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Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, January 5, 2016

9:00 AM · Board Chambers

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

6.1Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Ackley Road at Manning Creek Bridge Replacement Project, Federal Project No. BRLO-5914(067); Bid No. 15-01 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 Change Order No. 1 for Ackley Road at Manning Creek Bridge Replacement Project, Federal Project No. BRLO-5914(067); Bid No. 15-01. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
Clerk’s notes: Public Works Director Scott De Leon 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.
6.2Approval of Change Order No. 2 for Ackley Road at Manning Creek Bridge Replacement Project, Federal Project No. BRLO-5914(067); Bid No. 15-01 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 Change Order No. 2 for Ackley Road at Manning Creek Bridge Replacement Project, Federal Project No. BRLO-5914(067); Bid No. 15-01. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
Clerk’s notes: Public Works Director Scott De Leon 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 this item was closed.

7. Approval of the Consent Agenda

7.1Approve Minutes of the Board of Supervisors meetings held May 19, 2015; May 26, 2015; June 2, 2015; June 16, 2015; June 23, 2015; and December 22, 2015- Special Mtg. Minutes passed on consent
7.2Adopt Proclamation Celebrating Calpine's 55th Year of Geothermal Power Operations at the Geysers Proclamation passed on consent
7.3Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Karen MacDougall to Research and Prepare Grant Applications for an amount not to exceed $50,000 for the period of January - December 2016. Agreement passed on consent
7.4Approve Amendment to Agreement between the County of Lake and Richard Bachman DVM, to provide Veterinary Services and Registered Veterinary Technician Services, an increase of $3,000, and authorize the Chair to sign. Agreement passed on consent
7.5Approve First Amendment to Agreement between the County of Lake and North American Mental Health Services for FY 15/16 TelePsychiatry services, an increase of $50,000 for a new contract maximum of $220,000, and authorize the Chair to sign. Agreement passed on consent
7.6Approve The Statement of Votes Cast for the November 3, 2015 General District Election. Action Item passed on consent
7.7Authorize Interim Public Services Director to appoint Katie Galvani as Interim Deputy Public Services Director –Project Administrator at Step 1, retroactive to November 30, 2015 Action Item passed on consent
7.8Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Department of Public Works to Submit Applictions for 2016 FAA Airport Improvement Program Grant Funds for Lampson Field and Designating the Public Works Director as Sponsor's (County of Lake) Official Representative, Authorize the Chair to Sign the Resolution. Resolution passed on consent
7.9(a) Waive Normal Bidding Requirements per Ordinance #2406, Purchasing Code No. 38.2, competitive bidding would produce no economic benefit to the County and it is in the public’s interest to waive the normal bidding requirements for the purchase of the vehicles and (b) Authorize the Public Works Director/Assistant Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order not to exceed $168,050 to for procurement of vehicles through the Statewide Bid Contract. Action Item passed on consent
7.10Approve Contract Between the County of Lake and North Coast Opportunities for FY 15-16 Medi-Cal Outreach and Enrollment Services, in the amount of $70,000, and authorize the Chair to sign. Agreement passed on consent
7.11Approve Lease Agreement Between the County of Lake and Ronn and Montie Westhart for Warehouse and Workshop Space in Lower Lake, in the amount of $12,650 annually for three years, and authorize the Chair to sign. Agreement passed on consent
7.12Approve the Purchase of Cisco Network Equipment as Part of Department’s Tech Refresh, in the amount of $38,115.31 from Nexus IS, a CMAS contractor, and authorize the Social Services Director to sign purchase order. Report passed on consent
7.13Approve Lease Agreement Between the County of Lake and Ronn and Montie Westhart for Additional Warehouse and Workshop Space in Lower Lake, term of this lease is 01/01/2016 - 6/30/2018, the cost for the remainder of the Fiscal Year is $4,950.00 with an annual cost thereafter of $9,075.00, and authorize the Chair to sign. Report passed on consent
7.14Approve out-of-state travel to Las Vegas, NV, for Lt. Corey Paulich and Investigator John Drewrey, to attend the CHIA conference between March 1-4, 2016. Action Item passed on consent
7.15(a) Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Megabyte Systems Inc., for FY 2016-17 MPTS property tax system maintenance and Online Business Property Filing Licensing/Support, in the amount of $177,558.00, and authorize the Chair to sign; and (b) Approve Web Services Addendum to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Megabyte Systems Inc., for FY 2015-16 online tax bills and e-payment processing services, in the amount of $4,204.73, and authorize the Chair to sign. (a) Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Megabyte Systems Inc., for FY 2015-16 MPTS property tax system maintenance and Online Business Property Filing Licensing/Support, in the amount of $177,558.00, and authorize the Chair to sign; and (b) Approve Web Services Addendum to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Megabyte Systems Inc., for FY 2015-16 online tax bills and e-payment processing services, in the amount of $4,204.73, 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 7.1 through 7.15. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Brown, and Farrington

8. Timed Items

8.19:02 A.M. - Election of Chair of the Board of Supervisors and Vice-Chair of the Board of Supervisors for 2016 (outgoing Chair conducts election) Appointment Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Farrington
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Farrington
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Farrington, and by vote of the Board, elected Supervisor Brown Chair of the Board of Supervisors for 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Farrington, and Brown On motion of Supervisor Farrington, and by vote of the Board, elected Supervisor Smith Vice-Chair of the Board of Supervisors for 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Farrington, and Brown
8.29:04 A.M. - (Sitting as the Lake County Board of Equalization) - Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Lake County Local Board of Equalization for 2016. Appointment approved
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
On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, elected Director Comstock Chair of the Lake County Local Board of Equalization for 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Farrington, and Brown On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, elected Director Steele Vice-Chair of the Lake County Local Board of Equalization for 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Farrington, and Brown
8.39:05 A.M. - (Sitting as the Lake County In-Home Supportive Services) - Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Lake County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board of Directors for 2016. Appointment Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Farrington
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Farrington
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Farrington, and by vote of the Board, elected Director Brown Chair of the Lake County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board of Directors for 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Farrington, and Brown On motion of Supervisor Farrington, and by vote of the Board, elected Director Smith Vice-Chair of the Lake County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board of Directors for 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Farrington, and Brown
8.49:10 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Celebrating Calpine's 55th Year of Geothermal Power Operations at the Geysers Proclamation
Clerk’s notes: Chair Brown read the proclamation into the record and presented it to a representative from Calpine, who spoke.
8.59:12 A.M - Swearing in ceremony for Correctional Officers Efren Jauregui, Jr., Shelby Crawford and Frank Gudmundson Action Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
This item was continued to January 19, 2016 at 9:10 a.m.
8.69:15 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: There was no public input.
8.710:00 A.M. - Public Bid Opening for Sale of County Surplus Real Property: (a) 3 bedroom/2 bathroom single-family manufacture home located at 6322 7th Avenue, Lucerne, California, also identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 034-122-34-00, at the minimum bid price of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000). (b) 3 bedroom/2 bathroom single-family manufacture home located at 5957 Grove Street, Lucerne, California, also identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 034-315-17-00 at the minimum bid price of seventy thousand dollars ($70,000). (c) 2 bedroom/1 bathroom single-family manufacture home located at 6825 Floyd Way, Lucerne, California, also identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 031-173-68-00, at the minimum bid price of sixty-eight thousand dollars ($68,000). Action Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
No Board action was taken on this item.
Clerk’s notes: Chair Brown opened the public hearing. (a) No bids were received and no one present wished to speak. (b) No bids were received and no one present wished to speak. (c) No bids were received and no one present wished to speak. Chair Brown closed the public hearing.

9. Non-Timed Items

9.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
9.2Consideration of Chairman’s recommended 2016 committee assignments for members of the Board of Supervisors. Appointment 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 all Chairman recommendations for 2016 committee assignments for members of the Board of Supervisors. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Farrington, and Brown
Clerk’s notes: Chair Brown presented the item to the Board. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
9.3Status Reports/Updates of response and recovery efforts from OES, assisting agencies and/or community groups consequent to 2015 wildland fires.
Clerk’s notes: Recovery Coordinator Carol Huchingson provided an update to the Board in regard to debris removal operations, which had taken a break over the holidays. She indicated that data is currently being gathered in regard to trucks and heavy equipment that have been used in the county for air quality management purposes and to be used for future plans for road repairs. The Area Field Office which is being used by FEMA and CalOES will be closing January 29, 2016, as well as the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Sacramento. Ms. Huchingson reported that staff is working on a survey to gather information as to the plans of Valley Fire survivors (both homeowners and renters) in regard to rebuilding or relocating. The survey will also be available online. There are currently 21 lease manufactured homes, with the majority being located at Lakeview Estates and the rest on private land. Community Development Department reported this week that 11 permits have been issued for rebuild, 4 manufactured home permits, 20 plan reviews in the works, 6 private mobile/RV permits and 16 permits for FEMA manufactured homes. FEMA and CalOES have approved the $17 million dollar contract for the hazardous trees removal project. As far as debris removal on private property, it was reported that 840 properties have been cleared at a rate of roughly 20 per day. The Mobile Laundry unit will be located in Middletown between the arena and the Lions Club, however staff is still working out final details to enter into an agreement with the proprietors. There are plans to work with North Coast Opportunities to arrange volunteer staff. The lease with WorkRight expires March 26th, therefore efforts are winding down and the need to get remaining items out to victims is crucial. State Farm Foundation announced they would donate $10,000 for weather radios to provide burn area residents in order to stay in touch during potential disasters. There are plans to recognize the Foundation at an upcoming Board meeting. FEMA and CalOES have approved the $17 million dollar contract for the hazardous trees removal project. As far as debris removal on private property, it was reported that 840 properties have been cleared at a rate of roughly 20 per day.
9.4Consideration 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, Farrington, and Brown
Clerk’s notes: Environmental Health Director Ray Ruminski presented the item to the Board, as Dr. Tait was unavailable to attend. Chair Brown 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 Continuing the Proclamation of Emergency Declaration for Wildfire Conditions 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 Emergency Declaration for Wildfire Conditions. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Farrington, and Brown
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Matt Perry presented the item to the Board. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak and Greg Scott spoke. No one else present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
9.6Consideration of appointing County representatives to meet with the City of Lakeport representatives to negotiate an out-of-area service agreement to provide water to the South Main Street/ Soda Bay Road Corridor Action Item approved
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, appointed Supervisors Farrington and Brown to a negotiating team to negotiate with the City of Lakeport an out-of-area service agreement to provide water to the South Main Street/Soda Bay Road Corridor. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Farrington, and Brown
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Farrington presented the item to the Board. Chair Brown 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 to Assembly Member Bill Dodd and Senator Mike McGuire to Request Special Legislation to Overturn the Decision of the California Public Utilities Commission Regarding Pacific Gas & Electric’s Increase of the Power Charge Indifferent Adjustment Letter approved
Carried 5-0 — moved by Farrington
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Farrington, and by vote of the Board, approved the letter to Assembly Member Bill Dodd and Senator Mike McGuire requesting special legislation to overturn the decision of the California Public Utilities Commission regarding Pacific Gas & Electric’s increase of the Power Charge Indifferent Adjustment. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Farrington, and Brown
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Farrington presented the item to the Board. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
9.8Discussion and Consideration of (a) Impacts to current and local regulation of medical marijuana in light of the passage of the State Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act; (b) Support of urgency legislation to be introduced by Assemblymember Wood to strike the March 1, 2016 deadline and maintain a local jurisdiction's ability to create their own regulation; and (c) Formation of an Ad Hoc Committee to assess impacts of the State Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act, and make recommendations to this Board. Action Item Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Farring
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Carried 4-0 — moved by Farrington
Brown: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
a) Informational discussion only. b) On motion of Supervisor Farring, and by vote of the Board, approved supporting urgency legislation to be introduced by Assemblymember Wood to strike the March 1, 2016 deadline and maintain a local jurisdiction's ability to create their own regulation. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Farrington, and Brown c) On motion of Supervisors Farrington, and by vote of the Board, approved the formation of an AdHoc committe and to be comprised of a representative from the Sheriff's office, District Attorney, Agricultural Departments, and Supervisors Farrington and Brown. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock Smith, Steele, Farrington, and Brown
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Farrington presented the item to the Board. Sheriff Brian Martin, Community Development Director Richard Coel, and Agricultural Commissioner Steven Hajik gave their input to the Board. Chair Brown asked if anyone from the public wished to speak and the following people spoke: John Brosnan, Michael Green, Frank Perez, Joe Fernandez, and Brandon Thompson. No one else present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
9.9Consideration of (a) Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2015-119 Adopting the FY 15-16 Final Budget to Appropriate Funds for Animal Care & Control Crematory; and (b) Resolution Approving an Application for Funding under the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Development Community Facilities Program for the Animal Care and Control Crematory Resolution
no itemized roll call in the official record
a) This item was postponed and will be placed on the Consent Agenda, January 19, 2016. b) Supervisor Comstock 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, requesting (a) be carried over to January 19th Consent Agenda. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
9.10Consideration of Resolution of Intent to Sell Real Property Not Required for Public Use, Known as Holiday Harbor, Located at 3605 and 3655 Lakeshore Boulevard, Nice and Establishing a Minimum Bid Price of One Million Two Hundred Thousand ($1,200,000), and Other Terms and Conditions Resolution
no itemized roll call in the official record
This item was continued to a later date.
9.11(Sitting concurrently as the Board of Supervisors and the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors) - Consideration of Extension of “Fee Waiver and Deferral Policy for Economic Development Projects” through December 31, 2016. Action Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
There was Board consensus to postpone approval of this policy until the Board has a chance to meet with staff.
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Matt Perry presented the item to the Board. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
9.12Consideration of the following appointments: Lake County Audit Committee Glenbrook Cemetery District Board of Trustees Lower Lake Cemetery District Board of Trustees Lower Lake Waterworks District One Board of Directors Vector Control District Board of Trustees Appointment Motion carried · 6 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Farrington
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
Carried 5-0 — moved by Steele
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
Carried 5-0 — moved by Farrington
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
On motion of Supervisor Farrington, and by vote of the Board, appointed Ronald Nagy to the Lake County Audit Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Farrington, and Brown On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, appointed Harry Deffenbaugh, Rob Bostock, and Frank DeHaven to the Glenbrook Cemetery District Board of Trustees. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Farrington, and Brown On motion of Supervisor Steele, and by vote of the Board, appointed Cheryl Craddick to the Lower Lake Cemetery District Board of Trustees. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Farrington, and Brown On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, appointed Roland Ledoux and Ellen Pearson to the Lower Lake Waterworks District One Board of Directors. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Farrington, and Brown On motion of Supervisor Farrington, and by vote of the Board, appointed Ronald Nagy to the Vector Control District Board of Trustees. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Farrington, and Brown On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, appointed Chuck Leonard to the Vector Control District Board of Trustees. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Farrington, and Brown

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
10.2Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1): Lakeside Heights HOA v. County of Lake Closed Session Item
10.3Public Employee Evaluation: Title: Human Recources Director Closed Session Item
10.4Public Employment pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54957 – Interviews Title: County Administrative Officer Title: Public Services Director Closed Session Item
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened into Regular Session at ?????

11. Adjournment