoke and presented the checks to representatives from each agency. Both representatives spoke and thanked the District Attorney and Sheriff for their generosity. 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.
8.39:15 A.M. - Presentation of the 2014 Crop Report Report
Clerk’s notes: Agricultural Commissioner Steve Hajik presented the report 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.
8.49:25 A.M. - Consideration of Proclamation in Support of LakeCountyFilm.com Proclamation Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Steele
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Steele, and by vote of the Board, adopted the Proclamation in Support of Media Efforts in Lake County. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington Supervisor Smith read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Ms. St. John.
Clerk’s notes: Chair Farrington presented the item to the Board and Taira St. John spoke. 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.
8.59:30 A.M. - Presentation of Lampson Field FFY 2017 - 2021 Airport Capital Improvement Plan Report
no itemized roll call in the official record
This item was informational only. No action was requested of the Board.
Clerk’s notes: Public Works Director Scott DeLeon and Assistant Public Works Director Lars Ewing presented the item to the Board. Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak and Taira St. John spoke. No one else present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
8.610:00 A.M. - Lake Family Resource Center's Final Report (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015), Domestic Violence Services. Report
no itemized roll call in the official record
This item was informational only. No action was requested of the Board.
Clerk’s notes: Lake Family Resource Center Executive Director Gloria Flaherty presented the report 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. Non-Timed Items

9.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
9.2Consideration of Continuing the Proclamation of a Local Health Emergency by the Lake County Health Officer. Proclamation approved
Carried 5-0 — moved by Comstock
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, continued the Proclamation of a Local Health Emergency by the Lake County Health Officer. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
Clerk’s notes: Lake County Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Tait 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 a) Continuing the Proclamation of Emergency Declaration for Drought Conditions; and, b) Continuing the Proclamation of Emergency Declaration for Wildfire Conditions Proclamation Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Smith
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
a) On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, continued the Proclamation of Emergency Declaration for Drought Conditions. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington b) On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, continued the Proclamation of Emergency Declaration for Wildfire Conditions. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Matt Perry presented the item to the Board. Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak and Anne Praine spoke. No one else present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
9.4Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Lake and the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Concerning the Rocky / Jerusalem Fire Debris Removal and Related Environmental Restoration Activities Agreement approved
Carried 5-0 — moved by Comstock
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, approved Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Lake and the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Concerning the Rocky / Jerusalem Fire Debris Removal and Related Environmental Restoration Activities. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Matt Perry presented the item to the Board. Environmental Health Director Ray Ruminski was present to answer any questions of 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.
9.5Consideration of Behavioral Health Department to enter into a contract with the Department of Health Care Services in order to fund services already provided by Behavioral Health and to help reduce and de-escalate possible PTSD by providing additional community outreach and support to members of the county affected by the Valley Fire. Action Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
There was Board consensus to approve the agreement in concept and place it on the October 27, 2016, Consent Agenda for approval.
Clerk’s notes: Behavioral Health Director Linda Lovejoy and Behavioral Health Fiscal Manager Manuel Orozco presented the item to the Board. Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Joan Moss, Kimberly Carr, and Larry Anderson. No one else present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
9.6Consideration of policy allowing Juvenile Hall employees who are terminated to buy-back vacation and sick leave to avoid a break in service. Action Item approved
Carried 5-0 — moved by Comstock
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, approved the policy allowing Juvenile Hall employees who are terminated to buy-back vacation and sick leave to avoid a break in service. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Matt Perry 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.
9.7Consideration of letter of support for Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa to host a benefit concert for Valley Fire survivors Letter approved
no itemized roll call in the official record
On motion of Supervisor Comstock the Letter was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Chair Farrington presented the item to the Board. Supervisor Brown 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.
9.8Consideration of FY 2015-16 Emergency Management Performance Grant application in the amount of $138,552. Action Item Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Brown (recovered from the archived minutes by OCR)
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Supervisor Smith offered the Resolution and it was passed by roll call vote (5 ayes).
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Matt Perry presented the item to the Board. Sheriff Brian Martin and Undersheriff Chris Macedo 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.
9.9Consideration of FY 2015-16 State Homeland Security Grant Application in the amount of $140,489. Action Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
Supervisor Smith offered the Resolution and it was passed by roll call vote (5 ayes).
Clerk’s notes: Sheriff Brian Martin and Undersheriff Chris Macedo 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.

10. Closed Session

10.1Conference with Labor Negotiator: (a) County Negotiators: A. Grant, S. Harry, M. Perry, K. Ferguson and S. Jansen; and (b) Employee Organizations: DDAA, DSA, LCCOA, LCEA and LCSEA
10.2Public Employee Evaluation Title: Child Support Services Director Closed Session Item
10.3Public Employee Appointment pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1): Interviews and Appointment of Interim Public Services Director Closed Session Item
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 11:55 a.m. and took the following action: On motion of Supervisor Brown, and by vote of the Board, appointed Kim Clymire Interim Public Services Director effective October 26, 2015. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington The Board went back into Closed Session at 11:56 a.m.
10.4Conference with Legal Counsel: Decision whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(4): One potential case. Closed Session Item
10.5Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Lakeside Heights HOA, et al. v. County of Lake Closed Session Item
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 12:30 p.m.

11. Adjournment