Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, August 13, 2019
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1. Call to Order
2. Moment of Silence
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Consideration of Extra Items Not Appearing on the Posted Agenda
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
5.1Approve Long Distance Travel from October 28-31, 2019 for County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson to attend meetings in Washington, D.C. with federal representatives to advocate for additional disaster recovery funds for Lake County.
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Rebuild Northbay is facilitating a number of meetings with federal representatives in Washington D.C., for the dates referenced above, to be attended by Board of Supervisor's members and CAO's from the jurisdictions in our region most severely impacted by wildfire in recent years, including the counties of Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma, Napa and the Cities of Santa Rosa and Paradise.
Attendees are responsible for airfare and hotel and Rebuild Northbay is coordinating local transportation and some meals. Chair Scott plans to attend at her own expense.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _x_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Amount Budgeted: $2000.00
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative):
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable):
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve long distance travel from October 28-31, 2019 for County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson to attend meetings in Washington, D.C. with federal representatives to advocate for additional disaster recovery funds for Lake County.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Tina Scott, Chair, Board of Supervisors
FROM: Carol J. Huchingson, County Administrative Officer
DATE: August 13, 2019
SUBJECT: Approve Long Distance Travel from October 28-31, 2019 for County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson to attend meetings in Washington, D.C. with Federal Representatives to advocate for additional disaster recovery funds for Lake County
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Rebuild Northbay is facilitating a number of meetings with federal representatives in Washington D.C., for the dates referenced above, to be attended by Board of Supervisor's members and CAO's from the jurisdictions in our region most severely impacted by wildfire in recent years, including the counties of Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma, Napa and the Cities of Santa Rosa and Paradise.
Attendees are responsible for airfare and hotel and Rebuild Northbay is coordinating local transportation and some meals. Chair Scott plans to attend at her own expense.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _x_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost: $2000.00
Amount Budgeted: $2000.00
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative):
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable):
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve long distance travel from October 28-31, 2019 for County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson to attend meetings in Washington, D.C. with federal representatives to advocate for additional disaster recovery funds for Lake County.
5.2Approve Leave of Absence request for Behavioral Health Business Software Analyst Gary Leininger from October 31, 2019 to December 31, 2019 and authorize the Chair to sign.
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Gary Leininger, Business Software Analyst with Behavioral Health, has requested a leave of absence that extends beyond Family Medical Leave, Department Leave, and County Administrative Officer approved leave. At this time, the Behavioral Health Department is requesting the Board of Supervisors approve additional leave from October 31, 2019 to December 31, 2019. The Behavioral Health Department requests that the Board authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to sign the request.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): None
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): None
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Leave of Absence request for Behavioral Health Business Software Analyst Gary Leininger from October 31, 2019 to December 31, 2019 and authorize the Chair to sign.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Carol J. Huchingson, County Administrative Officer
DATE: August 13, 2019
SUBJECT: Approve Leave of Absence request for Behavioral Health Business Software Analyst Gary Leininger from October 31, 2019 to December 31, 2019 and authorize the Chair to sign
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Gary Leininger, Business Software Analyst with Behavioral Health, has requested a leave of absence that extends beyond Family Medical Leave, Department Leave, and County Administrative Officer approved leave. At this time, the Behavioral Health Department is requesting the Board of Supervisors approve additional leave from October 31, 2019 to December 31, 2019. The Behavioral Health Department requests that the Board authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to sign the request.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost:
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): None
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): None
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Leave of Absence request for Behavioral Health Business Software Analyst Gary Leininger from October 31, 2019 to December 31, 2019 and authorize the Chair to sign.
5.3(a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Section Code 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Manzanita House for Adult Residential Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for a contract maximum of $153,300 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Attached, for your approval, is the Agreement between the County of Lake and Manzanita House for Adult Residential Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2019-20.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: Located in Nice, Ca. Manzanita House is one of two Board and Care Facilities located within Lake County that serve adults. As they are in County, clients placed at Manzanita House are actively engaged in Lake County Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS) services and can participate in their Recovery Program leading to positive outcomes and a successful return to the community. Manzanita House has proven to be a cost-efficient alternative for care for clients who are ready to be transitioned from Institutes for Mental Disease (IMDs) or have been brought back to the county from out of county placements. The daily patch rate for placement at this facility is $70 per day per resident.
As LCBHS currently has clients placed at this facility and as it is our goal to keep our clients placed at the lowest level of care possible, it would require extensive work to find new placement for these clients. In addition, changes in placement could cause exacerbation of the client's symptoms, which could potentially result in moving the client to a higher, more expensive level of care. Therefore, LCBHS is requesting to waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Contract Amount: $153,300
Amount Budgeted: $825,000
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): The total amount budgeted for Adult Residential Placements for Fiscal Year 2019-20 is $825,000 of which LCBHS is requesting approval of the Agreement with Manzanita House for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for a contract maximum of $153,300.
This contract is funded through Realignment and Mental Health Services Act funds.
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): N/A
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Section Code 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Manzanita House for Adult Residential Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for a contract maximum of $153,300 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
Original memo text
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MEMORANDUM
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Todd Metcalf, B.S.
Behavioral Health Services Administrator
DATE: August 13, 2019
SUBJECT: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Section Code 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Manzanita House for Adult Residential Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for a contract maximum of $153,300 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Attached, for your approval, is the Agreement between the County of Lake and Manzanita House for Adult Residential Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2019-20.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: Located in Nice, Ca. Manzanita House is one of two Board and Care Facilities located within Lake County that serve adults. As they are in County, clients placed at Manzanita House are actively engaged in Lake County Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS) services and can participate in their Recovery Program leading to positive outcomes and a successful return to the community. Manzanita House has proven to be a cost-efficient alternative for care for clients who are ready to be transitioned from Institutes for Mental Disease (IMDs) or have been brought back to the county from out of county placements. The daily patch rate for placement at this facility is $70 per day per resident.
As LCBHS currently has clients placed at this facility and as it is our goal to keep our clients placed at the lowest level of care possible, it would require extensive work to find new placement for these clients. In addition, changes in placement could cause exacerbation of the client's symptoms, which could potentially result in moving the client to a higher, more expensive level of care. Therefore, LCBHS is requesting to waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Contract Amount: $153,300
Amount Budgeted: $825,000
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): The total amount budgeted for Adult Residential Placements for Fiscal Year 2019-20 is $825,000 of which LCBHS is requesting approval of the Agreement with Manzanita House for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for a contract maximum of $153,300.
This contract is funded through Realignment and Mental Health Services Act funds.
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): N/A
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Section Code 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Manzanita House for Adult Residential Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for a contract maximum of $153,300 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
5.4(a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Clover Valley Guest Home for Adult Residential Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for a contract maximum of $116,800 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: Clover Valley Guest Home is a Board and Care Facility specific to the needs of older adult clients requiring placement. Clients placed at Clover Valley Guest Home are actively engaged in Lake County Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS) services and can participate in their Recovery Program leading to positive outcomes and a successful return to the community. Clover Valley Guest Home has proven to be a cost-efficient alternative for care for clients ready to be transitioned from institutes for Mental Disease (IMDs). The daily patch rate for placement at this facility is between $85 and $100 per day per resident. The higher patch rate will be charged for residents with additional services.
As LCBHS currently has clients placed at this facility and it is our goal to keep our clients placed at the lowest level of care possible, it would require extensive work to find a new placement for these clients. In addition, changes in placement could cause the exacerbation of the client's symptoms, which could potentially result in moving the client to a higher, more expensive level of care. Therefore, LCBHS is requesting to waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Contract Amount: $ 116,800
Amount Budgeted: $ 825,000
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): The total amount budgeted for Adult Residential Facilities for Fiscal Year 2019-20 is $825,000 of which LCBHS is requesting approval of the Agreement with Clover Valley Guest Home for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for a contract maximum of $116,800.
This contract is funded through Realignment and Mental Health Services Act funds.
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): N/A
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Clover Valley Guest Home for Adult Residential Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for a contract maximum of $116,800 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
Original memo text
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MEMORANDUM
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Todd Metcalf, B.S.
Behavioral Health Services Administrator
DATE: August 13, 2019
SUBJECT: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Clover Valley Guest Home for Adult Residential Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for a contract maximum of $116,800 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Attached, for your approval, is the Agreement between the County of Lake and Clover Valley Guest Home for Adult Residential Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2019-20.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: Clover Valley Guest Home is a Board and Care Facility specific to the needs of older adult clients requiring placement. Clients placed at Clover Valley Guest Home are actively engaged in Lake County Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS) services and can participate in their Recovery Program leading to positive outcomes and a successful return to the community. Clover Valley Guest Home has proven to be a cost-efficient alternative for care for clients ready to be transitioned from institutes for Mental Disease (IMDs). The daily patch rate for placement at this facility is between $85 and $100 per day per resident. The higher patch rate will be charged for residents with additional services.
As LCBHS currently has clients placed at this facility and it is our goal to keep our clients placed at the lowest level of care possible, it would require extensive work to find a new placement for these clients. In addition, changes in placement could cause the exacerbation of the client's symptoms, which could potentially result in moving the client to a higher, more expensive level of care. Therefore, LCBHS is requesting to waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Contract Amount: $ 116,800
Amount Budgeted: $ 825,000
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): The total amount budgeted for Adult Residential Facilities for Fiscal Year 2019-20 is $825,000 of which LCBHS is requesting approval of the Agreement with Clover Valley Guest Home for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for a contract maximum of $116,800.
This contract is funded through Realignment and Mental Health Services Act funds.
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): N/A
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Clover Valley Guest Home for Adult Residential Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for a contract maximum of $116,800 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
5.5(a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for the Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Peer Support Program for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for a contract maximum of $40,000 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Attached, for your approval, is the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services Inc. (RCS) for Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Peer Support Program for Fiscal Year 2019-20. Under this Agreement, Lake County Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS) is obligated to pay a maximum contract amount of $40,000.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: The Transitional Age Youth Peer Support Program has been in operation for several years now. LCBHS and RCS, Inc. have continued to collaborate and work together to serve Transitional Age Youth in Lake County. The TAY Program is located at 154 S. Main Street, Lakeport, CA 95453.
LCBHS has had an ongoing relationship with RCS, Inc. in order to provide the type of services covered by this Agreement. Changing providers would mean Lake County Med-Cal beneficiaries would have to sever current therapeutic relationships which could lead to the exacerbation of the client's symptoms and behaviors, which may lead to a higher, more expensive level of care. Therefore, LCBHS is requesting to waive the formal bidding process pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of good and services.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Contract Amount: $ 40,000
Amount Budgeted: $ 344,851
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): The total amount budgeted for Mental Health Services Act Prevention and Early Intervention Programs for Fiscal Year 2019-20 is $344,851 of which LCBHS is requesting approval of the Agreement with Redwood Community Services, Inc. for a contract maximum of $40,000.
Funding for this contract continues to be funded with Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) - Prevention & Early Intervention (PEI) funds.
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): N/A
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for the Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Peer Support Program for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for a contract maximum of $40,000 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
Original memo text
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MEMORANDUM
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Todd Metcalf, B.S
Behavioral Health Services Administrator
DATE: August 13, 2019
SUBJECT: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for the Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Peer Support Program for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for a contract maximum of $40,000 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Attached, for your approval, is the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services Inc. (RCS) for Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Peer Support Program for Fiscal Year 2019-20. Under this Agreement, Lake County Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS) is obligated to pay a maximum contract amount of $40,000.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: The Transitional Age Youth Peer Support Program has been in operation for several years now. LCBHS and RCS, Inc. have continued to collaborate and work together to serve Transitional Age Youth in Lake County. The TAY Program is located at 154 S. Main Street, Lakeport, CA 95453.
LCBHS has had an ongoing relationship with RCS, Inc. in order to provide the type of services covered by this Agreement. Changing providers would mean Lake County Med-Cal beneficiaries would have to sever current therapeutic relationships which could lead to the exacerbation of the client's symptoms and behaviors, which may lead to a higher, more expensive level of care. Therefore, LCBHS is requesting to waive the formal bidding process pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of good and services.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Contract Amount: $ 40,000
Amount Budgeted: $ 344,851
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): The total amount budgeted for Mental Health Services Act Prevention and Early Intervention Programs for Fiscal Year 2019-20 is $344,851 of which LCBHS is requesting approval of the Agreement with Redwood Community Services, Inc. for a contract maximum of $40,000.
Funding for this contract continues to be funded with Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) - Prevention & Early Intervention (PEI) funds.
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): N/A
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for the Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Peer Support Program for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for a contract maximum of $40,000 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
5.6Approve Advance Step hiring of Ms. Patricia Messner in the position of Mental Health Specialist II, at Step 5, due to candidates extraordinary qualifications.
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This candidate possesses nearly 10 years' worth of transferable experience in the field of Behavioral Health Services including developing client recovery service plans, working with severely mentally challenged individuals, and providing crisis intervention counseling. Therefore, I am requesting approval to bring Ms. Patricia Messner in at the advanced step of $27.89 per hour. Human Resources concurs with this request.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Adequate funds exist in wages and benefits object codes for this request and is accounted for in the existing budget due to unfilled positions resulting in staff salary savings.
STAFFING IMPACT: None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve Advance Step hiring of Ms. Patricia Messner in the position of Mental Health Specialist II, at Step 5, due to candidates extraordinary qualifications.
Original memo text
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Todd Metcalf, B.S.
Behavioral Health Services Administrator
DATE: August 13, 2019
SUBJECT: Approve Advance Step hiring of Ms. Patricia Messner in the position of Mental Health Specialist II, at Step 5, due to candidates extraordinary qualifications
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This candidate possesses nearly 10 years' worth of transferable experience in the field of Behavioral Health Services including developing client recovery service plans, working with severely mentally challenged individuals, and providing crisis intervention counseling. Therefore, I am requesting approval to bring Ms. Patricia Messner in at the advanced step of $27.89 per hour. Human Resources concurs with this request.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Adequate funds exist in wages and benefits object codes for this request and is accounted for in the existing budget due to unfilled positions resulting in staff salary savings.
STAFFING IMPACT: None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve Advance Step hiring of Ms. Patricia Messner in the position of Mental Health Specialist II, at Step 5, due to candidates extraordinary qualifications.
5.7Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Atmospheric River Event 2019.
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): Unknown
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): Unknown
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Atmospheric River Event 2019.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Tina Scott, Chair, Board of Supervisors
FROM: Brian L. Martin, Sheriff/Coroner/OES Director
DATE: August 13, 2019
SUBJECT: Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Atmospheric River Event 2019
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
An Atmospheric River Event has caused significant rain, flooding and damages to Lake County resulting in the declaration of a local emergency proclaimed by the Lake County Sheriff/Director of Emergency Services, Brian L. Martin, on February 27, 2019. The Board of Supervisors must confirm the existence of a local emergency within seven (7) days of that date.
The existence of the emergency has arisen since the posting of the current agenda and the emergency conditions necessitate this matter be taken up as soon as possible.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost:
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): Unknown
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): Unknown
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Atmospheric River Event 2019.
5.8Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Mendocino Complex Fire Incident (River and Ranch Fires).
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Wildland fires known as the River Fire and the Ranch Fire erupted in Mendocino County on July 27, 2018, with considerable forward movement into Lake County causing extreme peril and leading to the evacuation of thousands of Lake County residents. As a result of the occurrence of the River and Ranch Fires, a local emergency was proclaimed by the Lake County Sheriff/Director of Emergency Services Brian Martin on July 28, 2018.
The declaration needs to be re-considered and confirmed by your Board once every 30 days to stay in effect.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): None
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): None
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Mendocino Complex Fire Incident (River and Ranch Fires)
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MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Brian Martin, Sheriff/Director of Emergency Services
DATE: August 13, 2019
SUBJECT: Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Mendocino Complex Fire Incident (River and Ranch Fires)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Wildland fires known as the River Fire and the Ranch Fire erupted in Mendocino County on July 27, 2018, with considerable forward movement into Lake County causing extreme peril and leading to the evacuation of thousands of Lake County residents. As a result of the occurrence of the River and Ranch Fires, a local emergency was proclaimed by the Lake County Sheriff/Director of Emergency Services Brian Martin on July 28, 2018.
The declaration needs to be re-considered and confirmed by your Board once every 30 days to stay in effect.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost:
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): None
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): None
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Mendocino Complex Fire Incident (River and Ranch Fires)
5.9Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Pawnee Fire Incident.
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
A wildland fire known as the Pawnee Fire began in Lake County on June 23, 2018, originating in the Spring Valley area of Clearlake Oaks, CA, forcing area-wide evacuations, destroying multiple structures and burning 15,000+ acres.
As a result of the occurrence of the Pawnee Fire, a local emergency was proclaimed by the Lake County Sheriff/Director of Emergency Services Brian Martin on June 24, 2018. The Board of Supervisors must confirm the existence of a local emergency within seven (7) days of that date and every thirty (30) days thereafter.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): None
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): None
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Pawnee Fire Incident.
Original memo text
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Brian Martin, Sheriff-Coroner-Director of Emergency Services
DATE: August 13, 2019
SUBJECT: Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Pawnee Fire Incident.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
A wildland fire known as the Pawnee Fire began in Lake County on June 23, 2018, originating in the Spring Valley area of Clearlake Oaks, CA, forcing area-wide evacuations, destroying multiple structures and burning 15,000+ acres.
As a result of the occurrence of the Pawnee Fire, a local emergency was proclaimed by the Lake County Sheriff/Director of Emergency Services Brian Martin on June 24, 2018. The Board of Supervisors must confirm the existence of a local emergency within seven (7) days of that date and every thirty (30) days thereafter.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost:
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): None
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): None
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Pawnee Fire Incident.
5.10Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Sulphur Fire Incident.
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
A wildland fire known as the Sulphur Fire began in Lake County on October 9, 2017 at approximately 12:55 a.m., originating in the Clearlake Oaks area and progressing on to Clearlake and surrounding areas, destroying structures and burning 1800+acres. As a result of the occurrence of the Sulphur Fire, a local emergency was proclaimed by the Lake County Sheriff/Director of Emergency Services Brian Martin on October 9, 2017. The declaration needs to be re-considered and confirmed by your Board once every 30 days to stay in effect.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): N/A
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): N/A
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Sulphur Fire Incident.
Original memo text
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MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: BRIAN MARTIN, Sheriff-Coroner-Director of Emergency Services
DATE: August 13, 2019
SUBJECT: Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Sulphur Fire Incident.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
A wildland fire known as the Sulphur Fire began in Lake County on October 9, 2017 at approximately 12:55 a.m., originating in the Clearlake Oaks area and progressing on to Clearlake and surrounding areas, destroying structures and burning 1800+acres. As a result of the occurrence of the Sulphur Fire, a local emergency was proclaimed by the Lake County Sheriff/Director of Emergency Services Brian Martin on October 9, 2017. The declaration needs to be re-considered and confirmed by your Board once every 30 days to stay in effect.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost:
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): N/A
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): N/A
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Sulphur Fire Incident.
5.11Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Clayton Fire.
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
As your Board is aware, in the afternoon of August 13, 2016, the Clayton Fire began in the area of Clayton Creek Rd. This prompted the activation of the Lake OES Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Brian Martin, Lake County Sheriff, declared a Local Emergency August 14, 2016. On August 16, 2016, your Board ratified the declaration by Resolution no. 2016-825, confirming the existence of such emergency.
As the County seeks funding and performs recovery operations related to tree removal and other fire recovery projects for the Clayton Fire, it is advisable that we continue the declaration of an emergency to support the fire recovery process.
This declaration needs to be re-considered and confirmed by your Board once every 30 days to stay in effect.
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to Clayton Fire.
Original memo text
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Brian Martin, Sheriff/Coroner
DATE: August 13, 2019
SUBJECT: Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Clayton Fire.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
As your Board is aware, in the afternoon of August 13, 2016, the Clayton Fire began in the area of Clayton Creek Rd. This prompted the activation of the Lake OES Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Brian Martin, Lake County Sheriff, declared a Local Emergency August 14, 2016. On August 16, 2016, your Board ratified the declaration by Resolution no. 2016-825, confirming the existence of such emergency.
As the County seeks funding and performs recovery operations related to tree removal and other fire recovery projects for the Clayton Fire, it is advisable that we continue the declaration of an emergency to support the fire recovery process.
This declaration needs to be re-considered and confirmed by your Board once every 30 days to stay in effect.
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to Clayton Fire.
5.12Approve the Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the Atmospheric River Storm 2017.
Agreement
passed on consent
5.13Adopt Resolution of the Board of Supervisors Approving Amendment #A-1 to the Standard Agreement #16-5022 Between the County of Lake and California Department of Social Services for Resource Family Approval Program Services and Authorizing the Director of Social Services to Sign the Amendment
Resolution
passed on consent
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On January 1, 2017, Lake County Department of Social Services (LCDSS) entered into Standard Agreement #16-5022 with California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to provide family evaluations and legal consultations for the Resource Family Approval (RFA) Program. The original agreement was for $0.00, due to the cost of services and allocations being unknown. In November 2018, CDSS issued Amendment A-1 to the Standard Agreement to update the contract amount to $27,600 in order to reflect the actual cost of services provided by CDSS from January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019. The services provided by CDSS are essential to the functionality and success of the RFA Program. The Program helps to provide more placement opportunities for foster children and reduces the likelihood they are placed in a residential treatment facility. The family evaluations include interviews of applicants to assess their personal history, family dynamic, need for support or resources, and a risk assessment. CDSS provided eleven (11) family evaluations for LCDSS in fiscal year 2018-2019. Legal Consultations are also included in the RFA Standard Agreement, however they are provided to LCDSS for no cost.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None X_ Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Amount Budgeted: $27,600
Additional Requested: $0
Annual Cost (if planned for future years): $13,800
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative):
There is no county cost associated with this contract. Lake County received $26,000 for the Resource Family Approval Program Allocation in FY 2017-2018 and FY 2018-2019 for a total of $52,000 for the length of the agreement.
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): None
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution of the Board of Supervisors Approving Amendment #A-1 to the Standard Agreement #16-5022 Between the County of Lake and California Department of Social Services for Resource Family Approval Program Services and Authorizing the Director of Social Services to Sign the Amendment.
Original memo text
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Crystal Markytan, Social Services Director
DATE: August 13, 2019
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution of the Board of Supervisors Approving Amendment #A-1 to the Standard Agreement #16-5022 Between the County of Lake and California Department of Social Services for Resource Family Approval Program Services and Authorizing the Director of Social Services to Sign the Amendment
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On January 1, 2017, Lake County Department of Social Services (LCDSS) entered into Standard Agreement #16-5022 with California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to provide family evaluations and legal consultations for the Resource Family Approval (RFA) Program. The original agreement was for $0.00, due to the cost of services and allocations being unknown. In November 2018, CDSS issued Amendment A-1 to the Standard Agreement to update the contract amount to $27,600 in order to reflect the actual cost of services provided by CDSS from January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019. The services provided by CDSS are essential to the functionality and success of the RFA Program. The Program helps to provide more placement opportunities for foster children and reduces the likelihood they are placed in a residential treatment facility. The family evaluations include interviews of applicants to assess their personal history, family dynamic, need for support or resources, and a risk assessment. CDSS provided eleven (11) family evaluations for LCDSS in fiscal year 2018-2019. Legal Consultations are also included in the RFA Standard Agreement, however they are provided to LCDSS for no cost.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None X_ Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost: $27,600
Amount Budgeted: $27,600
Additional Requested: $0
Annual Cost (if planned for future years): $13,800
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative):
There is no county cost associated with this contract. Lake County received $26,000 for the Resource Family Approval Program Allocation in FY 2017-2018 and FY 2018-2019 for a total of $52,000 for the length of the agreement.
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): None
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution of the Board of Supervisors Approving Amendment #A-1 to the Standard Agreement #16-5022 Between the County of Lake and California Department of Social Services for Resource Family Approval Program Services and Authorizing the Director of Social Services to Sign the Amendment.
5.14Approve Agreement Between the County of Lake and CivicSpark in the Amount of $51,000 for Two Civic Spark Fellows to Develop and Implement an ARCGIS Based Asset Management Program and Authorize the Special Districts Administrator to Sign.
Action Item
passed on consent
approved — Pass
Carried 4-0 — moved by Simon (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: absent Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Brown: absent Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Special Districts applied for and was accepted as a partner organization with CivicSpark. We will receive two CivicSpark Fellows with ARCGIS experience and knowledge for 11 months. We plan to utilize them to develop and implement an ARCGIS based asset management program that will map, identify and assess infrastructure to help manage and plan capital improvement needs.
CivicSpark supports resiliency-focused research, planning, and implementation projects that benefit local public agencies in Ca. CivicSpark provides public agencies and other organizations with 11 months of quality capacity building support via highly motivated emerging leaders.
All CivicSpark Fellows are Americorps Members selected through a highly competitive national application process. Fellows have at minimum a college degree in a relevant filed, and typically have workplace and/or community service experience.
For the eleven months the two CivicSpark Fellows will be working for Special Districts, CivicSpark will pay their salary, insurance and workers comp. Special Districts will pay $51,000 for the two Fellows to work full time for 11 months.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost: $51,000
Amount Budgeted:$51,000
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative):
The $51,000 has been budgeted for this. Skilled ARCGIS employees are hard to recruit and costly to hire. To receive two fellows for 11 months at a total cost of $51,000 will save considerable amounts of money. The project itself will help better plan and budget for future improvements and projects which will also have a positive fiscal effect on the district.
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable):
NA
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve Agreement Between the County of Lake and CivicSpark in the Amount of $51,000 for Two Civic Spark Fellows to Develop and Implement an ARCGIS Based Asset Management Program and Authorize the Special Districts Administrator to Sign.
Original memo text
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jan Coppinger, Special Districts Administrator
DATE: August 13, 2019
SUBJECT: Authorize Special Districts Administrator to sign agreement with CivicSpark in the amount of $51,000 for two Civic Spark Fellows to develop and implement an ARCGIS based asset management program.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Special Districts applied for and was accepted as a partner organization with CivicSpark. We will receive two CivicSpark Fellows with ARCGIS experience and knowledge for 11 months. We plan to utilize them to develop and implement an ARCGIS based asset management program that will map, identify and assess infrastructure to help manage and plan capital improvement needs.
CivicSpark supports resiliency-focused research, planning, and implementation projects that benefit local public agencies in Ca. CivicSpark provides public agencies and other organizations with 11 months of quality capacity building support via highly motivated emerging leaders.
All CivicSpark Fellows are Americorps Members selected through a highly competitive national application process. Fellows have at minimum a college degree in a relevant filed, and typically have workplace and/or community service experience.
For the eleven months the two CivicSpark Fellows will be working for Special Districts, CivicSpark will pay their salary, insurance and workers comp. Special Districts will pay $51,000 for the two Fellows to work full time for 11 months.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost: $51,000
Amount Budgeted:$51,000
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative):
The $51,000 has been budgeted for this. Skilled ARCGIS employees are hard to recruit and costly to hire. To receive two fellows for 11 months at a total cost of $51,000 will save considerable amounts of money. The project itself will help better plan and budget for future improvements and projects which will also have a positive fiscal effect on the district.
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable):
NA
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve Agreement Between the County of Lake and CivicSpark in the Amount of $51,000 for Two Civic Spark Fellows to Develop and Implement an ARCGIS Based Asset Management Program and Authorize the Special Districts Administrator to Sign.
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda items 5.1 through 5.14. The motion carried by the following vote:
6. Timed Items
6.19:05 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: There was no public input.
6.2Approve Second Amendment to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Wellpath, formerly known as California Forensic Medical Services, Inc. (CFMG) in the Lake County Detention Facility in the amount of $444,268.84 and authorize the Chair to sign
Action Item
approved — Pass
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: absent Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Brown: absent Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Attached for your review is a Resolution Amending the original Declaration of a Local Health Emergency regarding the Mendocino Complex Fire.
The Resolution has been amended to reflect signature of our current Interim Health Officer Dr. Erin Gustafson.
In addition the term of reaffirmation of Declaration has been amended to renewal of Declaration every thirty days until the health emergency is terminated, and a typographical error referencing Pawnee Fire in the original Declaration has been changed to Mendocino Complex Fire.
Should you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact myself or Dr. Erin Gustafson Interim Health Officer at 263-1090.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
FISCAL IMPACT: _x_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): None
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable):None
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Continuation of a Local Health Emergency and Order Prohibiting the Endangerment of the Community through the Unsafe Removal, Transportation, and Disposal of Fire Debris for the Mendocino Complex Fire
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MEMORANDUM
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Denise Pomeroy, Health Services Director
DATE: August 13, 2019
SUBJECT: Consideration of Continuation of a Local Health Emergency and Order Prohibiting the Endangerment of the Community through the Unsafe Removal, Transportation, and Disposal of Fire Debris for the Mendocino Complex Fire
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Attached for your review is a Resolution Amending the original Declaration of a Local Health Emergency regarding the Mendocino Complex Fire.
The Resolution has been amended to reflect signature of our current Interim Health Officer Dr. Erin Gustafson.
In addition the term of reaffirmation of Declaration has been amended to renewal of Declaration every thirty days until the health emergency is terminated, and a typographical error referencing Pawnee Fire in the original Declaration has been changed to Mendocino Complex Fire.
Should you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact myself or Dr. Erin Gustafson Interim Health Officer at 263-1090.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
FISCAL IMPACT: _x_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost:
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): None
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable):None
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Continuation of a Local Health Emergency and Order Prohibiting the Endangerment of the Community through the Unsafe Removal, Transportation, and Disposal of Fire Debris for the Mendocino Complex Fire
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved the Continuation of a Local Health Emergency and Order Prohibiting the Endangerment of the Community through the Unsafe Removal, Transportation, and Disposal of Fire Debris for the Mendocino Complex Fire. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Dr. Erin Gustafson presented the item to the Board.
Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.39:15 A.M. - Consideration of Creating a Standing Committee to Support and Facilitate the Middle Creek Restoration Project.
Action Item
approved — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
During a presentation given to us by Peter Windrem, he spoke of the need for help to get this project moving. Supervisor Crandell and Supervisor Sabatier met with the Alliance and Water Resources Director (current and previous) to see how it is that we could help. Thus far, we've helped to submit a letter to the federal committee that approves budgets for the Army Corps of Engineers. Along with the aid of Congressman John Garamendi's office, we were able to submit a request for appropriations and our project was tagged as a high priority.
Reflecting on the actions taken, Supervisor Crandell and Supervisor Sabatier decided that there is a need for long term assistance and there is a need for supervisors current and future to be a part of the process to help move it along.
Therefore we offer the possibility of creating a new standing committee, Middle Creek Restoration Coalition, to ensure that current and future leaders of Lake County are keeping their eye on and involved in this project as it is an important project to see through to completion.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): None
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): No more than the impact of the meetings that already occur for this project
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the creation of the Middle Creek Restoration Coalition. Describe who will be on the committee (i.e. 2 Supervisors, Water Resources Director, 2 members of the Middle Creek Restoration Coalition). Appoint Supervisors for the committee.
Original memo text
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MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Tina Scott, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Bruno Sabatier, District 2 Supervisor
Eddie Crandell, District 3 Supervisor
DATE: August 13, 2019
SUBJECT: 9:15 A.M. - Consideration of creating a standing committee to support and facilitate the Middle Creek Restoration Project
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Middle Creek Restoration Project has taken a long time to get to where we are and there is still much more that needs to be done in order to complete the project. Currently the project is being led by our Water Resources Department Director as well as the Middle Creek Restoration Coalition, made up of volunteers who wish to see this project through.
During a presentation given to us by Peter Windrem, he spoke of the need for help to get this project moving. Supervisor Crandell and Supervisor Sabatier met with the Alliance and Water Resources Director (current and previous) to see how it is that we could help. Thus far, we've helped to submit a letter to the federal committee that approves budgets for the Army Corps of Engineers. Along with the aid of Congressman John Garamendi's office, we were able to submit a request for appropriations and our project was tagged as a high priority.
Reflecting on the actions taken, Supervisor Crandell and Supervisor Sabatier decided that there is a need for long term assistance and there is a need for supervisors current and future to be a part of the process to help move it along.
Therefore we offer the possibility of creating a new standing committee, Middle Creek Restoration Coalition, to ensure that current and future leaders of Lake County are keeping their eye on and involved in this project as it is an important project to see through to completion.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost:
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): None
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): No more than the impact of the meetings that already occur for this project
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the creation of the Middle Creek Restoration Coalition. Describe who will be on the committee (i.e. 2 Supervisors, Water Resources Director, 2 members of the Middle Creek Restoration Coalition). Appoint Supervisors for the committee.
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved the creation of a standing committee to support and facilitate the Middle Creek Restoration Project. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Supervisors Crandell and Sabatier presented the item to the Board.
Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Val Nixon and Terre Logsdon. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.49:30 A.M. - Continued from August 6, 2019 - (Sitting as Lake County Watershed Protection District, Board of Directors) Adopt Resolution to Form the Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA).
Resolution
recommended for approval
Staff memo
In 2014, the state of California adopted the Groundwater Sustainability Act (SGMA), which requires local agencies with medium or high priority basins to develop a Groundwater Sustainability plan or an Alternative Groundwater Sustainability Plan in an effort to ensure that groundwater basins reach sustainability within 20 years of implementing a groundwater basin sustainability plan. SGMA provides local agencies a framework for managing groundwater basins in a sustainable manner and recognizes groundwater is most effectively managed at the local level.
The Lake County Watershed Protection Districted (District) elected to prepare an Alternative Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Big Valley groundwater basin which was submitted to the State on December 30, 2016. Local agencies who submitted an Alternative plan are required to provide an Annual Report to the state to demonstrate the progress toward implementation of the Alternative or maintenance of groundwater conditions described in the submitted Alternative plan. The Lake County Watershed Protection District has submitted two (2) Annual Reports; the Annual Report for the Big Valley Groundwater Basin Water Year 2017, and the Annual Report for the Big Valley Groundwater Basin Water Year 2018.
In July 2019, the Lake County Watershed Protection District was notified by the California Department of Water Resources (CDWR) that the Big Valley Groundwater Basin Alternative Sustainability Plan had not been accepted. In order to maintain local and sustainable management of the Big Valley groundwater basin, it is in the best interest for the County that the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District approve the resolution authorizing the District to form the Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA). The formation of a GSA complies with State regulations and is necessary to obtain funding for the development of a Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan.
Water Code Sec. 10723.2 requires that a GSA considers the interests of all beneficial uses and users of groundwater. Senate Bill No. 1136 mandates the Lake County Watershed Protection has the legal responsibility and obligation to protect waters within the District, including both surface water and groundwater. However, to insure all interested are considered, the Big Valley GSA will work with regional stakeholders through a GSA Advisory Group that will include representation from the County, Tribal Government, Municipal Water Supplier, the Chi Council, Domestic well owners, and Agricultural users.
FISCAL IMPACT: __X__ None ____ Budgeted ____ Non-Budgeted
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): While State grant funds are available for the development of Groundwater Sustainability Plans, only those entities that are a GSA are eligible for funding.
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): None
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the Resolution electing to form the Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency.
Original memo text
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TO: Board of Directors, Lake County Watershed Protection District
FROM: Scott De Leon, Interim Water Resources Director
DATE: August 13, 2019
SUBJECT: Continued from August 6, 2019 - (Sitting as Lake County Watershed Protection District, Board of Directors) Adopt Resolution to Form the Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In 2014, the state of California adopted the Groundwater Sustainability Act (SGMA), which requires local agencies with medium or high priority basins to develop a Groundwater Sustainability plan or an Alternative Groundwater Sustainability Plan in an effort to ensure that groundwater basins reach sustainability within 20 years of implementing a groundwater basin sustainability plan. SGMA provides local agencies a framework for managing groundwater basins in a sustainable manner and recognizes groundwater is most effectively managed at the local level.
The Lake County Watershed Protection Districted (District) elected to prepare an Alternative Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Big Valley groundwater basin which was submitted to the State on December 30, 2016. Local agencies who submitted an Alternative plan are required to provide an Annual Report to the state to demonstrate the progress toward implementation of the Alternative or maintenance of groundwater conditions described in the submitted Alternative plan. The Lake County Watershed Protection District has submitted two (2) Annual Reports; the Annual Report for the Big Valley Groundwater Basin Water Year 2017, and the Annual Report for the Big Valley Groundwater Basin Water Year 2018.
In July 2019, the Lake County Watershed Protection District was notified by the California Department of Water Resources (CDWR) that the Big Valley Groundwater Basin Alternative Sustainability Plan had not been accepted. In order to maintain local and sustainable management of the Big Valley groundwater basin, it is in the best interest for the County that the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District approve the resolution authorizing the District to form the Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA). The formation of a GSA complies with State regulations and is necessary to obtain funding for the development of a Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan.
Water Code Sec. 10723.2 requires that a GSA considers the interests of all beneficial uses and users of groundwater. Senate Bill No. 1136 mandates the Lake County Watershed Protection has the legal responsibility and obligation to protect waters within the District, including both surface water and groundwater. However, to insure all interested are considered, the Big Valley GSA will work with regional stakeholders through a GSA Advisory Group that will include representation from the County, Tribal Government, Municipal Water Supplier, the Chi Council, Domestic well owners, and Agricultural users.
FISCAL IMPACT: __X__ None ____ Budgeted ____ Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost:
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): While State grant funds are available for the development of Groundwater Sustainability Plans, only those entities that are a GSA are eligible for funding.
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): None
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the Resolution electing to form the Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency.
There was Board consensus for conceptual approval of the Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA). This item will be published for a Public Hearing scheduled on August 27, 2019.
Clerk’s notes: Public Works Director Scott DeLeon presented the item to the Board.
Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Brenna Sullivan, Terre Logsdon, Brock Zeller, Teri Deranick, Tom Smythe, Mike Bombard, Peggy Kane. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.59:45 A.M. - Discussion and Consideration of impacts to Lake Pillsbury in the event Scott Dam is Decommissioned and possible County Action in Response to PG&E's Decision to Withdraw its License Application for the Potter Valley Project
Action Item
approved — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Since our Board's June, 25, 2019 discussion of this matter, staff has gathered more information on the impacts of PG&E decision. In addition, a trip to the Lake Pillsbury area was made last week, for further consideration of impacts, by myself, Chair Scott and staff.
I am requesting agenda time to continue this discussion.
BACKGROUND:
The Potter Valley Project is a hydro-electricity project. This is a small hydro power project consisting of two dams: (1) the Cape Horn Dam which impounds the river into the Van Arsdale Reservoir, and (2) the Scott Dam which creates the Lake Pillsbury Reservoir. PG&E is the current licensee of this project. The project stores run-off from the upper Eel River Basin and diverts approximately 90,000 acre-feet of water each year into the Russian river in order to generate hydroelectric power. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) oversees PG&E's operation of the project.
In April of 2017, PG&E submitted notice to the FERC of its intent to renew its hydro power license. PG&E's current license expires in 2022, requiring it to make a new application no later than April 2020. However, in January of this year, PG&E withdrew its notice of intent and its pre-application document, discontinuing the license application process. In March of this year, the FERC issued a Notice Soliciting Applications. The notice set a deadline of 120 days from the date of that notice (July 1, 2019) for interested applicants, other than the existing licensee, to file notices of intent and pre-application documents, as well as requests to complete the pre-filing stages of the licensing process. In the event no other applicant files an application for a license by April 14, 2020, the current licensee will be provided with written notice that no timely application for the project has been filed. Within 90 days of such written notice, the current licensee must file a schedule for the filing of a surrender application for the project.
Congressman Jared Huffman brought all stakeholders together through the creation of a Potter Valley Ad Hoc Committee. That committee, which includes Lake County, Mendocino County, and Humboldt County among its participants, has very significant goals. Those goals include: to minimize or avoid adverse impacts to water supply reliability, fisheries, water quality and recreation in the Russian and Eel River Basins, to respect tribal rights and their traditional connections to aquatic life, water and cultural resources in both basins, to minimize and mitigate adverse impacts to Lake County, including Lake Pillsbury businesses and residents, and to ensure accountable governance and financially viable operations, including addressing potential liabilities.
Lake County is a party to and has been involved both in the FERC action and in the Ad Hoc Committee through the participation of the County Supervisor in District 3.
Further, a coalition has formed, consisting of the Sonoma County Water Agency, the Mendocino Inland Water and Power Commission, and California Trout, Inc., which has proposed a project planning agreement to address the region's water supply and to protect endangered salmon species in the Eel River and the Upper Russian River.
On June 25, 2019, our Board approved a minute order expressing our support of the pre-application and Notice of Intent to be filed with FERC, and our intent to pursue funding in order to participate in a feasibility study.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative):
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable):
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Direction to staff and/or direct action by your Board may be taken by motion.
Original memo text
..Title
..Body
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Board of Supervisors
FROM: Supervisor Eddie Crandell, District 3
DATE: August 13, 2019
SUBJECT: Discussion and Consideration of impacts to Lake Pillsbury in the event Scott Dam is decommissioned and possible County Action in Response to PG&E's Decision to Withdraw its License Application for the Potter Valley Project
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Since our Board's June, 25, 2019 discussion of this matter, staff has gathered more information on the impacts of PG&E decision. In addition, a trip to the Lake Pillsbury area was made last week, for further consideration of impacts, by myself, Chair Scott and staff.
I am requesting agenda time to continue this discussion.
BACKGROUND:
The Potter Valley Project is a hydro-electricity project. This is a small hydro power project consisting of two dams: (1) the Cape Horn Dam which impounds the river into the Van Arsdale Reservoir, and (2) the Scott Dam which creates the Lake Pillsbury Reservoir. PG&E is the current licensee of this project. The project stores run-off from the upper Eel River Basin and diverts approximately 90,000 acre-feet of water each year into the Russian river in order to generate hydroelectric power. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) oversees PG&E's operation of the project.
In April of 2017, PG&E submitted notice to the FERC of its intent to renew its hydro power license. PG&E's current license expires in 2022, requiring it to make a new application no later than April 2020. However, in January of this year, PG&E withdrew its notice of intent and its pre-application document, discontinuing the license application process. In March of this year, the FERC issued a Notice Soliciting Applications. The notice set a deadline of 120 days from the date of that notice (July 1, 2019) for interested applicants, other than the existing licensee, to file notices of intent and pre-application documents, as well as requests to complete the pre-filing stages of the licensing process. In the event no other applicant files an application for a license by April 14, 2020, the current licensee will be provided with written notice that no timely application for the project has been filed. Within 90 days of such written notice, the current licensee must file a schedule for the filing of a surrender application for the project.
Congressman Jared Huffman brought all stakeholders together through the creation of a Potter Valley Ad Hoc Committee. That committee, which includes Lake County, Mendocino County, and Humboldt County among its participants, has very significant goals. Those goals include: to minimize or avoid adverse impacts to water supply reliability, fisheries, water quality and recreation in the Russian and Eel River Basins, to respect tribal rights and their traditional connections to aquatic life, water and cultural resources in both basins, to minimize and mitigate adverse impacts to Lake County, including Lake Pillsbury businesses and residents, and to ensure accountable governance and financially viable operations, including addressing potential liabilities.
Lake County is a party to and has been involved both in the FERC action and in the Ad Hoc Committee through the participation of the County Supervisor in District 3.
Further, a coalition has formed, consisting of the Sonoma County Water Agency, the Mendocino Inland Water and Power Commission, and California Trout, Inc., which has proposed a project planning agreement to address the region's water supply and to protect endangered salmon species in the Eel River and the Upper Russian River.
On June 25, 2019, our Board approved a minute order expressing our support of the pre-application and Notice of Intent to be filed with FERC, and our intent to pursue funding in order to participate in a feasibility study.
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On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, authorized the exploration of the participation and cost of the feasibility study to save the Lake Pillsbury Dam, with a possible in-kind donation from the Round Valley Tribe. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Crandell presented the item to the Board and gave a PowerPoint presentation on Lake Pillsbury. County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson and County Counsel Anita Grant spoke. Ms. Grant proposed a Resolution of Intent to Participate, to be considered at next week's Board meeting. Lake Pillsbury representatives Frank Lynch and Carol Cinquini were also present and spoke.
Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Mark Heald, Scott Grayson, Lance Williams, Devin Jones, David Keller and Brenna Sullivan. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7. Non-Timed Items
7.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
7.2Consideration of the following appointments:
Lower Lake Waterworks District One Board of Directors.
Appointment
approved
Carried 4-0 — moved by Simon
Brown: absent Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Brown: absent Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Lower Lake Waterworks District Board of Directors: 1 vacancy - General membership
Applications received: Coleta Barnhart Proctor - New Applicant
Katy Evans - New Applicant
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Carolyn Purdy, Asst. Clerk of the Board
DATE: August 13, 2019
SUBJECT: Consideration of Advisory Board Appointments
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Lower Lake Waterworks District Board of Directors: 1 vacancy - General membership
Applications received: Coleta Barnhart Proctor - New Applicant
Katy Evans - New Applicant
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On motion of Director Simon, and by vote of the Board, appointed Katy Evans to the Lower Lake Waterworks District One Board of Directors. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Directors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell and Scott
Absent: Director Brown
Clerk’s notes: Chair Scott presented the item to the Board.
Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.3Consideration of Recruitment Strategy for Hiring of New Public Health Officer.
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recommended for approval
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Dr. Erin Gustafson, Public Health Officer, has resigned, with her last day of work set to be August 30, 2019.
Staff requests an opportunity to discuss recruitment strategies with your Board.
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TO: The Honorable Tina Scott, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Carol J. Huchingson, County Administrative Officer
DATE: August 13, 2019
SUBJECT: Consideration of recruitment strategy for hiring of new Public Health Officer
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Dr. Erin Gustafson, Public Health Officer, has resigned, with her last day of work set to be August 30, 2019.
Staff requests an opportunity to discuss recruitment strategies with your Board.
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There was Board consensus to move forward with the recruitment for hiring of New Public Health Officer.
Clerk’s notes: Public Health Director Denise Pomeroy presented the item to the Board. County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson spoke.
Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8. Closed Session
8.1Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2)(e)(3): California River Watch
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8.2Conference with Legal Counsel: Decision whether to Initiate Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(4): One Potential Case
Closed Session Item
8.3Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2)(e)(1): One Potential Case
Closed Session Item
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 1:06 p.m. having taken no action.