Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Clerk’s notes: Regina Legoski requested this item be pulled from the Consent Agenda. Chair Brown asked her to approach the mic and state her reason for doing so. Ms. Legoski stated her concerns, requesting a letter be sent to residents on Eickoff road, informing them again that their road is to be utilized for emergency personnel only. Public Works Director Scott DeLeon was present and spoke. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak, no one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

Clerk’s notes: There was no public input.

Clerk’s notes: Sheriff Martin introduced Correctional Officers Efren Jauregui, Jr., Shelby Crawford and Frank Gudmundson and administered the Oath of Office. The Board expressed their gratitude to the new Officers.

Clerk’s notes: Chair Brown opened the Public Hearing. Chief Deputy Jeff Rein requested the hearing be continued to January 26th at 10:00 a.m.

Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Richard Coel and Code Enforcement Officer Michael Penhall were sworn in by Asst. Clerk of the Board. Neither William Ward nor Edith Ward nor Representation were present. Code Enforement Officer Mike Penhall gave the staff report. Chair Brown closed the hearing.

Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Richard Coel gave the staff report to the Board. Code Enforcement Officer Michael Penhall, Code Enforcement Program Supervisor Kathy Freeman and Technician Jeri Driver were also present. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Joan Moss and Tom Slate. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

Clerk’s notes: Interim Public Services Director Kim Clymire gave the staff report and Interim Deputy Public Services Director Kati Galvani was also present and spoke. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

Clerk’s notes: Public Works Director Scott DeLeon provided an update regarding rainfall, stating that road crews have not reported any flooding or downed trees within the burn scar and the department is currently seeking ROE's for properties with trees which are a threat to road right-of-ways. Disaster Recovery Coordinator Carol Huchingson informed the Board that the CalRecycle project is winding down. All but 92 sites have been cleared, 20 of which are too difficult to access is too difficult at this time given condition of land and rainfall. The plan is to clear those sites in the spring. Environmental Health Director Ray Ruminski reported that private contractors are still working. Roughly 290 Nuisance Abatement Notices were sent The list has significantly decreased since notice went out, with less than 100 properties needing to be abated. Requests may still be made to CalRecycle for assistance, however the deadline is Friday, January 22, 2016. Over 1,050-1,100 properties have been cleaned at this point. Project worksheets are due by 5:00 p.m. today for those projects that started early on in the disaster and will be ongoing in the months and years to come. Over 40 projects and $28 million has been spent on emergency responders, operation of the EOC, tree removal, roads etc. County Administrative Officer Matt Perry mentioned that staff is working with Jeff Lucas to prepare a grant with USDA/ EDA, involving $300,000 for long term recovery. Additionally, Ms. Huchingson reported that the tele-survey to owners and renters has not been successful, as callers are not interested in speaking at this time. She also provided a list of upcoming meetings regarding recovery efforts, all of which are listed on LakeCountyRecovers.com. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Joan Moss and Voris Brumfield. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

Clerk’s notes: Lake County Health Officer, Dr. Karen Tait presented the item to the Board, recommending the continuation of the local health emergency continue as long as the clean up process is ongoing. Environmental Health Director Ray Ruminski was also present. Chair Brown asked if anyone prsent wished to speak and Bob Gardner spoke. No one else present wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

Clerk’s notes: Deputy County Administrative Officer Josh Jones presented the item to the Board. County Administrative Officer Matt Perry confirmed that all brokers are welcome to bid and gain the 4% commission. Mr. Jones noted that the gate will be locked this week and the exhibit posted online has been amended and provided in hardcopy form to the Board. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak and Martin Scheel spoke. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

Clerk’s notes: Deputy County Administrative Officer Jill Ruzicka 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 this item was closed.

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 wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

Clerk’s notes: Water Resources Director Scott DeLeon presented the item to the Board. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak and Joan Moss spoke. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

Clerk’s notes: Special Districts Administrator Mark Dellinger presented the item to the Board. Compliance Program Manager Jan Coppinger was also present. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

Clerk’s notes: Special Districts Administrator Mark Dellinger presented the item to the Board. Compliance Program Manager Jan Coppinger was also present. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

Clerk’s notes: County Librarian Christopher Veach presented the item to the Board. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Richard Coel presented the item to the Board. Mr. Coel suggested a 90-day deferral of payment for permit fees of those who were not insured and lost their home in the 2015 wildfires. Permitters would have 90-days to seek reimbursement for cost or pay on behalf of permitters, from non-profits and other organizations who collected funds for fire victims. This could be accomplished by a form which could be faxed or emailed from the payee and Community Development would have a point of contact on their end as well. There was also discussion of an invoicing feature. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

Clerk’s notes: Behavioral Health Deputy Director, Kevin Thompson and Behavioral Health Fiscal Manager Manuel Orozco presented the item to the Board. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak and Joan Moss spoke. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

Clerk’s notes: Environmental Health Director Ray Ruminski presented the item to the Board. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak on this item. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Steele presented the item to the Board. Several options were discussed. County Counsel Anita Grant suggested meeting with the department heads involved, as well as Human Resources to gather questions and answers, and to broaden the scope of combinations and separation of said departments. County Administrative Officer Matt Perry suggesting presenting options to the Board at Mid-Year Budget on February 16, 2016. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Bob Gardner, Victoria Brandon, Joan Moss. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 4:30 p.m. having taken no action.