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Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, May 3, 2016

9:00 AM · Board Chambers

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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

7.1Adopt Proclamation designating the week of May 1-7, 2016 as Correctional Officers Week, in Lake County, CA. Proclamation passed on consent
7.2Adopt Proclamation designating the month of May 2016 as Mental Health Awareness Month, in Lake County, CA. Proclamation passed on consent
7.3Adopt Proclamation designating the week of May 1-7, 2016 as National Travel and Tourism Week, in Lake County, CA. Proclamation passed on consent
7.4Adopt Proclamation designating the month of May 2016 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, in Lake County, CA. Proclamation passed on consent
7.5Adopt Proclamation Recognizing and Honoring Wanda Gray, Manager of Paratransit Services, Lake Transit Authority. Proclamation passed on consent
7.6Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Legal Representation between County of Lake and Ellison, Schneider & Harris L.L.P., an increase of $582 for a new contract maximum of $10,582, and authorize the Chair to sign. Agreement passed on consent
7.7Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Rebekah Children's Services for Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2015-16, a decrease of $10,000 for a new contract maximum of $15,000, and authorize the Chair to sign. Action Item passed on consent
7.8Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement between Crestwood Behavioral Health and the County of Lake for Adult Residential Support and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2015-16, an increase of $125,000 for a new contract maximum of $550,000, and authorize the Chair to sign. Action Item passed on consent
7.9Approve Amendment One to the Consultant Agreement between the County of Lake and SCS Engineers for Design Engineering Services for Eastlake Landfill Expansion, an increase of $12,510 for a new contract maximum of $141,120, and authorize the Chair to sign. Action Item passed on consent
7.10Adopt Resolution Changing Mileage in County Maintained Road System to 615.58 miles for 2015. Resolution passed on consent
7.11(a) Waive the Competitive Bidding Process as allowed under Ordinance #2406, Section 38.2 and (b) Approve the Contract with High Country Security for Three Years at an Annual Cost of $7,976 and authorize Chair to sign. Action Item passed on consent
7.12Adopt Resolution Declaring Intent to Sell Surplus Real Property – APN 031-173-68-00 (6825 Floyd Way, Nice, CA) owned by the County of Lake, for a minimum sales price of $30,000. Action Item passed on consent
7.13(Sitting as the Lake County Watershed Protection District, Board of Directors) Approve Grant Agreement between Lake County Watershed Protection District and Solano County Water Agency for Quagga Mussel Boat Display for costs up to $24,500 and authorize the Director of Water Resources to sign the Agreement. Agreement passed on consent approved — Pass
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On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda items 7.1 through 7.13. The motion carried by the following vote:

8. Timed Items

8.19:05 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: Jeffrey Ott and Joan Moss spoke.
8.29:10 A.M. - (a) Presentation of Proclamation designating the week of May 1-7, 2016 as Correctional Officers Week, in Lake County, CA.; (b) Presentation of Proclamation designating the month of May 2016 as Mental Health Awareness Month, in Lake County, Ca.; (c) Presentation of Proclamation designating the week of May 1-7, 2016 as National Travel and Tourism Week, in Lake County, CA.; (d) Presentation of Proclamation designating the month of May 2016 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, in Lake County, CA; and (e) Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing and Honoring Wanda Gray, Manager of Paratransit Services, Lake Transit Authority. Proclamation
Clerk’s notes: (a) Supervisor Brown read the proclamation into record and presented it to the staff of the Sheriff's Department. Sheriff Brian Martin and staff were in attendance for the ceremony. (b) Supervisor Comstock read the proclamation into record and presented it to the staff of Behavioral Health. Interim Behavioral Health Director Kevin Thompson and staff were in attendance for the ceremony. Kevin Thompson spoke. (c) Supervisor Steele read the proclamation into record and presented it to members of the Lake County Ambassador Program. Tony Barthel accepted the proclamation and spoke. Deputy County Administrative Officer Jill Ruzika and many Certified Tourism Ambassadors were in attendance for the ceremony. (d) Supervisor Farrington read the proclamation into record and presented it to the staff of Motherwise. Director of Motherwise Jaclyn Ley and many staff were in attendance for the ceremony. Jaclyn Ley spoke. (e) The presentation of the proclamation recognizing and honoring Wanda Gray, Manager of Paratransit Services, Lake Transit Authority was carried over to the May 10, 2016 meeting.
8.39:15 A.M. - Consideration of Continuing the Proclamation of a Local Health Emergency by the Lake County Health Officer. Proclamation approved — Pass
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On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, approved the continuation of the Proclamation of a Local Health Emergency by the Lake County Health Officer. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Lake County Health Officer Dr. Karen Tait presented the item to the Board, recommending the continuation of the local health emergency. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8.49:30 A.M. - HEARING - Nuisance Abatement Assessment confirmation and proposed recordation of Notice of Lien in the amount of $4,481.34, for 3495 Spring Valley Road, Clearlake Oaks, CA (APN 062-111-02 - Armando Alvarez) Action Item approved — Pass
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On motion of Supervisor Steele, and by vote of the Board, approved the Nuisance Abatement Assessment confirmation and proposed recordation of Notice of Lien in the amount of $4,481.34, for 3495 Spring Valley Road, Clearlake Oaks, CA (APN 062-111-02 - Armando Alvarez). The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Code Enforcement Officer Michael Penhall presented the item to the Board. No one representing the property was in attendance. Mr. Penhall gave a presentation of 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.
8.59:35 A.M. - HEARING - Nuisance Abatement Assessment confirmation and proposed recordation of Notice of Lien in the amount of $1,103.98, for 6385 Eleventh Ave, CA (APN 034-171-10 - Anand and Subhashni Vinod) Action Item not acted on
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No action was taken.
Clerk’s notes: Code Enforcement Officer Michael Penhall presented the item to the Board. The Department is no longer requesting a lien on this property as the case was settled.
8.69:40 A.M. - HEARING - Nuisance Abatement Assessment confirmation and proposed recordation of Notice of Lien in the amount of $1,745.14, for 5060 Gaddy Lane, CA (APN024-153-08 - Lajuana Jeanne Wilde) Action Item approved — Pass
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On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, approved the Nuisance Abatement Assessment confirmation and proposed recordation of Notice of Lien in the amount of $1,745.14, for 5060 Gaddy Lane, CA (APN024-153-08 - Lajuana Jeanne Wilde). The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Code Enforcement Officer Michael Penhall presented the item to the Board. No one representing the property was in attendance. Mr. Penhall gave a presentation of the property. Chair Brown turned the gavel over to Supervisor Farrington and was not present for the vote. Supervisor Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8.79:45 A.M. - (Continued from April 26, 2016) Consideration of Letter of Opposition to AB 2395, which provides a framework for telecommunication providers to relinquish landline phone service; and authorize Chair to sign. Action Item
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This item was carried over to the May 10, 2016 meeting.
Clerk’s notes: Chair Brown asked that this item be carried over to the next Board of Supervisors meeting on May 10, 2016.

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
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board. Tonight (May 3, 2016) is the last Fire Recovery Task Force meeting until further notice. A recovery resource sheet will be handed out to all attendees at the end of the task force meeting this evening. Environmental Health Director Ray Ruminski reported that Cal Recycle is remobilizing the 3rd week of May. There have been 25 additional properties abated at this time. Air Quality Director Doug Gearhart reported that the burn ban is in effect as of May 1, and is working on an exemption process for former residents in the burn area to help with the tree debris through the month of May. There will be a chipper program through the Resource Conservation Program for debris removal as well. Public Works Assistant Director Lars Ewing reported that there have been a total of 7500 trees removed on both private and public property in the burn area. The County has received 360 rights of entry forms, 70 refusals and 150 no responses. The County will pass the cost of tree removal on to the property owners through an abatement program. All efforts will be made to mitigate trees that are a hazard to the right of way. The current Ash Brit contract terminates May 19, 2016 and May 5, 2016 will be the last day for tree removal. The County would like to set a date for property owners who have not yet responded for future tree removal. The current monitoring contract with Tetra Tech is for debris removal quantities and assessing trees; operations will scale back according to needs. Cal Fire Division Chief Greg Bertelli reported on the staffing levels in the Lake County area for the upcoming season. Cal Fire is working closely to with area homeowners to bring awareness of fire safety and prevention. Mr. Bertelli will be available to assist the County with any strategic fire burning for prevention measures. This will be the last standing agenda item on the Fire Recovery; departments can bring agenda items to the County as needed on this subject. Chair Brown turned his gavel over to Supervisor Farrington and was not present for this item. Supervisor Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
9.3Reconsideration of Direction Given by Consensus to Staff regarding Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Request for Proposals Action Item not acted on
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No action taken at this time.
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board. Ms. Huchingson stated that the County is not prepared to manage this magnitude of a project financially or with staffing. Fire Recovery efforts are the priority of staff at this time. The recommendation is to reconsider the direction given to staff for consensus to move forward on this program. The proposals received are good through September 30, 2016, which is close to the end of the budget cycle. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Denise Rushing and Joan Moss. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
9.4Discussion/Consideration of the future practices of Behavioral Health for contracting AODS Services or providing services directly. Action Item
Clerk’s notes: Interim Behavioral Health Director Kevin Thompson presented the item to the Board. A PowerPoint presentation was given regarding the future Medi-Cal process for services/practices. Fiscal Manager Manuel Orozco and Program Manager Robyn Rosin were also present and spoke. Chair Brown asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Ryan Runion, Camille Schrader, Lori Carter-Runion, Dr. Kimberly Fordham, Ora Palma, Dr. Bob Gardner and Victoria Schrader. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
9.5Consideration of request to defer enforcement of Lake County Zoning Ordinance 59.9 - Major destruction of a non-conforming building or structure or use for Valley Fire reconstruction projects under specified conditions. Action Item not acted on
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Item carried over to the May 17, 2016 meeting.
Clerk’s notes: Interim Community Development Director Scott DeLeon presented the item to the Board. Principal Planner Audrey Knight was also in attendance. A PowerPoint presentation was given regarding the non-conforming rebuild issue in the burn area. At this time a major permit is required to rebuild. The options are to waive the process for these structures and allow the communities to rebuild in the same configuration as before the fire or impose the current standards which would make these areas unbuildable. This would apply to homes destroyed by the Wildfires that do not meet the setbacks, septic tank issues or size of the parcel. Dwellings smaller than the minimum 720 s.f. are also included. Greg Bertelli from Cal Fire also discussed regulations for building from his department. Chair Brown turned the gavel over to Supervisor Farrington and was not present for this item. Supervisor Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
9.6(Second Reading) Consideration of Proposed Ordinance Amending Certain Provisions of Ordinance No. 2776 Establishing the First Five Lake Commission and Trust Fund Pursuant to Proposition 10, the California Children and Families First Act of 1998. Action Item Adopted
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On motion of Supervisor Comstock and by vote of the Board (3 ayes, Supervisor Smith and Brown Absent), waived the reading of the ordinance, to be read in title only (Clerk did so). On motion of Supervisor Comstock and by vote of the Board (3 ayes, Supervisor Smith and Brown Absent) advanced the ordinance one week to May 10, 2016.
Clerk’s notes: This is a First Reading of the Ordinance, as the title was revised to reflect the current name of the organization "First Five Lake". Chair Brown turned the gavel over to Supervisor Farrington and was not present for the vote.

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) – Sevilla v. County of Lake, et al. Closed Session Item
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On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, approved the settlement in the amount of $12,500.
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 3:31 p.m. having taken the following action:
10.3(Continued from April 26, 2016) Employee Disciplinary Appeal (EDA-16-02), Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54957 Closed Session Item
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On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, approved the findings and final decsion in EDA 2016-02. On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, denied the disciplinary appeal, EDA 2016-02.
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 3:31 p.m. having taken the following action:
10.4Public Employment pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54957 – Interviews Title: Community Development Director Closed Session Item

11. Adjournment