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Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, April 19, 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 March 22, 2016 Minutes passed on consent
UnApproved_BOSminutes.03.22.2016.pdf
7.2Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Proclamation passed on consent
7.3Adopt Proclamation Designating the Week of April 10-16, 2016 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week Proclamation passed on consent
7.4Authorize the County Administrative Officer to send a letter to the California Department of Parks and Recreation in order to Cancel an Off-Highway Vehicle Education Grant Letter passed on consent
7.5Adopt Resolution to Appropriate Unanticipated Revenue in Budget Unit 2115 - Domestic Violence Programs Resolution passed on consent
7.6Approve Budget Transfer for Budget Unit 1905 – Information Technology from Acct. 719.01-11 Salaries and Wages to Acct. 719.62-72 Fixed Asset- Equipment/Autos in the amount of $1,700 for the purchase of 2008 Ford Escape SUV from Central Garage and authorize the Chair to sign. Action Item passed on consent
7.7Approve Agreement Between the County of Lake and Califa for the Provision, Installation And Maintenance of Advanced Network (Data) Services, for the period from July 1, 2016 until June 30, 2017 for an amount not to exceed $70,000 annually; and authorize the Chair to Sign. Agreement pulled on consent Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Comstock (recovered from the archived minutes by OCR)
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
7.8Approve out-of-state travel to Tacoma, Washington April 24-28, 2016 for Public Works Director Scott DeLeon to attend the National Association of County Engineering (NACE) Annual Meeting/Management and Technical Conference. Action Item passed on consent
7.9Approve Contract between the County of Lake and Lake Family Resource Center for “Be Fresh” Project, in the amount of $144,093 and authorize the Chair to sign. Action Item passed on consent approved
Carried 5-0 (recovered from the archived minutes by OCR)
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor SMith, and by vote of the Board, approved Agenda Consent Items 7.1 through 7.9, with the exception of 7.7, which was pulled for further discussion on the request of Supervisor Brown. The motion carried by the following vote:

8. Timed Items

8.19:05 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: There was no public input.
8.29:10 A.M. - Presentation of (a) Proclamation Designating the Month of April, 2016 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month; (b) Proclamation Designating the Week of April 10-16, 2016 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week Proclamation
8.39:15 A.M. - Consideration of Continuing the Proclamation of a Local Health Emergency by the Lake County Health Officer. Proclamation
8.49:30 A.M. - (Continued from February 19, 2016) Consideration of Sheriff's Department Request to Reduce Open Office Hours. Action Item Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Comstock (recovered from the archived minutes by OCR)
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Comstock (recovered from the archived minutes by OCR)
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
8.59:45 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of Resolution Approving Resolutions and Capital Fire Facility and Equipment Plans Submitted by Lake County Fire Agencies and Updating the Lake County Capital Fire Facility and Equipment Plan Public Hearing
8.610:15 A.M. HEARING - Appeal of Violation Order for Nuisance Animal (“Purdy”) located at 9840 Rocky Creek Road, Lower Lake, CA (Michelle Thomas) Action Item approved — Pass
no itemized roll call in the official record
On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, approved to deny the appeal of Violation Order for Nuisance Animal (Purdy), located at 9840 Rocky Creek Road, Lower Lake, Ca. (Michelle Thomas). The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: The following parties related to this case were sworn in: Animal Care and Control Director Bill Davidson, Animal Care and Control Officer Nehemiah White, Dog Owner Michelle Thomas and Witness Ralph McComb. Animal Care and Control Officer White presented the item to the Board. Animal Care and Control Director Bill Davidson spoke. Dog Owner Michelle Thomas and Witness Ralph McComb 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.
8.710:30 A.M. - (Continued from April 5, 2016) - Discussion/Consideration of Adoption of Resolution Approving the Lake County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Submittal to the U.S. Department of Commerce- Economic Development Administration. Resolution Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Comstock (recovered from the archived minutes by OCR)
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
8.810:45 A.M. - Staff Report Regarding Hobergs Resort Debris Cleanup Report
Clerk’s notes: Chair Brown gave the staff report regarding the Hoberg's Resort clean up. Mr. Brown met with contractors regarding the soil testing. Ray Ruminski gave a report on the debris removal by Tetra Tech and sample testing of soil. Most of the trees are now gone from the property. 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. Non-Timed Items

9.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
9.2Recovery Update from Staff, Assisting Agencies and/or Community Groups, Consequent to 2015 Wildland Fires Report
9.3Consideration of Continuing the Proclamation of Emergency Declaration for Wildfire Conditions Proclamation
9.4(Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors) - Consideration to Re-Appoint James Harvey, Public Member to the Lake County Air Quality Management District Hearing Board for a three year term. Appointment Motion carried
Carried 5-0 (recovered from the archived minutes by OCR)
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
9.5(a) Consideration of staff recommendation to allow up to two (2) permanent employees to work three (3) 12 hour shifts per week plus one (1) four hour shift for the Crisis Team; and (b) Direct Human Resources to initiate Meet and Confer with the Employee Union in regards to this hour change. Action Item Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Steele (recovered from the archived minutes by OCR)
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
9.6Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the Registrar of Voters to Sign the Software License Agreement and Statement of Work Terms with Democracy Live, Inc. Resolution Adopted — Pass
no itemized roll call in the official record
Supervisor Comstock offered the Resolution and it was passed by role call vote:
Clerk’s notes: This item was self explanatory and the Board did not request staff to be 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.

10. Closed Session

10.1Conference with Labor Negotiator: (a) County Negotiators: A. Grant, S. Harry, C. Huchingson, 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): Bond v. Lake County, et al. Closed Session Item
10.3Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1) – Sevilla v. County of Lake, et al. Closed Session Item
10.4(Carried over from April 5, March 22 and March 15, 2016) - Employee Disciplinary Appeal (EDA-16-01), Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54957 Closed Session Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, approved the finding and final decision in this matter to grant in part and to deny in part. Ayes- Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Steele, Farrington and Brown
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened at 12:22 p.m. having taken the following action:
10.5Public Employee Evaluations Title: Interim Behavioral Health Director Closed Session Item
10.6Public Employee Appointment pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1): Appointment of Behavioral Health Director. Closed Session Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, re-appointed Kevin Thompson as Interim Behavioral Health Director by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors:5 Comstock, Smith, Steele, Farrington and Brown
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened at 10:15 a.m. having taken the following action:
10.7Public Employee Appointment pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1): Interviews and Appointment of Public Services Director. Closed Session Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, appointed Lars Ewing as Public Services Director by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors:5 Comstock, Smith, Steele, Farrington and Brown
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened at 12:22 p.m. having taken the following action:

11. Adjournment