Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Clerk’s notes: Matt Perry introduced the item to the Board, stating that we would have a standing agenda item going forward for status reports and updates of response and recovery efforts from County departments, asssiting agencies and/or community groups consequent to 2015 wildlakd fires. Deputy Social Services Director Jennifer Fitts and Social Services Program Manager Edgar Perez were present. Ms. Fitts stated that FEMA has come in and the Local Assistance Center has transitioned to the Disaster Recovery Center with locations at Middletown Senior Center and in Clearlake at Burns Valley shopping center. Staff reported that roughly 4,000 individuals have utilized the services in one way or another. Present agencies include both State and Federal, County departments and local non-profits. In regard to housing, 42 people have been set up at Konocti Harbor and another 22 in hotels. The County is working closely with FEMA, CAL-OES to transition the individuals at Hidden Valley campgrounds and Moose Lodge in Clearlake Oaks to more appropriate housing arrangements. Supervisor Brown clarified that Individuals with home insurance and individuals without social security numbers do not qualify for FEMA assistance. Chair Farrington inquired about rental gouging. Supervisor Brown stated that the District Attorneys office should be involved, being that the Board has reinforced a state law to prevent rental gouging by way of the ordinance, punishable by fine. Supervisor Brown briefly updated in regard to debris removal. Chair Farrington asked if anyone from the public wished to speak and Christopher Rowland spoke. No one else 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, requesting a temporary reduction of counter hours for a few months. Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Joan Moss and Vern Garrison. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

Clerk’s notes: Community Developement Director Richard Coel presented the item to the Board, indicating that the Middletown Senior Center Pine Room would be the location of choice to establish a temporary permit center, however further discussion with the center will need to take place as the Pine room is currently serving as their thrift store which generates revenue for them. Supervisor Brown confirmed that only wildland fire related permiting will be taking place at this location. Chair Farrington asked if anyone wished to speak on this item and Sandy Tucker spoke. No one else 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 and addressed the additions incorporated at the request of the Board. Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Joan Moss, Kimberly Carr, Greg Scott, Rod Stanbough, Mike Dunlap. No one else 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. Chair Farrington 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 Administrative Officer Matt Perry presented the item to the Board. FEMA and CalOES have advised that a Recovery Coordinator be appointed to act as the County's primary point of contact. Mr. Perry recommends the appointment of Carol Huchingson. Chair Farrington 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: Supervisor Brown presented the item to the Board. Environmental Health Director Ray Ruminski also spoke. Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak and Kimberly Carr spoke. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.