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Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, February 23, 2016

9:00 AM · Board Chambers

Approved minutes (PDF)

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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 February 2, 2016 Minutes passed on consent
UnApproved_BOSminutes02.02.2016.pdf
7.2Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Merritt D. Schreiber, PhD for Implementation of the PsySTART Rapid Triage Incident Management System and for Consultation Services on Disaster Mental Health Response and Recovery for Lake County for Fiscal Year 2015-16 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement Action Item passed on consent
7.3Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Grant Project - Lake County Project to Improve Criminal Justice Response, which authorizes the County Administrative Officer to Sign the Certification of Eligibility, Letter of Nonsupplanting, and Confidentiality Notice Form and the District Attorney to apply for and accept the grant, if awarded, on behalf of the County of Lake. Resolution passed on consent
7.4Adopt Resolution Delegating the County Public Works Director Authority to Negotiate for the Purchase of APN 050-471-080 as Part of the Bridge Replacement on Foard Road. Resolution passed on consent
7.5Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Program Enhancement Fee for the Care of Adult Protective Services (APS) Client/Probate Conservatee, “CF”, at Ward Residential Care Home, in the amount of $2346.00 and authorize the Social Services Director to sign. Agreement passed on consent approved — Pass
Carried 4-0 (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Comstock: absent Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda Items 7.1 through 7.5. The motion carried by the following vote:

8. Timed Items

8.19:05 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: The following people spoke: Dewey Jones, Kevin Waycik and Larry Anderson
8.29:30 AM - (Carried over from February 16, 2016) Presentation by Sonoma Media Investment; and Consideration of Contract between the County of Lake and Sonoma Media Investment, Inc. for Print and Online Publications, for Lake County Destination Marketing, a Contract Maximum of $60,775, and Authorization for the County Administrative Officer to Sign. Agreement approved — Pass
Carried 4-0 — moved by Farrington (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Comstock: absent Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Farrington, and by vote of the Board, approved the contract between the County of Lake and Sonoma Media Investment, Inc. for print and online publications, for Lake County Destination Marketing, a contract maximum of $60,775, and authorized for the County Administrative Officer to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Deputy County Administrative Officer Jill Ruzicka presented the item to the Board and introduced Sonoma Media Investments staff Chief Revenue Officer Karen Arnink-Pate, Advertising Sales Manager Joanne Herrfeldt and Marketing Consultant Rebecca Pate who gave a presentation to the Board. County Administrative Officer Matt Perry noted that the purchase of advertising space is exempt from the County's purchasing ordinance therefore it is not necessary for staff to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP). Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: John Jensen, Anne Praine, Tony Barthel, Greg Scott, Nancy Ruzicka, Joan Moss and Melissa Fulton.
8.310:00 AM - Consideration of and Presentation by Tuleyome Regarding the Support for Purchase of the Silver Spur Ranch. Action Item
Clerk’s notes: At the request of Supervisor Comstock, who was absent today, this item was carried over to March 1st at 10:00 A.M.
8.410:05 AM - Consideration of and Presentation by Tuleyome Regarding the Establishment of a Northern Coast Range Inner Coastal Conservancy. Action Item
Clerk’s notes: At the request of Supervisor Comstock, who was absent today, this item was carried over to March 1st at 10:05 A.M.

9. Non-Timed Items

9.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
9.2Consideration of First Amendment to the Agreement Between the County of Lake and Crowd USA., for Display On-line Advertising Campaign Creation, Monthly Management, Optimization and Reporting for Lake County Destination Marketing, Amount not to Exceed $15,300 and authorize the Chair to Sign. Agreement approved — Pass
Carried 4-0 — moved by Smith (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Comstock: absent Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, approved First Amendment to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Crowd USA., for display on-line advertising campaign creation, monthly management, optimization and reporting for Lake County destination marketing, amount not to exceed $15,300 and authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
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 wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
9.3Consideration to Rescind Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with California Department of Resources and Recycling Concerning Debris Removal for Rocky and Jerusalem Fires Action Item approved — Pass
Carried 4-0 — moved by Smith (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Comstock: absent Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, rescinded approval of the MOU and directed Health Services Director Jim Brown to advise Cal Recycle of this action and engage in further negotiations with CalRecycle to attempt to reach mutually acceptable terms for MOU(s) for the Rocky, Jerusalem and Valley Fires. The motion carried by the following vote:
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.
9.4Consideration to Amend or Rescind "Applicant Interview Travel Reimbursement Policy" Action Item approved — Pass
Carried 4-0 — moved by Smith (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Comstock: absent Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, granted Social Services Director Carol Huchingson authority to apply Applicant Interview Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy to assist in attracting qualified candidates for certain classifications at the Department of Social Services. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Social Services Director Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board. Deputy Director Kathy Maes was also present and spoke. County Administrative Officer Matt Perry informed the Board that there was interest from several departments at the previous day's Department Head meeting to expand this policy to difficult to fill positions, such as mid manager or upper supervisorial positions. There was consensus at that meeting to form a subcommittee which would work with Ms. Huchingson and bring amendments to this policy back to the Board at a later date. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
9.5Consideration of Group Insurance Committee Recommendation for Modifying the County's Section 125 Plan Action Item approved — Pass
Carried 4-0 — moved by Farrington (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Comstock: absent Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Farrington the Action Item was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Human Resources Analyst Jesse Puett presented the item to the Board. Human Resources Director Kathy Ferguson was also present and clarified this change would only be allowed for spouses and dependents, not County staff members. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
9.6Consideration of Request to Waive the Normal Sealed Bid Process as Allowed Under Ordinance #2406, Section 38.2, for the Purchase of Three Chevrolet Impalas for the District Attorney’s Office at a Cost Exceeding $25,000 and Authorize the District Attorney to Issue a Purchase Order to the State Contractor, Elk Grove Auto Group, for these Vehicles. Action Item approved — Pass
Carried 4-0 — moved by Farrington (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Comstock: absent Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Farrington and by vote of the Board, (a) Waived the normal bid process; and (b) Approved the purchase of three (3) Chevrolet Impalas, exceeding $25,000 and authorized the District Attorney to issue a purchase order to the Elk Grove Auto Group. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: This item was self explanatory and the Board did not request District Attorney, Don Anderson to be present. 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.
9.7Consideration of Request to Purchase Six (6) Ford Fusion Sedans from Elk Grove Ford, in the amount of $117,603.78 and authorize the Social Services Director to Sign the Purchase Order, and all Related Documents, for said purchase. Action Item approved — Pass
Carried 4-0 — moved by Farrington (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Comstock: absent Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Farrington, and by vote of the Board, authorized the purchase of six (6) Ford Fusion Sedans from Elk Grove Ford, in the amount of $117,603.78 and authorized the Social Services Director to sign the Purchase Order, and all related documents for said purchase. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Social Services Director Carol Huchingson 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.
9.8(Continued from February 16, 2016, February 2, 2016, January 19, 2016 and December 1, 2015) - Consideration of (a) Pole Attachment Agreement between the County of Lake and Pacific Bell Telephone Company; (b) Amendment to Tower and Ground Space License Agreement between U.S. Cellular Corporation, New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, and the County of Lake; and (c) Agreement with Streamline Engineering for Project Testing and Inspection Services in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Agreement approved — Pass
Carried 4-0 — moved by Smith (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Comstock: absent Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, approved the Agreement with Streamline Engineering for Project Testing and Inspection Services in an amount not to exceed $10,000, as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Chief Deputy County Administrative Officer Jeff Rein presented the Agreement with Streamline Engineering for Project Testing and Inspection Services (c) to the Board. Mr. Rein furnished the Board with an amended Scope of Work. The Pole Attachment Agreement (a) and the Amendment to Ground Space License Agreement (b) will be carried over to the March 1st Board meeting. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this 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
10.2Conference with Legal Counsel: Decision whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(4): One potential case. Closed Session Item
10.3Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1): Lakeside Heights HOA, et al. v. County of Lake, et al. Closed Session Item
10.4Public Employee Appointment pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1): Appointment of Interim Social Services Director. Closed Session Item
10.5Public Employee Evaluations Title: Registrar of Voters Closed Session Item
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 12:35 p.m. having taken no action.

11. Adjournment