Board Of Supervisors — Wednesday, June 5, 2019
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1. Call to Order
2. Moment of Silence
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Timed Items - 9:00 A.M. Recommended Budget Hearings (Continued to June 6, 2019 if necessary)
4.1PUBLIC HEARING - (Sitting as Lake County Air Quality Management District, Board of Directors) Consideration of the Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Recommended Budget for Budget Units #8799 & #8798
Public Hearing
approved
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Staff memo
The above referenced, June 5, 2019, draft budget hearing is intended to meet the requirements of California Health and Safety Code (H&SC) Section 40131.
Actions and Awareness
Category #1 deals primarily with budget related items and District priorities, and we would ask the Board to formally consider. Recommendations are made after each item. Category #2 items address ongoing and new issues that staff desires to keep the Board aware of and receive input on if desired.
Category #1 Requested Board Action
A. The purpose of this hearing is to review, take public comment on, and consider the District's FY 2019/2020 draft budget (See Attachment 1 and 2). The final budget is to be considered for adoption at a later date.
Recommendation
That the Board of Directors approve the FY 19/20 Draft Budget proposed for the District.
B. Air Districts in general do not expect a further decrease in State subvention (the historical decrease was 30%), but such is possible given the State's budget. Other revenue and expenditures are well balanced but because of the restrictive use of subvention, and increased number of State mandated activities, increasing subvention is essential to ongoing functions. Large non-attainment areas of the State receive significant funds for regional work, which the Legislature sees as funding going to Districts. This perception creates significant challenges for rural areas to show they are different, and don't have access to any of those funds, but need additional funding to prevent significant impacts to the local economy. With the State increasing the District's requirements and work load, additional funds are needed to implement these requirements, without subvention increases, fee increases are necessary to fund these activities.
Recommendation
That the Board of Directors continue to be on record as opposed to any further State subvention cuts to the District, and support District staff seeking additional funding to support the additional work load placed on the District.
C. District Staff continues to work on reducing the impacts of the State Truck and Bus Rule on local fleets, but due to a recent lawsuit against the State, flexibility options have been curtailed. Staff is still pursuing an option for preowned model year 2006 and newer trucks from other parts of the state to be made available for local fleets to purchase at minimal cost. The statewide effort on this has failed, and staff is trying to find a way to implement it for our local fleets only, though the State still has significant hurdles in place to do this. Legislation was being considered by the State to remove some of significant hurdles in the program. This is still in process with the State.
Recommendation
That the Board of Directors be on record as supporting District staff to continue to work seeking program flexibility and additional funding from the State or Federal Government or other entities to assist local fleets.
D. Staff has taken an active role in CAPCOA to ensure Lake County (the only Full Attainment District) is represented in all statewide proceedings and discussions with the ARB. This provides visibility for Lake County, regular contact with State officials, and the need for ARB Executive staff to work on specific Lake County concerns. The benefit to Lake County has been significant financially with grant programs, and we have had a voice in changing some strict regulatory language and clearing up significant confusion in regulations that could affect Lake County businesses. Participation requires monthly Sacramento meetings, and a few meetings in other parts of the State. This is a multi-year effort requiring a long-term commitment for participation on the CAPCOA Board.
Recommendation
That the Board of Directors be on record as supporting District staff to continue to actively participate on the CAPCOA Board to represent the needs and interests of Lake County related to Air Quality program funding, regulations, and benefits.
E. The District is mandated to enforce Local, State, and Federal air quality laws, rules, and regulations in order to meet and maintain the AAQS and protect the public health and welfare pursuant to the Federal Clean Air Act and State Implementation Plan. As such, much of the District's activities are mandated, such as the permitting program, enforcement activities, air monitoring, complaint program, Variance/Hearing Board activities, air toxics emissions inventory, as well as numerous State and Federal reporting requirements. Pursuant to the 2003 Program Audit and Action Plan adopted by this Board on January 30, 2008, the District's highest priorities are placed on potential health impacts and complaints of health impacts. District staff strives to process permits within 60-90 days of receipt of a complete application; 180 days is specified under the CA H&SC. Air monitoring activities are a significant priority, as this is essential to maintaining our attainment status. To comply with State and Federal monitoring requirements this requires a minimum of six to seven staff days per week to ensure defensible air monitoring data. CEQA participation takes significant staff time and is currently unfunded. Failure to adequately participate in the County CEQA process could result in the requirement for the District to take a lead agency role and perform a second CEQA review for air impacts. Our goal is to avoid this additional and unnecessary burden to the project proponent and the District. Other activities include participation in the Carl Moyer Grant Program, Prescribed Fire Program, AB617 Community Air Monitoring Grant Program, AB197 Emissions Inventory Grant Program, FARMER Grant program. These programs require significant staff time. Staff may recommend an ongoing MOU with a neighboring Air District to assist in more timely processing of grant applications in specific cases. Requests for
District assistance continues to increase as the need for monitoring data and meteorological information is needed to protect the communities and schools affected by emergency events.
Recommendation
That the Board of Directors continue their policy directive that health impacts, health risks, health based complaints, and mandated programs/requirements be given top priority, followed by activities that have regulatory time frames, and other funded activities which includes new permit issuance, CEQA reviews, periodic inspections, etc... , or as directed by the Board.
Category #2 - Board Awareness
A. Geothermal operations in Lake County are decreasing. The Bottle Rock Power Plant has been shutdown and all operations have ceased. Calpine has shutdown the Bear Canyon Power Plant and dropped their permits, and Calpine may shutdown the West Ford Flat Power Plant in the near future. The impacts on Lake County are still the same, even though the steam is being shifted to other areas. In recent years complaints have started increasing since homes are being rebuilt and monitoring costs have significantly increased due to State monitoring requirements. In order to continue to fund the monitoring program to protect the Lake County community from impacts of geothermal operations, additional funding may eventually be necessary. In addition, both State and Federal requirements continue to increase and the demands on District Staff have grown. These demands include: complaint investigations, records requests, CEQA reviews, participation in local committees, source inspections, training of Staff, enforcement programs, lab and source test equipment upkeep, salary costs, workers compensation costs, insurance costs, and emergency responses costs. District staff will be working on options for consideration at a future date.
B. As a result of EPA review, the District needs to update some of the Rules and Regulations to meet current Federal and State standards, and ensure all rules are current with State and Federal definitions. This is a significant undertaking and will take significant staff time to update our rules to ensure they are fully compliant with State and Federal standards and are legally enforceable.
C. The ARB 's "one shoe fits all Districts" philosophy continues to manifest itself in all kinds of program elements from monitoring, open burning, air toxics, number and timing of inspections, complaint response time, greenhouse gas programs, and non-program specific activities such as the truck and bus rule. This approach is a problem that we must stay engaged with and encourage the State to recognize that Rural and Attainment programs need to be different from Urban programs in order to be effective and efficient. Staff will continue the Board endorsed approach of local flexibility in designing and implementing new programs, and that "accountability" evaluations be based upon defined goals with measurable and quantifiable outcomes, such as actual measurements of the air or emissions in determining success. District Staff will continue to engage with the State to ensure local control and flexibility.
D. Air Toxic and other ARB mandated Programs and elements: Air Toxics reporting and actions under the structure of recent OEHHA changes to Acute and Chronic Reference Exposure Levels, the new guidelines for risk calculations (which include additional factors for children), and legislated mandates related to toxic emissions collection and reporting will continue to require the permitting of smaller sources.
E. The State Legislature has made funding available to implement a woodstove change out program in low income areas or for low income households. The Grant agreement on this program is significant for a program to replace uncertified stoves with certified (cleaner) woodstoves. Staff has expended all funds from the initial allocation, we obtained a second allocation for year 1 which has also been spent. We hope to keep this program funded at the State to provide local benefits.
F. District Particulate Monitoring Program: The District's current PMl0 & PM2.5 monitoring network is over 18 years old, and maintenance is increasing. Keeping monitoring equipment in good working order is essential to maintain our AAQS attainment status designation. The Federal and State Quality Assurance requirements for all monitoring is increasingly significant and requires considerable staff time to follow to ensure we maintain our AAQS attainment status designation. The effort includes continuing successful Federal certification of the samplers, Balance Room/Laboratory, and Program QAPP & SOPs. The EPA has proposed to partially fund the PM2.5 program by reimbursements for FY 19/20, however, future funding is uncertain.
The proposed budget units for the District are balanced and in a good position overall. There were many projects completed during FY 2018/2019, and many more tasks and requirements coming for FY 2019/2020. The above action items and informational items are presented to prepare for future costs, impacts, and workloads. Further details of the District's operations are attached as mentioned. (Attachment 1- Budget #8799 and Attachment 2 - Budget #8798). The legal notice for this draft budget hearing was published in the Lake County Record Bee on May 2, 2019 (See Attachment 3) as required by CA H&SC.
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) That the Board of Directors approve the FY 19/20 Recommended Budget proposed for the District;
2) That the Board of Directors continue to be on record as opposed to any further State subvention cuts to the District, and support District staff seeking additional funding to support the additional work load placed on the District;
3) That the Board of Directors be on record as supporting District staff to continue to work seeking program flexibility and additional funding from the State or Federal Government or other entities to assist local fleets;
4) That the Board of Directors be on record as supporting District staff to continue to actively participate on the CAPCOA Board to represent the needs and interests of Lake County related to Air Quality program funding, regulations, and benefits; and
5) That the Board of Directors continue their policy directive that health impacts, health risks, health based complaints, and mandated programs/requirements be given top priority, followed by activities that have regulatory time frames, and other funded activities which includes new permit issuance, CEQA reviews, periodic inspections, etc., or as directed by the Board.
Att: Attachment 1 - Budget #8799
Attachment 2 - Budget #8798
Attachment 3 - Legal Notice
CC: Carol J. Huchingson, Chief Administrative Officer
Stephen L. Carter, Jr., Deputy County Administrator Officer
Cathy Saderlund, Auditor-Controller
Original memo text
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Lake County Air Quality Management District, Board of Directors
FROM: Douglas Gearhart, APCO
DATE: June 5, 2019
SUBJECT: 9:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of the Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Recommended Budget for Budget Units #8799 & #8798
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Lake County Air Quality Management District (District) maintains an active and effective air quality management program to protect the health and welfare of the populace of the Lake County Air Basin. This is a shared mission with State and Federal agencies. The District has primary responsibility for stationary air pollution sources in conformance with all District regulations and State and Federal laws. As a designated Air Basin, the District participates in several Local, State and Federal programs by law. The District's attainment status with all of the Ambient Air Quality Standards (AAQS) has enabled flexibility when meeting State and Federal requirements.
The above referenced, June 5, 2019, draft budget hearing is intended to meet the requirements of California Health and Safety Code (H&SC) Section 40131.
Actions and Awareness
Category #1 deals primarily with budget related items and District priorities, and we would ask the Board to formally consider. Recommendations are made after each item. Category #2 items address ongoing and new issues that staff desires to keep the Board aware of and receive input on if desired.
Category #1 Requested Board Action
A. The purpose of this hearing is to review, take public comment on, and consider the District's FY 2019/2020 draft budget (See Attachment 1 and 2). The final budget is to be considered for adoption at a later date.
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the FY 19/20 Draft Budget proposed for the District.
B. Air Districts in general do not expect a further decrease in State subvention (the historical decrease was 30%), but such is possible given the State's budget. Other revenue and expenditures are well balanced but because of the restrictive use of subvention, and increased number of State mandated activities, increasing subvention is essential to ongoing functions. Large non-attainment areas of the State receive significant funds for regional work, which the Legislature sees as funding going to Districts. This perception creates significant challenges for rural areas to show they are different, and don't have access to any of those funds, but need additional funding to prevent significant impacts to the local economy. With the State increasing the District's requirements and work load, additional funds are needed to implement these requirements, without subvention increases, fee increases are necessary to fund these activities.
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors continue to be on record as opposed to any further State subvention cuts to the District, and support District staff seeking additional funding to support the additional work load placed on the District.
C. District Staff continues to work on reducing the impacts of the State Truck and Bus Rule on local fleets, but due to a recent lawsuit against the State, flexibility options have been curtailed. Staff is still pursuing an option for preowned model year 2006 and newer trucks from other parts of the state to be made available for local fleets to purchase at minimal cost. The statewide effort on this has failed, and staff is trying to find a way to implement it for our local fleets only, though the State still has significant hurdles in place to do this. Legislation was being considered by the State to remove some of significant hurdles in the program. This is still in process with the State.
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors be on record as supporting District staff to continue to work seeking program flexibility and additional funding from the State or Federal Government or other entities to assist local fleets.
D. Staff has taken an active role in CAPCOA to ensure Lake County (the only Full Attainment District) is represented in all statewide proceedings and discussions with the ARB. This provides visibility for Lake County, regular contact with State officials, and the need for ARB Executive staff to work on specific Lake County concerns. The benefit to Lake County has been significant financially with grant programs, and we have had a voice in changing some strict regulatory language and clearing up significant confusion in regulations that could affect Lake County businesses. Participation requires monthly Sacramento meetings, and a few meetings in other parts of the State. This is a multi-year effort requiring a long-term commitment for participation on the CAPCOA Board.
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors be on record as supporting District staff to continue to actively participate on the CAPCOA Board to represent the needs and interests of Lake County related to Air Quality program funding, regulations, and benefits.
E. The District is mandated to enforce Local, State, and Federal air quality laws, rules, and regulations in order to meet and maintain the AAQS and protect the public health and welfare pursuant to the Federal Clean Air Act and State Implementation Plan. As such, much of the District's activities are mandated, such as the permitting program, enforcement activities, air monitoring, complaint program, Variance/Hearing Board activities, air toxics emissions inventory, as well as numerous State and Federal reporting requirements. Pursuant to the 2003 Program Audit and Action Plan adopted by this Board on January 30, 2008, the District's highest priorities are placed on potential health impacts and complaints of health impacts. District staff strives to process permits within 60-90 days of receipt of a complete application; 180 days is specified under the CA H&SC. Air monitoring activities are a significant priority, as this is essential to maintaining our attainment status. To comply with State and Federal monitoring requirements this requires a minimum of six to seven staff days per week to ensure defensible air monitoring data. CEQA participation takes significant staff time and is currently unfunded. Failure to adequately participate in the County CEQA process could result in the requirement for the District to take a lead agency role and perform a second CEQA review for air impacts. Our goal is to avoid this additional and unnecessary burden to the project proponent and the District. Other activities include participation in the Carl Moyer Grant Program, Prescribed Fire Program, AB617 Community Air Monitoring Grant Program, AB197 Emissions Inventory Grant Program, FARMER Grant program. These programs require significant staff time. Staff may recommend an ongoing MOU with a neighboring Air District to assist in more timely processing of grant applications in specific cases. Requests for
District assistance continues to increase as the need for monitoring data and meteorological information is needed to protect the communities and schools affected by emergency events.
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors continue their policy directive that health impacts, health risks, health based complaints, and mandated programs/requirements be given top priority, followed by activities that have regulatory time frames, and other funded activities which includes new permit issuance, CEQA reviews, periodic inspections, etc... , or as directed by the Board.
Category #2 - Board Awareness
A. Geothermal operations in Lake County are decreasing. The Bottle Rock Power Plant has been shutdown and all operations have ceased. Calpine has shutdown the Bear Canyon Power Plant and dropped their permits, and Calpine may shutdown the West Ford Flat Power Plant in the near future. The impacts on Lake County are still the same, even though the steam is being shifted to other areas. In recent years complaints have started increasing since homes are being rebuilt and monitoring costs have significantly increased due to State monitoring requirements. In order to continue to fund the monitoring program to protect the Lake County community from impacts of geothermal operations, additional funding may eventually be necessary. In addition, both State and Federal requirements continue to increase and the demands on District Staff have grown. These demands include: complaint investigations, records requests, CEQA reviews, participation in local committees, source inspections, training of Staff, enforcement programs, lab and source test equipment upkeep, salary costs, workers compensation costs, insurance costs, and emergency responses costs. District staff will be working on options for consideration at a future date.
B. As a result of EPA review, the District needs to update some of the Rules and Regulations to meet current Federal and State standards, and ensure all rules are current with State and Federal definitions. This is a significant undertaking and will take significant staff time to update our rules to ensure they are fully compliant with State and Federal standards and are legally enforceable.
C. The ARB 's "one shoe fits all Districts" philosophy continues to manifest itself in all kinds of program elements from monitoring, open burning, air toxics, number and timing of inspections, complaint response time, greenhouse gas programs, and non-program specific activities such as the truck and bus rule. This approach is a problem that we must stay engaged with and encourage the State to recognize that Rural and Attainment programs need to be different from Urban programs in order to be effective and efficient. Staff will continue the Board endorsed approach of local flexibility in designing and implementing new programs, and that "accountability" evaluations be based upon defined goals with measurable and quantifiable outcomes, such as actual measurements of the air or emissions in determining success. District Staff will continue to engage with the State to ensure local control and flexibility.
D. Air Toxic and other ARB mandated Programs and elements: Air Toxics reporting and actions under the structure of recent OEHHA changes to Acute and Chronic Reference Exposure Levels, the new guidelines for risk calculations (which include additional factors for children), and legislated mandates related to toxic emissions collection and reporting will continue to require the permitting of smaller sources.
E. The State Legislature has made funding available to implement a woodstove change out program in low income areas or for low income households. The Grant agreement on this program is significant for a program to replace uncertified stoves with certified (cleaner) woodstoves. Staff has expended all funds from the initial allocation, we obtained a second allocation for year 1 which has also been spent. We hope to keep this program funded at the State to provide local benefits.
F. District Particulate Monitoring Program: The District's current PMl0 & PM2.5 monitoring network is over 18 years old, and maintenance is increasing. Keeping monitoring equipment in good working order is essential to maintain our AAQS attainment status designation. The Federal and State Quality Assurance requirements for all monitoring is increasingly significant and requires considerable staff time to follow to ensure we maintain our AAQS attainment status designation. The effort includes continuing successful Federal certification of the samplers, Balance Room/Laboratory, and Program QAPP & SOPs. The EPA has proposed to partially fund the PM2.5 program by reimbursements for FY 19/20, however, future funding is uncertain.
The proposed budget units for the District are balanced and in a good position overall. There were many projects completed during FY 2018/2019, and many more tasks and requirements coming for FY 2019/2020. The above action items and informational items are presented to prepare for future costs, impacts, and workloads. Further details of the District's operations are attached as mentioned. (Attachment 1- Budget #8799 and Attachment 2 - Budget #8798). The legal notice for this draft budget hearing was published in the Lake County Record Bee on May 2, 2019 (See Attachment 3) as required by CA H&SC.
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) That the Board of Directors approve the FY 19/20 Recommended Budget proposed for the District;
2) That the Board of Directors continue to be on record as opposed to any further State subvention cuts to the District, and support District staff seeking additional funding to support the additional work load placed on the District;
3) That the Board of Directors be on record as supporting District staff to continue to work seeking program flexibility and additional funding from the State or Federal Government or other entities to assist local fleets;
4) That the Board of Directors be on record as supporting District staff to continue to actively participate on the CAPCOA Board to represent the needs and interests of Lake County related to Air Quality program funding, regulations, and benefits; and
5) That the Board of Directors continue their policy directive that health impacts, health risks, health based complaints, and mandated programs/requirements be given top priority, followed by activities that have regulatory time frames, and other funded activities which includes new permit issuance, CEQA reviews, periodic inspections, etc., or as directed by the Board.
Att: Attachment 1 - Budget #8799
Attachment 2 - Budget #8798
Attachment 3 - Legal Notice
CC: Carol J. Huchingson, Chief Administrative Officer
Stephen L. Carter, Jr., Deputy County Administrator Officer
Cathy Saderlund, Auditor-Controller
(a) On motion of Director Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Units #8799 & #8798. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Directors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(b) On motion of Director Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved to continue to be on record as opposed to any further State subvention cuts to the District, and support District staff seeking additional funding to support the additional work load placed on the District. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Directors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(c) On motion of Director Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved to be on record as supporting District staff to continue to work seeking program flexibility and additional funding from the State or Federal Government or other entities to assist local fleets. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Directors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(d) On motion of Director Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved to be on record as supporting District staff to continue to actively participate on the CAPCOA Board to represent the needs and interests of Lake County related to Air Quality program funding, regulations, and benefits. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Directors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(e) On motion of Director Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved to continue the policy directive that health impacts, health risks, health based complaints, and mandated programs/requirements be given top priority, followed by activities that have regulatory time frames, and other funded activities which includes new permit issuance, CEQA reviews, periodic inspections, etc., or as directed by the Board. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Directors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
Clerk’s notes: Budget Unit 8799 - Air Quality; and Budget Unit 8798 - Air Pollution Control Officer's Special Programs.
Air Pollution Control Officer Doug Gearhart presented the item to the Board. Program Coordinator Elizabeth Knight was also present and 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.
4.2PUBLIC HEARING - a) Consideration of the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Recommended Budget; b) Consideration of the proposed Resolution Establishing New Classifications and Amending the Position Allocation Table for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 to Conform to the Recommended Budget; and c) Consideration of Authorization for affected Department Heads to proceed with purchasing selected Capital Assets prior to the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Final Recommended Budget
Public Hearing
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Staff memo
As required by law, the proposed Recommended Budget is balanced, meaning that there is sufficient revenue to support recommended appropriations. Consistent with your Board's commitment to incrementally reduce the reliance on one-time funds, the amount of unreserved fund balance carryover used to balance the budget has diminished over the past three Fiscal Years. Fiscal Year 2019-20 Recommended Budget is structurally balanced, meaning that it reflects only the use of ongoing funds to support ongoing operational costs in the General Fund, as further detailed in Section III.
Achieving a reduction in the use of one-time funds has been particularly challenging in light of relatively flat revenue projections and increased costs associated with the minimum wage and State-mandated retirement contributions. In order to offset these increases while also reducing reliance on one-time funds, the FY 2019-20 Recommended Budget reflects the first year implementation of the Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (FCMP) requiring General Fund budgets to cut 5% of vacant permanent position allocations. Additional reductions were achieved by strictly limiting appropriations for services, supplies and fixed assets, which will continue to impact our ability to perform basic functions and deliver core services in a timely manner.
Similarly, our challenges associated with the attraction and retention of quality employees remain. The county-wide staff vacancy rate continues to average over 20%. We continue to lose key staff to neighboring jurisdictions, local businesses and online work opportunities offering higher wages.
As outlined in our Fiscal Crisis Management Plan, long-term solutions to address budgetary and staffing challenges necessitate increased organizational efficiencies, staff restructuring and the strengthening of revenue streams. In addition to the approval of the FCMP, your Board has recognized our challenges in a number of additional ways, by approving the implementation of a Classification and Total Compensation Study as well as a pilot project in which courthouse and surrounding County offices are closed to the public on Fridays, to enable staff to keep pace with heavy workloads.
I want to express my gratitude for the support and dedication of all County employees who continue to serve the residents of Lake County despite the local economic difficulties. Their commitment has made achievements possible despite having limited resources at their disposal. More specifically, I want to extend my thanks to the County Department Heads who have remained positive and collaborative throughout the particularly challenging budget preparation process that lead us to today. Our office simply could not accomplish this budgetary process without the exemplary dedication and support of the Department Heads and their key fiscal staff
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative):
COUNTY BUDGET - OVERVIEW
The FY 2019-20 Recommended Budget for all County funds totals $ 254,219,841, including:
FY 2018-19
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
FY 2019-20
$59,552,081
General Fund
$60,512,686
$113,943,511
Special Revenue Funds
$122,746,273
$12,197,073
Capital Project Funds
$9,577,148
$0
Debt Service Funds
$0
$185,692,665
Total Governmental Funds
$192,836,107
OTHER FUNDS
$10,169,627
Internal Service Funds
$9,394,203
$5,131,537
Enterprise Funds
$4,818,301
$41,993,161
Special Districts and Other Agencies
$47,171,230
$57,294,325
Total Other Funds
$61,383,734
This FY 2019-20 Recommended Budget represents an increase of $11,232,851 when compared to the FY 2018-19 Adopted Budget amount of $242,986,990. The large increase year over year can be contributed to Special Revenue Funds like Roads ($4,189,378), Disaster Response & Recovery ($690,597), Geothermal Resource Royalties ($581,543), Behavioral Health ($2,152,556), Social Services Admin ($1,198,774), General Welfare ($585,103), and Special Districts and other Agencies like Watershed Protection District ($3,798,324), Middletown Sewer ($4,691,043), and Soda Bay Water ($4,790,938).
I. GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS
Recommended FY 2019-20 General Fund appropriations total $60,512,686, which represents a decrease of $424,394 (or -0.7 percent) compared to the prior year's adopted budget, plus mid-year adjustments equaling $60,937,080.
Budgeted General Fund Appropriations
FY 08/09
FY 13/14
FY 14/15
FY 15/16
FY 16/17
FY 17/18
FY 18/19
FY 19/20
$55,850,505
$57,346,621
$55,839,782
56,245,415
57,203,533
$56,165,744
60,937,080*
60,512,686
*Includes appropriation from the established Pension Stabilization Reserve to our Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) Trust for future CalPERS expenses.
As evidenced in the preceding table, budgeted General Fund appropriations presented since the great recession have remained essentially static. The increase over the past two fiscal years compared to FY 2008-09 budget is completely offset (and far more) considering that the cost of doing business has increased 31.09% (CPI) during that 10 year period from February 2009 to February 2019. The County has absorbed the increased cost of doing business by reducing staffing, maintaining salaries, utilizing Reserves and reducing services to the public.
II. GENERAL FUND DISCRETIONARY REVENUE
Property Tax. The static trend in General Fund appropriations is a direct consequence of the similar trend in General Fund discretionary revenues. Although the General Fund discretionary revenues are derived from a variety of sources, property taxes compose substantially the largest source of discretionary funding. As reflected in the following table, property tax revenues have still not reached pre-recession levels:
PROPERTY TAX REVENUE (General Fund)
FY 08/09
FY 13/14
FY 14/15
FY 15/16
FY 16/17 *
FY 17/18
FY 18/19 A
FY 19/20 B
25,092,780
24,197,711
$23,956,041
$24,361,322
$25,698,053
$24,151,826
24,247,057
24,286,475
A=Anticipated, B=Budgeted
*Reflects one-time property tax backfill payment from State
Geothermal Royalties. The County receives geothermal royalties from both the State and the Federal government. The royalties provided by the State support projects directly related to mitigating the impact of geothermal development and water quality initiatives. The royalties provided by the Federal government are heavily relied upon to support General Fund expenses including Park maintenance and preservation, positions in the Community Development Department that provide resource management functions, sheriff patrol services in the Cobb/Middletown areas, and Animal Control services.
In the Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005, Congress changed the program to share 25% of the geothermal royalty payments paid to the United States government with counties to mitigate the impacts of local geothermal development and production experienced by county governments. However, since 2010, these funds were no longer permanently allocated and are placed in jeopardy each year, with intervention continually being requested of Congressman Mike Thompson. Congress has continually elected to restore the counties' share of these funds, and it is critical that this effort continue. In an era when local revenues are diminishing, Lake County cannot afford to lose the geothermal royalties.
III. STRUCTURAL BALANCE:
Although a structurally imbalanced budget is not desirable, the unprecedented series of 10 natural disasters necessitated the use of one-time funds beginning with the FY 2016-17 budget which relied on $1,386,390 of one-time funding to support on-going operations. At that time your Board committed to an incremental reduction in the structural imbalance over a period of three to five years. Consistent with that commitment, the FY 2017-18 budget reflected a structural imbalance of $985,332 and the FY 2018-19 Recommended Budget relied upon $768,711 of one-time funding.
The Recommended Budget for FY 2019-20 is structurally balanced, meaning that the ongoing revenues support the ongoing operational costs without relying on one time carry over funds.
Because unreserved fund balance carryover is not an ongoing source of funding, it should not be used to fund ongoing expenses and instead is typically used only to support non-recurring (i.e. one-time) costs.
IV. RESERVES AND CONTINGENCIES:
Contingencies: Appropriations include Contingencies totaling $4,548,360 which can be used for unanticipated situations that may occur in the fiscal year including unexpected shortfalls in revenue. The previous two Fiscal Years had appropriations of only $1,000,000 which reflected a significant reduction from pre-disaster budgets. Fiscal Year 2019-20 restores contingencies to previous levels.
General Reserve: The General Reserve remains at $7 million. This balance is approximately 11.5% of total recommended General Fund appropriations. $7 million may appear considerable, however the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recommends retaining a 17-25% reserve. The present reserve amount, which has remained static for many years, would only sustain County General Fund operations for two, possibly, three months.
Subsequent to our many wildfire disasters, your Board granted the Auditor-Controller the authority to cancel up to $5 million of the General Reserve in order to manage cash flow challenges resulting from the high cost of disaster-related expenses and the slow reimbursements from FEMA and CalOES. Staff recommends discontinuing this authority during FY 2019-20.
V. CAPITAL ASSETS
Capital Improvements: The Recommended Budget includes funding for a number of capital projects, many of which are funded by grants or other special funding, including:
Roads
$23,158,415
Middle Creek Restoration Grant
$7,500,000
Courthouse and Jail Phase II Roof Replacement
$2,000,000
South Main Street Water
$2,400,000
Lampson Airport Pavement Rehabilitation
$720,500
Middletown Sewer Treatment Plant Project
$5,000,000
Anderson Springs Sewer Project
$4,411,569
Soda Bay Water Treatment Plant Project
$5,000,000
Lower Lake Parks Maintenance Facility
$775,000
Lucerne Harbor Improvement Project
$250,000
There were additional capital improvement requests which were not funded in this Recommended Budget, for reasons noted in our Executive Summary, including a Restroom and Parking Lot Improvements at Hinman Park and Improvements at Trailside Park.
Fixed Assets: This Recommended Budget provides for the purchase of a modest list of fixed assets such as vehicles and equipment which are delineated in the Capital Asset list attached hereto. The majority of funding for these items relies on non-General Fund sources.
Early Authorization: County departments are not allowed to purchase new capital assets between July 1st and the time the budget is formally adopted (scheduled for September 10, 2019), unless specifically authorized by motion of the Board of Supervisors. The attached Capital Asset list reflects those capital assets that are recommended for such authorization.
VI. COUNTY WORKFORCE
All Funds: The Recommended Budget provides for a total workforce of 1,009.45 full-time equivalents (FTE's) which is a net decrease of 0.95 FTE's compared to current staffing allocation. One Deputy Sheriff Sergeant in Marine Patrol and one Public Works Analyst are unfunded.
General Fund: Positions funded with General Fund discretionary revenues total 363.25 FTE's which is a net decrease of 25.25 FTE's compared to the current staffing allocation and is mostly the result of removing unfunded positions in the Sheriff's Department.
Budget Unit
Position
FTE's
1122 - Treasurer-Tax Collect
Accountant I/II
Delete 1
1123 - Assessor
Appraiser Aide/Appraiser I/II/III
Delete 1
1231 - County Counsel
Senior Deputy County Counsel
Add 1
1904 - Information Technology
Deputy IT Director
Delete 1
2201 - Sheriff-Coroner*
Captain - Sworn
Delete 1
Deputy Sheriff I/II
Delete 7
Civil Coordinator
Delete 1
Lieutenant
Delete 2
Secretary
Delete 1
2202 - Central Dispatch
Public Safety Dispatcher I/II
Delete 2
2205 - Sheriff-Marine Patrol
Deputy Sheriff I/II
Delete 1
2301 - Sheriff-Jail Facilities
Correctional Officer I/II
Delete 8
2702 - Planning
Assistant CD Director
Add 1
Assistant Planner I/II/Associate Resource Planner
Add 2
Principal Planner
Delete 1
Senior Planner
Delete 2
Office Assistant III
Delete 1
2703 - Animal Control
Animal Control Adoption Coordinator
Add .75
*Nine unfunded positions in the Sheriff-Coroner Budget Unit 2201 had been carried over for years with the expectation that they could eventually be filled and funded. However, after no funding availability for more than a decade, the Sheriff has made the difficult decision to relinquish those positions. At the same time, your Board demonstrated its commitment to taking care of the existing workforce, with positive movement reflected in the recently approved labor agreement.
In lieu of a formal hiring freeze, the County Administrative Officer (CAO) will continue to review all requests to fill positions. This continued review will help reduce expenditures and also preserve positions for employees facing a layoff situation. The CAO will also continue to review all requests for new positions to ensure they are offset by long-term reliable funding.
VII. PROSPECTIVE DEMANDS ON THE GENERAL FUND
Minimum Wage. Beginning January 1, 2019 and continuing annually through January 1, 2022, the County must absorb a series of state-mandated minimum wage increases. The current wages of nearly a quarter of the County workforce will be outpaced by the new minimum wage standards.
CalPERS.
Fiscal
Miscellaneous CalPERs
Safety CalPERs
Year
Actuarial
Charged
Actuarial
Charged
17/18
15.567%
16.067%
26.292%
27.331%
18/19
17.261%
18.761%
30.985%
32.485%
19/20
20.2%
20.762%
35.6%
36.522%
20/21
22.1%
22.6%
39.3%
39.8%
21/22
23.7%
24.2%
41.8%
42.3%
22/23
24.9%
25.4%
43.6%
44.1%
The percentage charged is higher than the actuarial percentage in the table above because the unfunded accrued liability amount is a set dollar value, so the percentage varies depending on overall actual payroll expense. If payroll expenses were to increase, then the charged percentage would actually go down. The FY 2019-20 unfunded accrued liability for the County equals $5,969,005 according to the July 2018 CalPERS actuarial.
Classification and Total Compensation Study. It is expected that the results of the ongoing Classification and Total Compensation Study will be presented to the Board in late 2019 with a corresponding implementation plan. Staff expects the study to confirm that non-competitive salaries and benefits are at the core of our inability to recruit and retain employees. This critical issue will require immediate and effective action in order to increase our capacity to provide the services our citizens and your Board expects.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends your Board take the following actions:
a) Approve, by motion, the FY 2019-20 Recommended Budget
Your approval of this Recommended Budget will enable the County to meet its statutory obligations and continue operations from July 1, 2019 until the Final Recommended Budget is presented to your Board for adoption on September 10, 2019.
b) Adopt the Resolution Establishing New Classifications and Amending the Position Allocation Table for FY 2019-20 to Conform to the Recommended Budget
Your approval of this Resolution Establishing New Classifications and Amending the Position Allocation Table for FY 2019-20 to Conform to the Recommended Budget will allow departments to hire employees on July 1, 2019.
c) Authorize, by motion, the Purchase of Certain Capital Assets Prior to Approval of the Adopted Budget
Attachments
1) Capital Asset List
2) Proposed Position Allocation Resolution Establishing New Classifications, the Effective Date Thereof, and Amending the Position Allocation Table for FY 2019-20 to Conform to the Recommended Budget
3) Position Allocation Table for FY 2019-20
4) Fund Summary for FY 2019-20
5) Budget Unit Detail for FY 2019-20
Original memo text
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MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Tina Scott, Chair, Board of Supervisors
FROM: Carol J. Huchingson, County Administrative Officer
DATE: June 5-6, 2019
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING - a) Consideration of the FY 2019-20 Recommended Budget; b) Consideration of the proposed Resolution Establishing New Classifications and Amending the Position Allocation Table for FY 2019-20 to Conform to the Recommended Budget; and c) Consideration of Authorization for affected Department Heads to proceed with purchasing selected Capital Assets prior to the adoption of the FY 2019-20 Final Recommended Budget
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Presented for your consideration is the proposed Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20. By approving a Recommended Budget, you are authorizing the expenditure of funds for operational needs until such time as the Final Recommended Budget is adopted in September ("Adopted Budget").
As required by law, the proposed Recommended Budget is balanced, meaning that there is sufficient revenue to support recommended appropriations. Consistent with your Board's commitment to incrementally reduce the reliance on one-time funds, the amount of unreserved fund balance carryover used to balance the budget has diminished over the past three Fiscal Years. Fiscal Year 2019-20 Recommended Budget is structurally balanced, meaning that it reflects only the use of ongoing funds to support ongoing operational costs in the General Fund, as further detailed in Section III.
Achieving a reduction in the use of one-time funds has been particularly challenging in light of relatively flat revenue projections and increased costs associated with the minimum wage and State-mandated retirement contributions. In order to offset these increases while also reducing reliance on one-time funds, the FY 2019-20 Recommended Budget reflects the first year implementation of the Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (FCMP) requiring General Fund budgets to cut 5% of vacant permanent position allocations. Additional reductions were achieved by strictly limiting appropriations for services, supplies and fixed assets, which will continue to impact our ability to perform basic functions and deliver core services in a timely manner.
Similarly, our challenges associated with the attraction and retention of quality employees remain. The county-wide staff vacancy rate continues to average over 20%. We continue to lose key staff to neighboring jurisdictions, local businesses and online work opportunities offering higher wages.
As outlined in our Fiscal Crisis Management Plan, long-term solutions to address budgetary and staffing challenges necessitate increased organizational efficiencies, staff restructuring and the strengthening of revenue streams. In addition to the approval of the FCMP, your Board has recognized our challenges in a number of additional ways, by approving the implementation of a Classification and Total Compensation Study as well as a pilot project in which courthouse and surrounding County offices are closed to the public on Fridays, to enable staff to keep pace with heavy workloads.
I want to express my gratitude for the support and dedication of all County employees who continue to serve the residents of Lake County despite the local economic difficulties. Their commitment has made achievements possible despite having limited resources at their disposal. More specifically, I want to extend my thanks to the County Department Heads who have remained positive and collaborative throughout the particularly challenging budget preparation process that lead us to today. Our office simply could not accomplish this budgetary process without the exemplary dedication and support of the Department Heads and their key fiscal staff
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative):
COUNTY BUDGET - OVERVIEW
The FY 2019-20 Recommended Budget for all County funds totals $ 254,219,841, including:
FY 2018-19
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
FY 2019-20
$59,552,081
General Fund
$60,512,686
$113,943,511
Special Revenue Funds
$122,746,273
$12,197,073
Capital Project Funds
$9,577,148
$0
Debt Service Funds
$0
$185,692,665
Total Governmental Funds
$192,836,107
OTHER FUNDS
$10,169,627
Internal Service Funds
$9,394,203
$5,131,537
Enterprise Funds
$4,818,301
$41,993,161
Special Districts and Other Agencies
$47,171,230
$57,294,325
Total Other Funds
$61,383,734
This FY 2019-20 Recommended Budget represents an increase of $11,232,851 when compared to the FY 2018-19 Adopted Budget amount of $242,986,990. The large increase year over year can be contributed to Special Revenue Funds like Roads ($4,189,378), Disaster Response & Recovery ($690,597), Geothermal Resource Royalties ($581,543), Behavioral Health ($2,152,556), Social Services Admin ($1,198,774), General Welfare ($585,103), and Special Districts and other Agencies like Watershed Protection District ($3,798,324), Middletown Sewer ($4,691,043), and Soda Bay Water ($4,790,938).
I. GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS
Recommended FY 2019-20 General Fund appropriations total $60,512,686, which represents a decrease of $424,394 (or -0.7 percent) compared to the prior year's adopted budget, plus mid-year adjustments equaling $60,937,080.
Budgeted General Fund Appropriations
FY 08/09
FY 13/14
FY 14/15
FY 15/16
FY 16/17
FY 17/18
FY 18/19
FY 19/20
$55,850,505
$57,346,621
$55,839,782
56,245,415
57,203,533
$56,165,744
60,937,080*
60,512,686
*Includes appropriation from the established Pension Stabilization Reserve to our Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) Trust for future CalPERS expenses.
As evidenced in the preceding table, budgeted General Fund appropriations presented since the great recession have remained essentially static. The increase over the past two fiscal years compared to FY 2008-09 budget is completely offset (and far more) considering that the cost of doing business has increased 31.09% (CPI) during that 10 year period from February 2009 to February 2019. The County has absorbed the increased cost of doing business by reducing staffing, maintaining salaries, utilizing Reserves and reducing services to the public.
II. GENERAL FUND DISCRETIONARY REVENUE
Property Tax. The static trend in General Fund appropriations is a direct consequence of the similar trend in General Fund discretionary revenues. Although the General Fund discretionary revenues are derived from a variety of sources, property taxes compose substantially the largest source of discretionary funding. As reflected in the following table, property tax revenues have still not reached pre-recession levels:
PROPERTY TAX REVENUE (General Fund)
FY 08/09
FY 13/14
FY 14/15
FY 15/16
FY 16/17 *
FY 17/18
FY 18/19 A
FY 19/20 B
25,092,780
24,197,711
$23,956,041
$24,361,322
$25,698,053
$24,151,826
24,247,057
24,286,475
A=Anticipated, B=Budgeted
*Reflects one-time property tax backfill payment from State
Geothermal Royalties. The County receives geothermal royalties from both the State and the Federal government. The royalties provided by the State support projects directly related to mitigating the impact of geothermal development and water quality initiatives. The royalties provided by the Federal government are heavily relied upon to support General Fund expenses including Park maintenance and preservation, positions in the Community Development Department that provide resource management functions, sheriff patrol services in the Cobb/Middletown areas, and Animal Control services.
In the Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005, Congress changed the program to share 25% of the geothermal royalty payments paid to the United States government with counties to mitigate the impacts of local geothermal development and production experienced by county governments. However, since 2010, these funds were no longer permanently allocated and are placed in jeopardy each year, with intervention continually being requested of Congressman Mike Thompson. Congress has continually elected to restore the counties' share of these funds, and it is critical that this effort continue. In an era when local revenues are diminishing, Lake County cannot afford to lose the geothermal royalties.
III. STRUCTURAL BALANCE:
Although a structurally imbalanced budget is not desirable, the unprecedented series of 10 natural disasters necessitated the use of one-time funds beginning with the FY 2016-17 budget which relied on $1,386,390 of one-time funding to support on-going operations. At that time your Board committed to an incremental reduction in the structural imbalance over a period of three to five years. Consistent with that commitment, the FY 2017-18 budget reflected a structural imbalance of $985,332 and the FY 2018-19 Recommended Budget relied upon $768,711 of one-time funding.
The Recommended Budget for FY 2019-20 is structurally balanced, meaning that the ongoing revenues support the ongoing operational costs without relying on one time carry over funds.
Because unreserved fund balance carryover is not an ongoing source of funding, it should not be used to fund ongoing expenses and instead is typically used only to support non-recurring (i.e. one-time) costs.
IV. RESERVES AND CONTINGENCIES:
Contingencies: Appropriations include Contingencies totaling $4,548,360 which can be used for unanticipated situations that may occur in the fiscal year including unexpected shortfalls in revenue. The previous two Fiscal Years had appropriations of only $1,000,000 which reflected a significant reduction from pre-disaster budgets. Fiscal Year 2019-20 restores contingencies to previous levels.
General Reserve: The General Reserve remains at $7 million. This balance is approximately 11.5% of total recommended General Fund appropriations. $7 million may appear considerable, however the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recommends retaining a 17-25% reserve. The present reserve amount, which has remained static for many years, would only sustain County General Fund operations for two, possibly, three months.
Subsequent to our many wildfire disasters, your Board granted the Auditor-Controller the authority to cancel up to $5 million of the General Reserve in order to manage cash flow challenges resulting from the high cost of disaster-related expenses and the slow reimbursements from FEMA and CalOES. Staff recommends discontinuing this authority during FY 2019-20.
V. CAPITAL ASSETS
Capital Improvements: The Recommended Budget includes funding for a number of capital projects, many of which are funded by grants or other special funding, including:
Roads
$23,158,415
Middle Creek Restoration Grant
$7,500,000
Courthouse and Jail Phase II Roof Replacement
$2,000,000
South Main Street Water
$2,400,000
Lampson Airport Pavement Rehabilitation
$720,500
Middletown Sewer Treatment Plant Project
$5,000,000
Anderson Springs Sewer Project
$4,411,569
Soda Bay Water Treatment Plant Project
$5,000,000
Lower Lake Parks Maintenance Facility
$775,000
Lucerne Harbor Improvement Project
$250,000
There were additional capital improvement requests which were not funded in this Recommended Budget, for reasons noted in our Executive Summary, including a Restroom and Parking Lot Improvements at Hinman Park and Improvements at Trailside Park.
Fixed Assets: This Recommended Budget provides for the purchase of a modest list of fixed assets such as vehicles and equipment which are delineated in the Capital Asset list attached hereto. The majority of funding for these items relies on non-General Fund sources.
Early Authorization: County departments are not allowed to purchase new capital assets between July 1st and the time the budget is formally adopted (scheduled for September 10, 2019), unless specifically authorized by motion of the Board of Supervisors. The attached Capital Asset list reflects those capital assets that are recommended for such authorization.
VI. COUNTY WORKFORCE
All Funds: The Recommended Budget provides for a total workforce of 1,009.45 full-time equivalents (FTE's) which is a net decrease of 0.95 FTE's compared to current staffing allocation. One Deputy Sheriff Sergeant in Marine Patrol and one Public Works Analyst are unfunded.
General Fund: Positions funded with General Fund discretionary revenues total 363.25 FTE's which is a net decrease of 25.25 FTE's compared to the current staffing allocation and is mostly the result of removing unfunded positions in the Sheriff's Department.
Budget Unit
Position
FTE's
1122 - Treasurer-Tax Collect
Accountant I/II
Delete 1
1123 - Assessor
Appraiser Aide/Appraiser I/II/III
Delete 1
1231 - County Counsel
Senior Deputy County Counsel
Add 1
1904 - Information Technology
Deputy IT Director
Delete 1
2201 - Sheriff-Coroner*
Captain - Sworn
Delete 1
Deputy Sheriff I/II
Delete 7
Civil Coordinator
Delete 1
Lieutenant
Delete 2
Secretary
Delete 1
2202 - Central Dispatch
Public Safety Dispatcher I/II
Delete 2
2205 - Sheriff-Marine Patrol
Deputy Sheriff I/II
Delete 1
2301 - Sheriff-Jail Facilities
Correctional Officer I/II
Delete 8
2702 - Planning
Assistant CD Director
Add 1
Assistant Planner I/II/Associate Resource Planner
Add 2
Principal Planner
Delete 1
Senior Planner
Delete 2
Office Assistant III
Delete 1
2703 - Animal Control
Animal Control Adoption Coordinator
Add .75
*Nine unfunded positions in the Sheriff-Coroner Budget Unit 2201 had been carried over for years with the expectation that they could eventually be filled and funded. However, after no funding availability for more than a decade, the Sheriff has made the difficult decision to relinquish those positions. At the same time, your Board demonstrated its commitment to taking care of the existing workforce, with positive movement reflected in the recently approved labor agreement.
In lieu of a formal hiring freeze, the County Administrative Officer (CAO) will continue to review all requests to fill positions. This continued review will help reduce expenditures and also preserve positions for employees facing a layoff situation. The CAO will also continue to review all requests for new positions to ensure they are offset by long-term reliable funding.
VII. PROSPECTIVE DEMANDS ON THE GENERAL FUND
Minimum Wage. Beginning January 1, 2019 and continuing annually through January 1, 2022, the County must absorb a series of state-mandated minimum wage increases. The current wages of nearly a quarter of the County workforce will be outpaced by the new minimum wage standards.
CalPERS.
Fiscal
Miscellaneous CalPERs
Safety CalPERs
Year
Actuarial
Charged
Actuarial
Charged
17/18
15.567%
16.067%
26.292%
27.331%
18/19
17.261%
18.761%
30.985%
32.485%
19/20
20.2%
20.762%
35.6%
36.522%
20/21
22.1%
22.6%
39.3%
39.8%
21/22
23.7%
24.2%
41.8%
42.3%
22/23
24.9%
25.4%
43.6%
44.1%
The percentage charged is higher than the actuarial percentage in the table above because the unfunded accrued liability amount is a set dollar value, so the percentage varies depending on overall actual payroll expense. If payroll expenses were to increase, then the charged percentage would actually go down. The FY 2019-20 unfunded accrued liability for the County equals $5,969,005 according to the July 2018 CalPERS actuarial.
Classification and Total Compensation Study. It is expected that the results of the ongoing Classification and Total Compensation Study will be presented to the Board in late 2019 with a corresponding implementation plan. Staff expects the study to confirm that non-competitive salaries and benefits are at the core of our inability to recruit and retain employees. This critical issue will require immediate and effective action in order to increase our capacity to provide the services our citizens and your Board expects.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends your Board take the following actions:
a) Approve, by motion, the FY 2019-20 Recommended Budget
Your approval of this Recommended Budget will enable the County to meet its statutory obligations and continue operations from July 1, 2019 until the Final Recommended Budget is presented to your Board for adoption on September 10, 2019.
b) Adopt the Resolution Establishing New Classifications and Amending the Position Allocation Table for FY 2019-20 to Conform to the Recommended Budget
Your approval of this Resolution Establishing New Classifications and Amending the Position Allocation Table for FY 2019-20 to Conform to the Recommended Budget will allow departments to hire employees on July 1, 2019.
c) Authorize, by motion, the Purchase of Certain Capital Assets Prior to Approval of the Adopted Budget
Attachments:
1) Capital Asset List
2) Proposed Position Allocation Resolution Establishing New Classifications, the Effective Date Thereof, and Amending the Position Allocation Table for FY 2019-20 to Conform to the Recommended Budget
3) Position Allocation Table for FY 2019-20
4) Fund Summary for FY 2019-20
5) Budget Unit Detail for FY 2019-20
(1) On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 4014 - Mental Health; Budget Unit 4015 - Alcohol and Other Drug Services (AODS); and Budget Unit 4018 - Alcoholism Program Services. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(2) On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 2304 - Jail Medical Services; Budget Unit 4010 - Environmental Health; Budget Unit 4011 - Public Health; Budget Unit 4012 - Health Administration; Budget Unit 4016 - Tobacco Education; and Budget Unit 5321 - Veterans Services. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(3) On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 8210 - Anderson Springs Lighting; Budget Unit 8211 - Clearlake Oaks Lighting; Budget Unit 8212 - Glenhaven Lighting; Budget Unit 8213 - Kelseyville Lighting; Budget Unit 8216 - Lower Lake Lighting; Budget Unit 8217 - Lucerne Lighting; Budget Unit 8218 - Middletown Lighting; Budget Unit 8219 - Upper Lake Lighting; and Budget Unit 8461 - Clearlake Keys Lighting; Budget Unit 8351 - Lands End (9-1 and 9-3); Budget Unit 8352 - Corinthian Bay; Budget Unit 8353 - Middletown Sanitation District; Budget Unit 8354 – Southeast Regional System; Budget Unit 8355 – Northwest Regional System; Budget Unit 8356 - Anderson Springs Sewer; Budget Unit 8460 - CSA #2-Spring Valley Campground; Budget Unit 8462 - CSA #2 - Spring Valley; Budget Unit 8466 - CSA #6 - Finley; Budget Unit 8467 -CSA #7 - Bonanza Springs; Budget Unit 8473 - CSA #13 - Kono Tayee; Budget Unit 8476 - CSA #16 - Paradise Valley; Budget Unit 8478 – CSA #18 - Starview Water; Budget Unit 8480 – CSA #20 -Soda Bay Water; Budget Unit 8481 - CSA #21- North Lakeport Water; Budget Unit 8482 – CSA #22 - Mt. Hannah Water; Budget Unit 8593 - Kelseyville Waterworks; Budget Unit 8695 - Special Districts Administration. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(4) On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 1671 - Buildings and Grounds; Budget Unit 4121 - Integrated Waste Management; Budget Unit 7011 - Parks; Budget Unit 7073 - Park Improvements; Budget Unit 7201 - Museum; Budget Unit 7202 - Museum Improvement Fund. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(5) On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 1122 - Treasurer-Tax Collector. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(6) On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 6131 - U.C. Cooperative Extension. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(7) On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 1903 - Public Works Administration; Budget Unit 1908 - Engineering and Inspection; Budget Unit 3011 - Road; Budget Units 3062-3081 - Subdivision/Development Improvement Funds; Budget Unit 3122 - Lampson Field; Budget Unit 3123 - Lampson Field Capital Projects; Budget Units 8463-8472, 8483-8492 - Countywide Service Areas; Budget Unit 9905 - ISF - Central Garage; Budget Unit 9907 - ISF - Heavy Equipment; Budget Units 9908, 9909, 9911 - ISF - HE Restricted, Replacement and Fleet Maintenance. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(8) On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 1672 - Lakebed Management; Budget Unit 1673 - Lakebed Special Programs; Budget Unit 1674 - Flood Corridor Property Maintenance; Budget Unit 8101 - Flood Zone #1; Budget Unit 8104 - Flood Zone #4; Budget Unit 8105 - Flood Zone #5; Budget Unit 8107 – Water Resources Administration; Budget Unit 8108 - Upper Middle Creek; Budget Unit 8109 - Watershed Protection District. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(9) On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 2110 - District Attorney; Budget Unit 2113 - Victim-Witness; Budget Unit 2116 - DA Asset Forfeiture. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(10) On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 2602 - Buildings and Safety; Budget Unit 2604 - Nuisance Abatement; Budget Unit 2702 - Planning. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(11) On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 6022 - Library; Budget Unit 6023 - Library Improvements. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(12) On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 1123 - Assessor; Budget Unit 2707 - Recorder; Budget Units 2708, 2709, 2710 - Micrographics, Modernization, Vitals & Health. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(13) On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 2302 - Probation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(14) On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 2112 - Child Support Services. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(15) On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 5011 - Social Services Administration; Budget Unit 5012 – Social Services Special Programs; Budget Unit 5115 - OJT Training; Budget Unit 5125 - Wraparound Services; Budget Unit 5164 - Housing Administration; Budget Unit 5165 - Home Program Income; Budget Unit 5168 - Senior Citizens Programs; Budget Unit 5169 - HOME Program; Budget Unit 5281 - General Relief. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 5121 - General Welfare; Budget Unit 5282 - IHSS Public Authority. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell and Scott
Recused: Supervisor Brown
(16) On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 1231 - County Counsel; Budget Unit 9919 - ISF Public Liability; Budget Unit 9920 - ISF Workers Compensation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(17) On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 1904 - Information Technology. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(18) On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 1121 – Auditor/Controller; Budget Unit 1920 - Disaster Response and Recovery. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(19) On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 1785 - Public Safety Facilities; Budget Unit 2201 - Sheriff-Coroner; Budget Unit 2202 - Dispatch; Budget Unit 2203 - Marijuana Suppression; Budget Unit 2204 - Bailiff; Budget Unit 2205 - Marine Patrol; Budget Unit 2206 - Rural/Small County Sheriff; Budget Unit 2207 - Civil; Budget Unit 2208 - Blood Alcohol; Budget Unit 2210 - STC; Budget Unit 2212 - Automated Warrants; Budget Unit 2213 - DNA; Budget Unit 2214 - Asset Forfeiture; Budget Unit 2215 - Inmate Welfare; Budget Unit 2216 - Pool Vehicle Replacement; Budget Unit 2217 - Pursuit Vehicle Replacement; Budget Unit 2218 - Search and Rescue; Budget Unit 2220 - POST; Budget Unit 2221 - LLEBG; Budget Unit 2301 - Jail; Budget Unit 2704 - Emergency Services. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(20) On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 2601 - Agricultural Commissioner; Budget Unit 2701 - Fish and Game; Budget Unit 2714 - Biological Community. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(21) On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 2703 - Animal Care and Control; Budget Unit 2711 - Vet Medical Clinic. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(22) On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 1011 - Board of Supervisors; Budget Unit 1012 - Administrative Office; Budget Unit 1014 - Clerk to the Board; udget Unit 1072 - Cannabis Program; Budget Unit 1120 – Non-Departmental Revenue; Budget Unit 1124 – Central Services; Budget Unit 1778 – Capital Projects; Budget Unit 1781 – Special Projects; Budget Unit 1918 - Geothermal Resource Royalties; Budget Unit 2101 - Trial Courts; Budget Unit 2106 - Grand Jury; Budget Unit 2115 - Domestic Violence Program; Budget Unit 2305 - Criminal Justice Program Facilities; Budget Unit 7999 - Contingencies; Budget Unit 8475 - CSA #23 Wildfire Benefit. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(23) On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 1794 - CDBG Program Income; Budget Unit 1796 - CDBG Capital Projects; Budget Unit 2111 - Public Defender; Budget Unit 8826 - Redevelopment Obligations; Budget Unit 8894 – Redevelopment Successor Agency. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(24) On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 1892 - Marketing and Economic Development. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(25) On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 1341 - Human Resources Department; Budget Unit 9917 - ISF-Employee Wellness Program; Budget Unit 9918 - ISF Unemployment. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(26) On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved budget recommendations for Budget Unit 1451 - Registrar of Voters. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(a) On motion of Supervisor Brown, and by vote of the Board, approved the recommended budget for Fiscal year 2019/2020 as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(b) Supervisor Brown offered the Resolution and it was passed by roll call vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
(c) On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, authorized the purchase of certain Capital Assets prior to approval of the Adopted Budget.
Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown and Scott
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson gave opening remarks for the recommended budget. Deputy County Administrative Officer Stephen Carter was also present and spoke. The budget hearing will follow with each department presenting their budget information.
(1) Budget Unit 4014 - Mental Health; Budget Unit 4015 - Alcohol and Other Drug Services (AODS); and Budget Unit 4018 - Alcoholism Program Services.
Behavioral Health Services Administrator Todd Metcalf presented the item to the Board. Fiscal Manager Christine Andrus was also present.
Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
(2) Budget Unit 2304 - Jail Medical Services; Budget Unit 4010 - Environmental Health; Budget Unit 4011 - Public Health; Budget Unit 4012 - Health Administration; Budget Unit 4016 - Tobacco Education; and Budget Unit 5321 - Veterans Services.
Public Health Director Denise Pomeroy presented the item to the Board. Administrative Manager Josephine Chester and Public Health Officer Dr. Erin Gustafson were also present.
Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
(3) Budget Unit 8210 - Anderson Springs Lighting; Budget Unit 8211 - Clearlake Oaks Lighting; Budget Unit 8212 - Glenhaven Lighting; Budget Unit 8213 - Kelseyville Lighting; Budget Unit 8216 - Lower Lake Lighting; Budget Unit 8217 - Lucerne Lighting; Budget Unit 8218 - Middletown Lighting; Budget Unit 8219 - Upper Lake Lighting; and Budget Unit 8461 - Clearlake Keys Lighting; Budget Unit 8351 - Lands End (9-1 and 9-3); Budget Unit 8352 - Corinthian Bay; Budget Unit 8353 - Middletown Sanitation District; Budget Unit 8354 – Southeast Regional System; Budget Unit 8355 – Northwest Regional System; Budget Unit 8356 - Anderson Springs Sewer; Budget Unit 8460 - CSA #2-Spring Valley Campground; Budget Unit 8462 - CSA #2 - Spring Valley; Budget Unit 8466 - CSA #6 - Finley; Budget Unit 8467 -CSA #7 - Bonanza Springs; Budget Unit 8473 - CSA #13 - Kono Tayee; Budget Unit 8476 - CSA #16 - Paradise Valley; Budget Unit 8478 – CSA #18 - Starview Water; Budget Unit 8480 – CSA #20 -Soda Bay Water; Budget Unit 8481 - CSA #21- North Lakeport Water; Budget Unit 8482 – CSA #22 - Mt. Hannah Water; Budget Unit 8593 - Kelseyville Waterworks; Budget Unit 8695 - Special Districts Administration.
Special Districts Administrator Jan Coppinger presented the item to the Board. Depurty Administrator Jesus Salmeron was also present.
Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
(4) Budget Unit 1671 - Buildings and Grounds; Budget Unit 4121 - Integrated Waste Management; Budget Unit 7011 - Parks; Budget Unit 7073 - Park Improvements; Budget Unit 7201 - Museum; Budget Unit 7202 - Museum Improvement Fund.
Public Services Director Lars Ewing presented the item to the Board. Deputy Director Kati Galvani was also present.
Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak and Elizabeth Larson spoke. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
(5) Budget Unit 1122 - Treasurer-Tax Collector.
Treasurer-Tax Collector Barbara Ringen presented the item to the Board. Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector Elizabeth Martinez was also present and 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.
(6) Budget Unit 6131 - U.C. Cooperative Extension.
U.C. Cooperative Extension Advisor Rachel Elkins 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) Budget Unit 1903 - Public Works Administration; Budget Unit 1908 - Engineering and Inspection; Budget Unit 3011 - Road; Budget Units 3062-3081 - Subdivision/Development Improvement Funds; Budget Unit 3122 - Lampson Field; Budget Unit 3123 - Lampson Field Capital Projects; Budget Units 8463-8472, 8483-8492 - Countywide Service Areas; Budget Unit 9905 - ISF - Central Garage; Budget Unit 9907 - ISF - Heavy Equipment; Budget Units 9908, 9909, 9911 - ISF - HE Restricted, Replacement and Fleet Maintenance.
Public Works Director Scott DeLeon 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.
(8) Budget Unit 1672 - Lakebed Management; Budget Unit 1673 - Lakebed Special Programs; Budget Unit 1674 - Flood Corridor Property Maintenance; Budget Unit 8101 - Flood Zone #1; Budget Unit 8104 - Flood Zone #4; Budget Unit 8105 - Flood Zone #5; Budget Unit 8107 – Water Resources Administration; Budget Unit 8108 - Upper Middle Creek; Budget Unit 8109 - Watershed Protection District.
Water Resources Director David Cowan 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.
(9) Budget Unit 2110 - District Attorney; Budget Unit 2113 - Victim-Witness; Budget Unit 2116 - DA Asset Forfeiture.
District Attorney Susan Krones 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.
(10) Budget Unit 2602 - Buildings and Safety; Budget Unit 2604 - Nuisance Abatement; Budget Unit 2702 - Planning.
Community Development Director Michalyn DelValle presented the item to the Board. Chief Building Official Mary Jane Montana was also present.
Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
(11) Budget Unit 6022 - Library; Budget Unit 6023 - Library Improvements.
County Librarian Christopher Veach 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.
(12) Budget Unit 1123 - Assessor; Budget Unit 2707 - Recorder; Budget Units 2708, 2709, 2710 - Micrographics, Modernization, Vitals & Health.
Assessor-Recorder Richard Ford 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.
(13) Budget Unit 2302 - Probation.
Chief Probation Officer Rob Howe 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.
(14) Budget Unit 2112 - Child Support Services.
Child Support Services Director Gail Woodworth 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.
(15) Budget Unit 5011 - Social Services Administration; Budget Unit 5012 – Social Services Special Programs; Budget Unit 5115 - OJT Training; Budget Unit 5121 - General Welfare; Budget Unit 5125 - Wraparound Services; Budget Unit 5164 - Housing Administration; Budget Unit 5165 - Home Program Income; Budget Unit 5168 - Senior Citizens Programs; Budget Unit 5169 - HOME Program; Budget Unit 5281 - General Relief; Budget Unit 5282 - IHSS Public Authority.
Social Services Director Crystal Markytan presented the item to the Board. Deputy Director Micki Dolby was also present. Supervisor Brown stated he would recuse himself from Budget Units 5121 and 5282.
Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
(16) Budget Unit 1231 - County Counsel; Budget Unit 9919 - ISF Public Liability; Budget Unit 9920 - ISF Workers Compensation.
County Counsel Anita Grant 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.
(17) Budget Unit 1904 - Information Technology.
Information Technology Director Shane French 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.
(18) Budget Unit 1121 – Auditor/Controller; Budget Unit 1920 - Disaster Response and Recovery.
Auditor-Controller Cathy Saderlund 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.
(19) Budget Unit 1785 - Public Safety Facilities; Budget Unit 2201 - Sheriff-Coroner; Budget Unit 2202 - Dispatch; Budget Unit 2203 - Marijuana Suppression; Budget Unit 2204 - Bailiff; Budget Unit 2205 - Marine Patrol; Budget Unit 2206 - Rural/Small County Sheriff; Budget Unit 2207 - Civil; Budget Unit 2208 - Blood Alcohol; Budget Unit 2210 - STC; Budget Unit 2212 - Automated Warrants; Budget Unit 2213 - DNA; Budget Unit 2214 - Asset Forfeiture; Budget Unit 2215 - Inmate Welfare; Budget Unit 2216 - Pool Vehicle Replacement; Budget Unit 2217 - Pursuit Vehicle Replacement; Budget Unit 2218 - Search and Rescue; Budget Unit 2220 - POST; Budget Unit 2221 - LLEBG; Budget Unit 2301 - Jail; Budget Unit 2704 - Emergency Services.
Sheriff Brian Martin presented the item to the Board. Administrative Manager Mary Beth Strong was also present.
Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
(20) Budget Unit 2601 - Agricultural Commissioner; Budget Unit 2701 - Fish and Game; Budget Unit 2714 - Biological Community.
Agricultural Commissioner Steve Hajik 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.
(21) Budget Unit 2703 - Animal Care and Control; Budget Unit 2711 - Vet Medical Clinic.
Assistant County Administrative Officer Susan Parker 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.
(22) Budget Unit 1011 - Board of Supervisors; Budget Unit 1012 - Administrative Office; Budget Unit 1014 - Clerk to the Board; udget Unit 1072 - Cannabis Program; Budget Unit 1120 – Non-Departmental Revenue; Budget Unit 1124 – Central Services; Budget Unit 1778 – Capital Projects; Budget Unit 1781 – Special Projects; Budget Unit 1918 - Geothermal Resource Royalties; Budget Unit 2101 - Trial Courts; Budget Unit 2106 - Grand Jury; Budget Unit 2115 - Domestic Violence Program; Budget Unit 2305 - Criminal Justice Program Facilities; Budget Unit 7999 - Contingencies; Budget Unit 8475 - CSA #23 Wildfire Benefit.
County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson 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.
(23) Budget Unit 1794 - CDBG Program Income; Budget Unit 1796 - CDBG Capital Projects; Budget Unit 2111 - Public Defender; Budget Unit 8826 - Redevelopment Obligations; Budget Unit 8894 – Redevelopment Successor Agency.
Assistant County Administrative Officer Susan Parker 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.
(24) Budget Unit 1892 - Marketing and Economic Development.
Deputy County Administrative Officer Michelle Scully 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.
(25) Budget Unit 1341 - Human Resources Department; Budget Unit 9917 - ISF-Employee Wellness Program; Budget Unit 9918 - ISF Unemployment.
County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson 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.
(26) Budget Unit 1451 - Registrar of Voters.
Interim Deputy Registrar of Voters Marcy Harrison 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.