Board Of Supervisors — Thursday, October 31, 2019
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1. Call to Order - Special Meeting with City of Lakeport and City of Clearlake
2. Moment of Silence
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Non-Timed Items
4.1(a) Report from Lake County Sheriff-Coroner-Director of Emergency Services Brian Martin on the Kincaid Fire Incident and the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Impacts; and (b) Consideration of Proclamation Confirming Existence of a Local Emergency Due to the Kincaid Fire Incident and the PG&E PSPS Events
Action Item
approved — Pass
Staff memo
A wildland fire known as the Kincaid Fire began in Sonoma County on October 26, 2019 forcing area-wide evacuations, destroying multiple structures and threatening Lake County.
In addition, between October 9, 2019 and October 29, 2019, repeated and compounding PSPS events have been imposed by PG&E, on the citizens of Lake County, disrupting services and creating extreme hardships for all. As a result of the occurrence of the Kincaid Fire, and repeated PSPS events, a local emergency was proclaimed by the Lake County Sheriff/Director of Emergency Services Brian Martin on October 29, 2019.
The Board of Supervisors must confirm the existence of a local emergency within seven (7) days of that date.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
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Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): None
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): None
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Sheriff Martin, as the County Director of Emergency Services, respectfully requests that your Board confirm the existence of a local emergency by offering the attached resolution for passage.
Original memo text
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Carol J. Huchingson, County Administrative Officer
On Behalf of: Brian Martin, Sheriff-Coroner-Director of Emergency Services
DATE: October 31, 2019
SUBJECT: (a) Report from Lake County Sheriff-Coroner-Director of Emergency Services Brian Martin on the Kincaid Fire incident and the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) impacts; and (b) Consideration of Proclamation Confirming Existence of a Local Emergency Due to the Kincaid Fire Incident and the PG&E PSPS Events
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
A wildland fire known as the Kincaid Fire began in Sonoma County on October 26, 2019 forcing area-wide evacuations, destroying multiple structures and threatening Lake County.
In addition, between October 9, 2019 and October 29, 2019, repeated and compounding PSPS events have been imposed by PG&E, on the citizens of Lake County, disrupting services and creating extreme hardships for all. As a result of the occurrence of the Kincaid Fire, and repeated PSPS events, a local emergency was proclaimed by the Lake County Sheriff/Director of Emergency Services Brian Martin on October 29, 2019.
The Board of Supervisors must confirm the existence of a local emergency within seven (7) days of that date.
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:
Sheriff Martin, as the County Director of Emergency Services, respectfully requests that your Board confirm the existence of a local emergency by offering the attached resolution for passage.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier the Action Item was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Chair Scott introduced the item to the Board. Sheriff Brian Martin presented the item to the Board.
4.2Discussion and Consideration of Issues and Impacts Resulting From PG&E Imposed Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Events
Action Item
Staff memo
For our combined special meeting with the City Councils of Clearlake and Lakeport regarding the recent, compounding and very unfortunate PSPS events, staff is requesting an opportunity to discuss a variety of related issues and impacts with your Board and the Councils:
Staff reports on PSPS impacts.
PG&E application process for residents needing reimbursement for food loss resulting from PSPS. (A PG&E representative has been requested to attend the meeting.)
State funding to be made available for local jurisdictions for PSPS events.
Wireless data concerns and needs during PSPS events.
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):
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Possible direction to staff.
Original memo text
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MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Tina Scott, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Carol J. Huchingson, County Administrative Officer
DATE: October 31, 2019
SUBJECT: Discussion and Consideration of Issues and Impacts Resulting From PG&E Imposed Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Events
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
For our combined special meeting with the City Councils of Clearlake and Lakeport regarding the recent, compounding and very unfortunate PSPS events, staff is requesting an opportunity to discuss a variety of related issues and impacts with your Board and the Councils:
Staff reports on PSPS impacts.
PG&E application process for residents needing reimbursement for food loss resulting from PSPS. (A PG&E representative has been requested to attend the meeting.)
State funding to be made available for local jurisdictions for PSPS events.
Wireless data concerns and needs during PSPS events.
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):
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Possible direction to staff.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Possible direction to staff.
Clerk’s notes: Chair Scott presented the item to the Board. Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace, Mayor Russ Cremer, Vice Mayor Dirk Slooten, Supervisor Sabatier, Supervisor Crandell, Mayor Barnes, County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson, City Manager Margret, Lakeport Police Chief, Clearlake Police Chief, Special Districts Administrator Jan Coppinger, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Hajik, Social Services Director Crystal Markytan, Chief Probation Officer Rob Howe, Public Services Director Lars Ewing, Animal Control Director Jonathan Armas, Director of Air Quality Doug Gearhart, Supervisor Brown, Registrar of Voters, Catherine McMullen, Sheriff Brian Martin, PG&E Public Affairs Representative John Costa, Senator McGuire Representative Taylor Milson, Undersheriff Chris Macedo, Sutter Lakeside Hospital Representative Dan Peterson, Mayor Pro Term, Council Member Russ Perdock, George Spurr, Public Health Services Director Denise Pomeroy, Council Member Joyce Overton, Supervisor Simon spoke
Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Sally Peterson, Alison Panella, Yolanda Chavez, Vivian, Judy Clausen, Lance Williams, Gwenyth Jones, Jessica Pyska, Michael Chandler, Jake Greene, Lauren McFersen, Joxton Stickten, Polly Ann Victson, Jillian Parabo, Ruth Lincoln, Anna Ravenwood, Council Member Phil Harris, Shayna Dickenson, Laverna Schaeffer, Donna Guitchell, Lisa Kaplan, Valin Murray, Ann Prayn spoke
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
4.3Consideration of a Letter to the California Public Utilities Commission, “PSPS Events are tearing the fabric of California’s most vulnerable communities, and citizens are unable to plan their lives: When will the Commission intervene?”
Action Item
approved — Pass
Staff memo
Members of your Board have been adamant that there are realities that must be faced, and PSPS Events are an inadequate, dysfunctional solution to wildfire risk. It is a reality that not everyone is independently able to buy and install a generator. It is a reality that minimum wage and other workers, hardworking people surviving paycheck to paycheck, are affected when their employers are unable or choose not to purchase generators.
Each of you have individually expressed that the effects upon our social structures are too great for us to remain silent. The attached letter, addressed to Marybel Batjer, President of the California Public Utilities Commission, documents Lake County's concerns.
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: Following up on your October 15, 2019 discussion and in light of the more recent, compounding PSPS events, approve the attached Letter to the California Public Utilities Commission, "PSPS Events are tearing the fabric of California's most vulnerable communities, and citizens are unable to plan their lives: when will the Commission intervene?" Authorize all Supervisors to Sign.
Original memo text
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Carol J. Huchingson, County Administrative Officer
DATE: October 31, 2019
SUBJECT: Discussion and Consideration of a Letter to the California Public Utilities Commission, "PSPS Events are tearing the fabric of California's most vulnerable communities, and citizens are unable to plan their lives: when will the Commission intervene?"
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
During your last regular meeting on October 22, 2019, your Board received considerable public input from your constituents regarding the difficulties they suffered as a result of the October 9, 2019 Public Safety Power Shutoff event. In total, as your Board is painfully aware, the four recent PSPS events have brought innumerable forms of disruption to Lake County's communities, and some of our most vulnerable individuals. There can be no room for PG&E and the California Public Utilities Commission to mistake the fact these events are disastrous for many California residents, and those most affected are too often those already facing immense challenge.
Members of your Board have been adamant that there are realities that must be faced, and PSPS Events are an inadequate, dysfunctional solution to wildfire risk. It is a reality that not everyone is independently able to buy and install a generator. It is a reality that minimum wage and other workers, hardworking people surviving paycheck to paycheck, are affected when their employers are unable or choose not to purchase generators.
Each of you have individually expressed that the effects upon our social structures are too great for us to remain silent. The attached letter, addressed to Marybel Batjer, President of the California Public Utilities Commission, documents Lake County's concerns.
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: Following up on your October 15, 2019 discussion and in light of the more recent, compounding PSPS events, approve the attached Letter to the California Public Utilities Commission, "PSPS Events are tearing the fabric of California's most vulnerable communities, and citizens are unable to plan their lives: when will the Commission intervene?" Authorize all Supervisors to Sign.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier the Action Item was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board.
Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened