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Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, March 16, 2021

9:00 AM · Board Chambers

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1. Call to Order

2. Moment of Silence

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Consideration of Extra Items Not Appearing on the Posted Agenda

4.1EXTRA ITEM: (a) Consideration of “extra” agenda item, and, (b) Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding Between California Government Operations Agency and the County of Lake Action Item Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo

Date: March 16, 2021 · To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors · From: Carol J. Huchingson, County Administrative Officer · Subject: EXTRA ITEM: (a) Consideration of "extra" agenda item, and, (b) Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding Between California Government Operations Agency and the County of Lake

Executive Summary

(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): (a) This item is being submitted as an "extra" agenda item. The justification for this request to consider an item not on the posted agenda is as follows: This item came to my attention subsequent to the posting of the current agenda and there is a need to take action before the next agenda. (b) I am requesting your Board consider the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between California Government Operations Agency and the County of Lake. As your Board is likely aware, the state originally advised counties that they would be required to enter into a contract with Blue Shield as the third-party administrator in order to participate in the statewide vaccinating provider network, despite the fact that counties are already operating vaccination sites. In response to the concerns of the counties and the preference to enter into agreements with the state versus the third-party administrator, this MOU has been drafted through the collaborative efforts of the counties and the state. Approval of this MOU is required for our County to continue to administer COVID-19 vaccinations and ensures the state will exercise reasonable effort to allocate sufficient doses of the vaccine for our administration to eligible individuals. This MOU requires each provider to use MyTurn.ca.gov to submit all required data reasonably necessary to manage the statewide vaccine network. This MOU requires that the County, as a provider of vaccinations, follow state criteria in determining eligibility for vaccination appointments, prioritization of appointments, including targeting appointments to members of underserved communities that have suffered a disproportionate burden of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recommended Action

(a) I request that the Board take action by motion to accept this item for consideration as an "extra" agenda item. (b) Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between California Government Operations Agency and the County of Lake, authorizing the County Administrative Officer to sign.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents Disaster Recovery

Original memo text
Memorandum Date: March 16, 2021 To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors From: Carol J. Huchingson, County Administrative Officer Subject: EXTRA ITEM: (a) Consideration of "extra" agenda item, and, (b) Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding Between California Government Operations Agency and the County of Lake Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): (a) This item is being submitted as an "extra" agenda item. The justification for this request to consider an item not on the posted agenda is as follows: This item came to my attention subsequent to the posting of the current agenda and there is a need to take action before the next agenda. (b) I am requesting your Board consider the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between California Government Operations Agency and the County of Lake. As your Board is likely aware, the state originally advised counties that they would be required to enter into a contract with Blue Shield as the third-party administrator in order to participate in the statewide vaccinating provider network, despite the fact that counties are already operating vaccination sites. In response to the concerns of the counties and the preference to enter into agreements with the state versus the third-party administrator, this MOU has been drafted through the collaborative efforts of the counties and the state. Approval of this MOU is required for our County to continue to administer COVID-19 vaccinations and ensures the state will exercise reasonable effort to allocate sufficient doses of the vaccine for our administration to eligible individuals. This MOU requires each provider to use MyTurn.ca.gov to submit all required data reasonably necessary to manage the statewide vaccine network. This MOU requires that the County, as a provider of vaccinations, follow state criteria in determining eligibility for vaccination appointments, prioritization of appointments, including targeting appointments to members of underserved communities that have suffered a disproportionate burden of the COVID-19 pandemic. If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only: Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________ Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable ☒ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades ☐ Economic Development ☒ Disaster Recovery ☐ County Workforce ☐ Revenue Generation ☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings If request for exemption from competitive bid in accordance with County Code Chapter 2 Sec. 2-38, fill in blanks below: Which exemption is being requested? How long has Agreement been in place? When was purchase last rebid? Reason for request to waive bid? Recommended Action: (a) I request that the Board take action by motion to accept this item for consideration as an "extra" agenda item. (b) Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between California Government Operations Agency and the County of Lake, authorizing the County Administrative Officer to sign.
a) On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved to take this item up as an extra, as there is a need to take immediate action and the need for action came to attention of the County subsequent to the agenda being posted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier b) On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved Memorandum of Understanding Between California Government Operations Agency and the County of Lake. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: a) Chair Sabatier introduced the item to the Board. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed. b) County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board. Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace and County Counsel Anita Grant spoke. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
4.2EXTRA ITEM: (a) Consideration of “extra” agenda item, and, (b) Consideration of letter to the Board of Forestry, authorizing the Chair to sign, voicing our opposition to proposed revisions to the state minimum fire safe regulations Action Item Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo

Date: March 16, 2021 · To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors · From: Supervisor Crandell, District 3 Supervisor · Subject: (a) Consideration of "extra" agenda item, and, (b) Consideration of letter to the Board of Forestry, authorizing the Chair to sign, voicing our opposition to proposed revisions to the state minimum fire safe regulations

Executive Summary

(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): (a) This item is being submitted as an "extra" agenda item. The justification for this request to consider an item not on the posted agenda is as follows: This item came to my attention subsequent to the posting of the current agenda and there is a need to take action before the next agenda. (b) I am requesting our Board approve the attached letter to the Board of Forestry, authorizing the Chair to sign, voicing our opposition to proposed revisions to the state minimum fire safe regulations. No County knows the impacts of devastating wildfires as does Lake County where, since 2015, more than 60% of our landmass has burned. The proposed regulations will throttle our long term recovery. Further, these regulations will have immense impacts on rural California. It is critical to take the time necessary to produce sensible provisions. It's more important to do it right than to do it quickly. The regulatory process should include a multidisciplinary team of experts in all relevant fields, including local planners, public works directors, and elected officials, to reach a informed balanced product that is a holistic approach to fire safety, acknowledges the need for continued housing in all areas of the state. The proposed regulations would establish "no build" zones throughout large swaths of California, including any area served by public roads deemed "substandard" by BOF. Even on roads not deemed "substandard," small projects involving the creation of even a single new parcel, no matter how large, or any change to a use permit or zoning, no matter how minor, would be required to upgrade public roads at the property owner's expense. The proposed regulations ignore the environmental consequences and physical constraints affecting the road widening and regrading that would be required. The proposed regulations give no consideration to the local community's housing needs, and would render housing production infeasible or unaffordable in many areas. The improvement requirements would also apply to any increase in commercial "service capacity," such as constructing a restaurant patio to expand socially distanced outdoor dining. These proposed regulations adopt a one-size-fits-all approach that imposes the same requirements on construction of a single family residence as on a multi-million dollar industrial facility, and on a two-unit parcel map (such as contemplated by Senate Bill 9) and a 3,000 unit planned development. These requirements would be mandated by state regulations, and would not be waivable by the local jurisdiction. Reverses longstanding Board of Forestry interpretation and application of their regulations.

Recommended Action

(a) I request that the Board take action by motion to accept this item for consideration as an "extra" agenda item. (b) Approve letter to State Board of Forestry, authorizing the Chair to sign.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents Public Safety Infrastructure Economic Development Disaster Recovery

Original memo text
Memorandum Date: March 16, 2021 To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors From: Supervisor Crandell, District 3 Supervisor Subject: (a) Consideration of "extra" agenda item, and, (b) Consideration of letter to the Board of Forestry, authorizing the Chair to sign, voicing our opposition to proposed revisions to the state minimum fire safe regulations Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): (a) This item is being submitted as an "extra" agenda item. The justification for this request to consider an item not on the posted agenda is as follows: This item came to my attention subsequent to the posting of the current agenda and there is a need to take action before the next agenda. (b) I am requesting our Board approve the attached letter to the Board of Forestry, authorizing the Chair to sign, voicing our opposition to proposed revisions to the state minimum fire safe regulations. No County knows the impacts of devastating wildfires as does Lake County where, since 2015, more than 60% of our landmass has burned. The proposed regulations will throttle our long term recovery. Further, these regulations will have immense impacts on rural California. It is critical to take the time necessary to produce sensible provisions. It's more important to do it right than to do it quickly. The regulatory process should include a multidisciplinary team of experts in all relevant fields, including local planners, public works directors, and elected officials, to reach a informed balanced product that is a holistic approach to fire safety, acknowledges the need for continued housing in all areas of the state. The proposed regulations would establish "no build" zones throughout large swaths of California, including any area served by public roads deemed "substandard" by BOF. Even on roads not deemed "substandard," small projects involving the creation of even a single new parcel, no matter how large, or any change to a use permit or zoning, no matter how minor, would be required to upgrade public roads at the property owner's expense. The proposed regulations ignore the environmental consequences and physical constraints affecting the road widening and regrading that would be required. The proposed regulations give no consideration to the local community's housing needs, and would render housing production infeasible or unaffordable in many areas. The improvement requirements would also apply to any increase in commercial "service capacity," such as constructing a restaurant patio to expand socially distanced outdoor dining. These proposed regulations adopt a one-size-fits-all approach that imposes the same requirements on construction of a single family residence as on a multi-million dollar industrial facility, and on a two-unit parcel map (such as contemplated by Senate Bill 9) and a 3,000 unit planned development. These requirements would be mandated by state regulations, and would not be waivable by the local jurisdiction. Reverses longstanding Board of Forestry interpretation and application of their regulations. If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only: Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________ Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable ☒ Well-being of Residents ☒ Public Safety ☒ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades ☒ Economic Development ☒ Disaster Recovery ☐ County Workforce ☐ Revenue Generation ☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings If request for exemption from competitive bid in accordance with County Code Chapter 2 Sec. 2-38, fill in blanks below: Which exemption is being requested? How long has Agreement been in place? When was purchase last rebid? Reason for request to waive bid? Recommended Action: (a) I request that the Board take action by motion to accept this item for consideration as an "extra" agenda item. (b) Approve letter to State Board of Forestry, authorizing the Chair to sign.
a) On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved to take this item up as an extra, as there is a need to take immediate action and the need for action came to attention of the County subsequent to the agenda being posted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier b) On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved letter to the Board of Forestry, authorizing the Chair to sign, voicing our opposition to proposed revisions to the state minimum fire safe regulations. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: a) Supervisor Crandell presented the item to the Board. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed. b) Supervisor Crandell presented the item to the Board. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

5. Approval of the Consent Agenda

5.1Adopt Proclamation March of Meals 2021 Proclamation passed on consent
5.2Adopt Proclamation Designating March 2021 as American Red Cross Month Proclamation passed on consent
5.3Approve Letter Supporting SB59 Action Item passed on consent
Staff memo

Date: March 16, 2021 · To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors · From: Bruno Sabatier, Chair and District 2 Supervisor · Subject: Approve Letter Supporting SB59

Executive Summary

(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): Senate Bill 59, introduced by Senator Caballero, is important the future of our cannabis cultivation industry. The state offers two license statuses. One is provisional, meaning CEQA has not been fully completed and a use permit has not yet been approved at the county level. Another is an annual license status that means that CEQA has been completed and that a use permit has been approved at the county level. Currently, if SB59 does not pass, provisional licenses will no longer be available as of January 1, 2022. With many of our cultivators running under a provisional due to our backlog in getting use permits approved, this is a crucial bill to help ensure continuity of the industry here in Lake County and also continuity of cannabis tax revenues.

Recommended Action

Approve letter supporting SB59.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Economic Development Revenue Generation

Original memo text
Memorandum Date: March 16, 2021 To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors From: Bruno Sabatier, Chair and District 2 Supervisor Subject: Approve Letter Supporting SB59 Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): Senate Bill 59, introduced by Senator Caballero, is important the future of our cannabis cultivation industry. The state offers two license statuses. One is provisional, meaning CEQA has not been fully completed and a use permit has not yet been approved at the county level. Another is an annual license status that means that CEQA has been completed and that a use permit has been approved at the county level. Currently, if SB59 does not pass, provisional licenses will no longer be available as of January 1, 2022. With many of our cultivators running under a provisional due to our backlog in getting use permits approved, this is a crucial bill to help ensure continuity of the industry here in Lake County and also continuity of cannabis tax revenues. If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only: Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________ Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable ☐ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades ☒ Economic Development ☐ Disaster Recovery ☐ County Workforce ☒ Revenue Generation ☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings If request for exemption from competitive bid in accordance with County Code Chapter 2 Sec. 2-38, fill in blanks below: Which exemption is being requested? How long has Agreement been in place? When was purchase last rebid? Reason for request to waive bid? Recommended Action: Approve letter supporting SB59.
5.4Approve Letter of Support to Senator McGuire for Senate Bill 685 - Employment of Minors in Agricultural Packing Plants. Letter passed on consent
Staff memo

Date: March 16, 2021 · To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors · From: Jessica Pyska, District 5 Supervisor Tina Scott, District 4 Supervisor · Subject: Approve Letter of Support to Senator McGuire for Senate Bill 685 - Employment of Minors in Agricultural Packing Plants.

Executive Summary

(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): Senator McGuire is pleased to have introduced SB 685, the renewal of SB 702, which permits the employment of Lake County 16 and 17 year olds in pear packing plants for 60-hours a week during harvest time when school is not in session. This exemption is set to sunset on January 1, 2022. SB 685 would simply extend the sunset date to January 1, 2032. The exemption for minors working in agricultural packing plants in Lake County was originally enacted in 1996 to help labor shortages during August's pear picking season. The sunset has been extended 4 times with no opposition since its original creation. Existing law allows the Labor Commissioner, upon approval from the Lake County Board of Education, to permit agricultural packing plants to employ minors enrolled in Lake County schools when they are not in session. This bill would extend the exemption for Lake County until January 2032 and maintain all the existing requirements from employers to receive the exemption. The exemption does not affect any California overtime laws. Additionally, SB 685 requires a report from the Labor Commissioner to be submitted to the legislature on the general working conditions of minors employed in agricultural packing plants by November 2030. SB 685 would continue the economic benefit this exemption provides to Lake County teens and families.

Recommended Action

Approve Letter of Support to Senator McGuire for Senate Bill 685 - Employment of Minors in Agricultural Packing Plants and authorize the Chair to sign.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Economic Development County Workforce

Original memo text
Memorandum Date: March 16, 2021 To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors From: Jessica Pyska, District 5 Supervisor Tina Scott, District 4 Supervisor Subject: Approve Letter of Support to Senator McGuire for Senate Bill 685 - Employment of Minors in Agricultural Packing Plants. Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): Senator McGuire is pleased to have introduced SB 685, the renewal of SB 702, which permits the employment of Lake County 16 and 17 year olds in pear packing plants for 60-hours a week during harvest time when school is not in session. This exemption is set to sunset on January 1, 2022. SB 685 would simply extend the sunset date to January 1, 2032. The exemption for minors working in agricultural packing plants in Lake County was originally enacted in 1996 to help labor shortages during August's pear picking season. The sunset has been extended 4 times with no opposition since its original creation. Existing law allows the Labor Commissioner, upon approval from the Lake County Board of Education, to permit agricultural packing plants to employ minors enrolled in Lake County schools when they are not in session. This bill would extend the exemption for Lake County until January 2032 and maintain all the existing requirements from employers to receive the exemption. The exemption does not affect any California overtime laws. Additionally, SB 685 requires a report from the Labor Commissioner to be submitted to the legislature on the general working conditions of minors employed in agricultural packing plants by November 2030. SB 685 would continue the economic benefit this exemption provides to Lake County teens and families. If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only: Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________ Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable ☐ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades ☒ Economic Development ☐ Disaster Recovery ☒ County Workforce ☐ Revenue Generation ☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings If request for exemption from competitive bid in accordance with County Code Chapter 2 Sec. 2-38, fill in blanks below: Which exemption is being requested? How long has Agreement been in place? When was purchase last rebid? Reason for request to waive bid? Recommended Action: Approve Letter of Support to Senator McGuire for Senate Bill 685 - Employment of Minors in Agricultural Packing Plants and authorize the Chair to sign.
5.5Approve Agricultural Specialist Extra-Help Position Action Item passed on consent
Staff memo

Date: March 16, 2021 · To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors · From: Carol Huchingson, County Administrative Officer · Subject: Agricultural Specialist Extra-Help Position

Executive Summary

(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): Staff submits for your Board's consideration and approval the creation of an Extra Help Agricultural Specialist, tied to grade 107 at $15.84 per hour. There are various departments within the County that use extra help staff to perform clerical, administrative, general support, and seasonal work. The creation of the Extra Help Agricultural Specialist classification will give Agricultural Department the ability to hire seasonal Specialist to carry out the duties assigned in the Insect Detection Trapping Program. This is an Extra-Help temporary position starting the last week of April and ending last week of October each year.

Recommended Action

Staff requests your Board's approval to create an Extra Help Agricultural Specialist, tied to grade 107 at $15.84 per hour.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Original memo text
Memorandum Date: March 16, 2021 To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors From: Carol Huchingson, County Administrative Officer Subject: Agricultural Specialist Extra-Help Position Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): Staff submits for your Board's consideration and approval the creation of an Extra Help Agricultural Specialist, tied to grade 107 at $15.84 per hour. There are various departments within the County that use extra help staff to perform clerical, administrative, general support, and seasonal work. The creation of the Extra Help Agricultural Specialist classification will give Agricultural Department the ability to hire seasonal Specialist to carry out the duties assigned in the Insect Detection Trapping Program. This is an Extra-Help temporary position starting the last week of April and ending last week of October each year. If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only: Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________ Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable ☐ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades ☐ Economic Development ☐ Disaster Recovery ☐ County Workforce ☐ Revenue Generation ☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings If request for exemption from competitive bid in accordance with County Code Chapter 2 Sec. 2-38, fill in blanks below: Which exemption is being requested? How long has Agreement been in place? When was purchase last rebid? Reason for request to waive bid? Recommended Action: Staff requests your Board's approval to create an Extra Help Agricultural Specialist, tied to grade 107 at $15.84 per hour.
5.6Approve Minutes of the Board of Supervisors Meetings March 2, 2021 and March 9, 2021 Minutes passed on consent
BOSMinutes03022021 BOSMinutes03092021
5.7Approve Late Travel Claim for Poll Worker Lorelei Franco in the amount of $28.47 and Authorize the Auditor-Controller to Process Payment. Report passed on consent
Staff memo

Date: March 16, 2021 · To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors · From: Maria Valadez, Registrar of Voters · Subject: Approve Late Travel Claim for Poll Worker Lorelei Franco in the amount of $28.47 and Authorize the Auditor-Controller to Process Payment.

Executive Summary

Lorelei Franco was hired as a poll worker for the November 2020 General Election, she attended clerk training class on 10/28/20 and tech training class on 11/1/2020. Unfortunately it was not discovered, until Ms. Franco received her check, that she was paid mileage for only one class attendance. Per Resolution No 2020-143, those poll workers incurring travel expenses for attending classes shall receive travel reimbursement. Ms. Franco received travel reimbursement for attending the 11/1/2020 class but no travel reimbursement for attending the 10/28/2020 class. The Registrar of Voters office requests your Board authorize the Auditor-Controller to process payment in the amount of $28.47 for Ms. Franco's late travel claim for attending class on 10/28/2020. Not applicable

Recommended Action

Approve Late Travel Claim for Poll Worker Lorelei Franco in the amount of $28.47 and Authorize the Auditor-Controller to Process Payment. MEMO/BOS// BOS Memo Template - ROV Approve Late Travel Claim

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Original memo text
Memorandum Date: March 16, 2021 To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors From: Maria Valadez, Registrar of Voters Subject: Approve Late Travel Claim for Poll Worker Lorelei Franco in the amount of $28.47 and Authorize the Auditor-Controller to Process Payment. Executive Summary: Lorelei Franco was hired as a poll worker for the November 2020 General Election, she attended clerk training class on 10/28/20 and tech training class on 11/1/2020. Unfortunately it was not discovered, until Ms. Franco received her check, that she was paid mileage for only one class attendance. Per Resolution No 2020-143, those poll workers incurring travel expenses for attending classes shall receive travel reimbursement. Ms. Franco received travel reimbursement for attending the 11/1/2020 class but no travel reimbursement for attending the 10/28/2020 class. The Registrar of Voters office requests your Board authorize the Auditor-Controller to process payment in the amount of $28.47 for Ms. Franco's late travel claim for attending class on 10/28/2020. If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only: Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________ Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☒ Not applicable ☐ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades ☐ Economic Development ☐ Disaster Recovery ☐ County Workforce ☐ Revenue Generation ☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings If request for exemption from competitive bid in accordance with County Code Chapter 2 Sec. 2-38, fill in blanks below: Which exemption is being requested? How long has Agreement been in place? When was purchase last rebid? Reason for request to waive bid? Recommended Action: Approve Late Travel Claim for Poll Worker Lorelei Franco in the amount of $28.47 and Authorize the Auditor-Controller to Process Payment. MEMO/BOS// BOS Memo Template - ROV Approve Late Travel Claim
5.8Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2021-17 Establishing Position Allocations for Fiscal Year to Conform to the Mid-Year Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, Revising Salaries for Budget Unit 8695, Special Districts. Action Item passed on consent Adopted — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Scott
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo

Date: March 16, 2021 · To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors · From: Pam Samac - Human Resources Director · Subject: Consideration of a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2021-17 Establishing Position Allocations for Fiscal Year to Conform to the Mid-Year Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, Revising Salaries for Budget Unit 8695, Special Districts.

Executive Summary

(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): During mid-year budget review, Special Districts requested and your Board approved the allocation of one (1) Special Districts Customer Service Supervisor classification. The Special Districts Customer Service Supervisor classification had previously been assigned grade A21 and the salary has not been revised to reflect the findings from the Classification and Compensation study. Based on the County's internal equity between supervisors and subordinates, the Human Resources Director is proposing the following grade: Proposed Grade and entry step: S15 $19.30 hourly Subordinate Classification Special Districts Customer Service Coordinator Current Grade: G09 $16.64 hourly

Recommended Action

Staff requests your Board's approval to Amend Resolution No. 2021-17 Establishing Position Allocations for Fiscal Year to Conform to the Mid-Year Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, Revising Salaries for Budget Unit 8695, Special Districts, pending meet and confer with the employee union.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: County Workforce

Original memo text
Memorandum Date: March 16, 2021 To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors From: Pam Samac - Human Resources Director Subject: Consideration of a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2021-17 Establishing Position Allocations for Fiscal Year to Conform to the Mid-Year Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, Revising Salaries for Budget Unit 8695, Special Districts. Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): During mid-year budget review, Special Districts requested and your Board approved the allocation of one (1) Special Districts Customer Service Supervisor classification. The Special Districts Customer Service Supervisor classification had previously been assigned grade A21 and the salary has not been revised to reflect the findings from the Classification and Compensation study. Based on the County's internal equity between supervisors and subordinates, the Human Resources Director is proposing the following grade: Proposed Grade and entry step: S15 $19.30 hourly Subordinate Classification Special Districts Customer Service Coordinator Current Grade: G09 $16.64 hourly If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only: Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________ Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable ☐ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades ☐ Economic Development ☐ Disaster Recovery ☒ County Workforce ☐ Revenue Generation ☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings If request for exemption from competitive bid in accordance with County Code Chapter 2 Sec. 2-38, fill in blanks below: Which exemption is being requested? How long has Agreement been in place? When was purchase last rebid? Reason for request to waive bid? Recommended Action: Staff requests your Board's approval to Amend Resolution No. 2021-17 Establishing Position Allocations for Fiscal Year to Conform to the Mid-Year Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, Revising Salaries for Budget Unit 8695, Special Districts, pending meet and confer with the employee union.
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda items 5.1 through 5.8. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier

6. Timed Items

6.19:05 A.M. - Public Input
6.29:06 A.M. - Consideration of Update on COVID-19 Report
no itemized roll call in the official record
Staff memo

Date: March 16, 2021 · To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors · From: Dr. Gary Pace, Public Health Officer · Subject: Consideration of Update on COVID-19

Executive Summary

(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): I am requesting an opportunity to provide your Board with a brief update on COVID-19.

Recommended Action

Report Only

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents

Original memo text
Memorandum Date: March 16, 2021 To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors From: Dr. Gary Pace, Public Health Officer Subject: Consideration of Update on COVID-19 Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): I am requesting an opportunity to provide your Board with a brief update on COVID-19. If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only: Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________ Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable ☒ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades ☐ Economic Development ☐ Disaster Recovery ☐ County Workforce ☐ Revenue Generation ☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings If request for exemption from competitive bid in accordance with County Code Chapter 2 Sec. 2-38, fill in blanks below: Which exemption is being requested? How long has Agreement been in place? When was purchase last rebid? Reason for request to waive bid? Recommended Action: Report Only
Report Only.
Clerk’s notes: Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace presented the item to the Board. Epidemiologist Sarah Marikos presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.39:15 A.M. – PUBLIC HEARING – Consideration of Resolution Declaring County-Owned Real Property as Surplus and Proposed Real Property Exchange Public Hearing Adopted — Pass
no itemized roll call in the official record
Staff memo

Date: March 16, 2021 · To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors · From: Carol J. Huchingson, County Administrative Officer · Subject: 9:15 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of Resolution Declaring County-Owned Real Property as Surplus and Proposed Real Property Exchange

Executive Summary

(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): On January 15, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-06-19 directing the Department of General Services (DGS) to collaborate with the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) to identify and prioritize excess state-owned property for sustainable, innovative and cost-effective housing developments to address California's shortage of affordable housing. As part of this initiative, the Lakeport Armory property located at 1431 Hoyt Avenue, Lakeport CA was identified as excess state-owned property. Beginning in 2020, California State Senator Mike McGuire, County of Lake, City of Clearlake, and various State of California agencies began discussions exploring the opportunity of a land swap involving the state-owned Lakeport Armory and the county-owned vacant property located at 15837 18th Avenue, Clearlake, CA. This land exchange would provide an opportunity to build at least 50% of the housing units as deed restricted affordable units located within the City of Clearlake and would allow the relocation of the Sheriff's Office to the Lakeport Armory to help address the their space needs. In preparation for these projects, action is needed to declare the 15.5 acre county-owned vacant real property (APN 010-043-01) located in the City Clearlake as surplus and authorize the exchange and disposition of said property for the benefit of the public. Government Code 25365 allows your Board to grant, convey, quitclaim, assign, or otherwise transfer to the state any real or personal property, or interest therein belonging to the County that is not required for County use and in conjunction allows the County to acquire property required for public use. On January 12, 2021, your Board directed staff to complete all tasks necessary to declare the county-owned vacant real property (APN 010-043-01) as surplus in preparation for the proposed Lakeport Armory/Clearlake Property Land Swap. January 26, 2021 - City of Clearlake Planning Commission adopted a General Plan Consistency Determination with Resolution 2021-02 for the county-owned property (APN 010-043-01) located at 15837 18th Avenue, Clearlake, CA. January 28, 2021 - County of Lake Planning Commission adopted the General Plan Conformity Report for the state-owned property (APN 003-046-75) located at 1431 Hoyt Avenue, Lakeport, CA. March 16, 2021 - County of Lake Board of Supervisors to consider two Resolutions to declare county-owned real property as surplus and consider pursuing and authorizing the development and execution of a property Exchange Agreement with the State of California. If the Board chooses to surplus the property (APN 010-043-01) located at 15837 18th Avenue, Clearlake, CA and move forward with the land exchange, the next step includes developing the Exchange Agreement with the State of California to legally transact the land exchange for the two involved properties for the public uses previously referenced.

Recommended Action

Adopt the following Resolutions a) Declaring the Board of Supervisor's intention to exchange County property not required for public use located at 15837 18th Avenue, Clearlake, CA for property owned by the State and required for County use and b) Authorizing the County Administrative Officer to negotiate, execute and implement the property Exchange Agreement with the State of California and to carry out all necessary actions needed to complete the exchange.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Public Safety Economic Development Community Collaboration

Original memo text
Memorandum Date: March 16, 2021 To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors From: Carol J. Huchingson, County Administrative Officer Subject: 9:15 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of Resolution Declaring County-Owned Real Property as Surplus and Proposed Real Property Exchange Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): On January 15, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-06-19 directing the Department of General Services (DGS) to collaborate with the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) to identify and prioritize excess state-owned property for sustainable, innovative and cost-effective housing developments to address California's shortage of affordable housing. As part of this initiative, the Lakeport Armory property located at 1431 Hoyt Avenue, Lakeport CA was identified as excess state-owned property. Beginning in 2020, California State Senator Mike McGuire, County of Lake, City of Clearlake, and various State of California agencies began discussions exploring the opportunity of a land swap involving the state-owned Lakeport Armory and the county-owned vacant property located at 15837 18th Avenue, Clearlake, CA. This land exchange would provide an opportunity to build at least 50% of the housing units as deed restricted affordable units located within the City of Clearlake and would allow the relocation of the Sheriff's Office to the Lakeport Armory to help address the their space needs. In preparation for these projects, action is needed to declare the 15.5 acre county-owned vacant real property (APN 010-043-01) located in the City Clearlake as surplus and authorize the exchange and disposition of said property for the benefit of the public. Government Code 25365 allows your Board to grant, convey, quitclaim, assign, or otherwise transfer to the state any real or personal property, or interest therein belonging to the County that is not required for County use and in conjunction allows the County to acquire property required for public use. On January 12, 2021, your Board directed staff to complete all tasks necessary to declare the county-owned vacant real property (APN 010-043-01) as surplus in preparation for the proposed Lakeport Armory/Clearlake Property Land Swap. January 26, 2021 - City of Clearlake Planning Commission adopted a General Plan Consistency Determination with Resolution 2021-02 for the county-owned property (APN 010-043-01) located at 15837 18th Avenue, Clearlake, CA. January 28, 2021 - County of Lake Planning Commission adopted the General Plan Conformity Report for the state-owned property (APN 003-046-75) located at 1431 Hoyt Avenue, Lakeport, CA. March 16, 2021 - County of Lake Board of Supervisors to consider two Resolutions to declare county-owned real property as surplus and consider pursuing and authorizing the development and execution of a property Exchange Agreement with the State of California. If the Board chooses to surplus the property (APN 010-043-01) located at 15837 18th Avenue, Clearlake, CA and move forward with the land exchange, the next step includes developing the Exchange Agreement with the State of California to legally transact the land exchange for the two involved properties for the public uses previously referenced. If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only: Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________ Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable ☐ Well-being of Residents ☒ Public Safety ☐ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades ☒ Economic Development ☐ Disaster Recovery ☐ County Workforce ☐ Revenue Generation ☒ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings If request for exemption from competitive bid in accordance with County Code Chapter 2 Sec. 2-38, fill in blanks below: Which exemption is being requested? How long has Agreement been in place? When was purchase last rebid? Reason for request to waive bid? Recommended Action: Adopt the following Resolutions a) Declaring the Board of Supervisor's intention to exchange County property not required for public use located at 15837 18th Avenue, Clearlake, CA for property owned by the State and required for County use and b) Authorizing the County Administrative Officer to negotiate, execute and implement the property Exchange Agreement with the State of California and to carry out all necessary actions needed to complete the exchange.
a) Supervisor Simon offered the resolution and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier b) Supervisor Simon offered the resolution and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer introduced the item to the Board. Assistant County Administrative Officer Susan Parker presented the item to the Board. Sheriff Brian Martin and Clearlake City Manager Alan Flora spoke. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.410:15 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation March of Meals 2021 Proclamation
no itemized roll call in the official record
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier read the proclamation into the record and presented it. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.510:16 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating March 2021 as American Red Cross Month Proclamation
no itemized roll call in the official record
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Pyska read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Red Cross representative Deborah Smith Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak
6.610:30 A.M. - Consideration of Update from Treasurer- Tax Collector on Tax Sale, Investment Advisor Request for Proposals and Investment Policy Report
no itemized roll call in the official record
Staff memo

Date: March 16, 2021 · To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors · From: Bruno Sabatier, Chair and District 2 Supervisor Jessica Pyska, District 5 Supervisor · Subject: Consideration of Update from Treasurer- Tax Collector on Tax Sale, Investment Advisor Request for Proposals and Investment Policy

Executive Summary

(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): As our Board's Treasurer-Tax Collector ad hoc committee, we are requesting Barbara Ringen provide an update, during our 03/16/21 agenda, on the Tax Sale, the status of the Investment Advisor Request for Proposals and development/update of the Investment Policy.

Recommended Action

Report only.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Economic Development Revenue Generation Business Process Efficiency

Original memo text
Memorandum Date: March 16, 2021 To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors From: Bruno Sabatier, Chair and District 2 Supervisor Jessica Pyska, District 5 Supervisor Subject: Consideration of Update from Treasurer- Tax Collector on Tax Sale, Investment Advisor Request for Proposals and Investment Policy Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): As our Board's Treasurer-Tax Collector ad hoc committee, we are requesting Barbara Ringen provide an update, during our 03/16/21 agenda, on the Tax Sale, the status of the Investment Advisor Request for Proposals and development/update of the Investment Policy. If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only: Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________ Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable ☐ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades ☒ Economic Development ☐ Disaster Recovery ☐ County Workforce ☒ Revenue Generation ☐ Community Collaboration ☒ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings If request for exemption from competitive bid in accordance with County Code Chapter 2 Sec. 2-38, fill in blanks below: Which exemption is being requested? How long has Agreement been in place? When was purchase last rebid? Reason for request to waive bid? Recommended Action: Report only.
Report Only.
Clerk’s notes: Treasurer-Tax Collector Barbara Ringen presented the item to the Board. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.710:50 A.M. - Consideration of (a) Resolution regarding Early Activations for Cannabis Cultivation (b) new Ad Hoc Committee to review, revise, and revamp the cannabis cultivation ordinance of Chapter 21, Article 27.13 (at) Action Item Adopted — Pass
no itemized roll call in the official record
Staff memo

Date: March 16, 2021 · To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors · From: Bruno Sabatier, Chair and District 2 Supervisor · Subject: Consideration of (a) Resolution regarding Early Activations for Cannabis Cultivation (b) new Ad Hoc Committee to review, revise, and revamp the cannabis cultivation ordinance of Chapter 21, Article 27.13 (at)

Executive Summary

(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): (a) Resolution Early Activation has been a useful tool in getting cannabis cultivation applicants started as quickly as possible. However, certain aspects of the process need to be clarified to ensure that applicants are aware of what is required from them and what is required of the county to ensure compliance with CEQA. Good standing such as paying taxes, being appropriately licensed, and no violations of local or state code is necessary in order to request any new early activation permit if you are still working towards obtaining a use permit. All Early Activation processes require CEQA documentation to allow staff the ability to review the project impacts to the environment in order to make a decision on whether or not an Early Activation permit is appropriate for a project. A circulation of the project to the public and to the local agencies is a requirement of CEQA as well. (b) Ad Hoc Committee It has become more evident the more discussions that are had about our cannabis cultivation ordinance that it requires a full review. The ordinance was built prior to the final rules of the state and has been partially amended to fix certain aspects of the ordinance that were posing problems. However, it is my understanding that there may be a lot of room for improvement which can truly help reduce the timeline required to approve these applications. This would be greatly beneficial to both the applicants and staff in dealing with such a large volume of applications. I am requesting that the board approve the creation of an ad hoc committee dedicated to reviewing and revising the current ordinance. The committee would be made up of a 9 member group as suggested below: - 2 Board of Supervisors (Crandell, Sabatier) - 2 Planning Commissioners (Brown, Williams) - 1 Law Enforcement (Sergeant Keithly) - 1 Farm Bureau (Brenna Sullivan) - 1 Ag Commissioner (Steve Hajik) - 1 Community Development (Toccarra Thomas) - 1 Lake County Cannabis Alliance (Jennifer Smith)

Recommended Action

(a) Adopt Resolution regarding Early Activations for Cannabis Cultivation (b) Approve the creation of the new ad hoc committee to revise 27.13 (at) Cannabis Cultivation ordinance.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Economic Development Revenue Generation Business Process Efficiency

Original memo text
Memorandum Date: March 16, 2021 To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors From: Bruno Sabatier, Chair and District 2 Supervisor Subject: Consideration of (a) Resolution regarding Early Activations for Cannabis Cultivation (b) new Ad Hoc Committee to review, revise, and revamp the cannabis cultivation ordinance of Chapter 21, Article 27.13 (at) Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): (a) Resolution Early Activation has been a useful tool in getting cannabis cultivation applicants started as quickly as possible. However, certain aspects of the process need to be clarified to ensure that applicants are aware of what is required from them and what is required of the county to ensure compliance with CEQA. Good standing such as paying taxes, being appropriately licensed, and no violations of local or state code is necessary in order to request any new early activation permit if you are still working towards obtaining a use permit. All Early Activation processes require CEQA documentation to allow staff the ability to review the project impacts to the environment in order to make a decision on whether or not an Early Activation permit is appropriate for a project. A circulation of the project to the public and to the local agencies is a requirement of CEQA as well. (b) Ad Hoc Committee It has become more evident the more discussions that are had about our cannabis cultivation ordinance that it requires a full review. The ordinance was built prior to the final rules of the state and has been partially amended to fix certain aspects of the ordinance that were posing problems. However, it is my understanding that there may be a lot of room for improvement which can truly help reduce the timeline required to approve these applications. This would be greatly beneficial to both the applicants and staff in dealing with such a large volume of applications. I am requesting that the board approve the creation of an ad hoc committee dedicated to reviewing and revising the current ordinance. The committee would be made up of a 9 member group as suggested below: - 2 Board of Supervisors (Crandell, Sabatier) - 2 Planning Commissioners (Brown, Williams) - 1 Law Enforcement (Sergeant Keithly) - 1 Farm Bureau (Brenna Sullivan) - 1 Ag Commissioner (Steve Hajik) - 1 Community Development (Toccarra Thomas) - 1 Lake County Cannabis Alliance (Jennifer Smith) If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only: Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________ Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable ☐ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades ☒ Economic Development ☐ Disaster Recovery ☐ County Workforce ☒ Revenue Generation ☐ Community Collaboration ☒ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings If request for exemption from competitive bid in accordance with County Code Chapter 2 Sec. 2-38, fill in blanks below: Which exemption is being requested? How long has Agreement been in place? When was purchase last rebid? Reason for request to waive bid? Recommended Action: (a) Adopt Resolution regarding Early Activations for Cannabis Cultivation (b) Approve the creation of the new ad hoc committee to revise 27.13 (at) Cannabis Cultivation ordinance.
Supervisor Crandell offered the resolution and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier There was Board consensus to bring back the discussion of an Ad Hoc Committee.
Clerk’s notes: Chair Sabatier presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Deputy Community Development Director Toccarra Nicole Thomas spoke. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke via Zoom: Crystal Keesey, Charleen Wignall, Sarah Bodnar, Damien Ramirez, Bo, Joseph Gusto, and Jennifer Smith. Chair Sabatier read written comment from the Lake County Cannabis Alliance. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.811:30 A.M. - Consideration of Continuation of Public Hearing regarding the Intent to Vacate a Roadway known as Arabian Lane (CR#148D) in the Hidden Valley Lake Area to March 23, 2021 at 9:45 A.M. Public Hearing Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo

Date: March 11, 2021 · To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors · From: Scott De Leon, Public Works Director · Subject: Consideration of Continuation of Public Hearing regarding the Intent to Vacate a Roadway known as Arabian Lane (CR#148D) in the Hidden Valley Lake Area

Executive Summary

(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): On February 23, 2021, The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution of Intent to vacate a roadway known as Arabian Lane and set a public hearing for this item on March 16, 2021. Due to an oversight in notification, we are requesting that this item be moved to the March 23, 2021 Board of Supervisors meeting so that the public has due notice of this public hearing.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Original memo text
Memorandum Date: March 11, 2021 To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors From: Scott De Leon, Public Works Director Subject: Consideration of Continuation of Public Hearing regarding the Intent to Vacate a Roadway known as Arabian Lane (CR#148D) in the Hidden Valley Lake Area Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): On February 23, 2021, The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution of Intent to vacate a roadway known as Arabian Lane and set a public hearing for this item on March 16, 2021. Due to an oversight in notification, we are requesting that this item be moved to the March 23, 2021 Board of Supervisors meeting so that the public has due notice of this public hearing. If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only: Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________ Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable ☐ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades ☐ Economic Development ☐ Disaster Recovery ☐ County Workforce ☐ Revenue Generation ☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings If request for exemption from competitive bid in accordance with County Code Chapter 2 Sec. 2-38, fill in blanks below: Which exemption is being requested? How long has Agreement been in place? When was purchase last rebid? Reason for request to waive bid? Recommended Action:
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved Continuation of Public Hearing regarding the Intent to Vacate a Roadway known as Arabian Lane (CR#148D) in the Hidden Valley Lake Area to March 23, 2021 at 9:45 A.M. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Chair Sabatier introduced the item to the Board. Public Works Director Scott De Leon and County Counsel Anita Grant spoke. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

7. Non-Timed Items

7.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
7.2Consideration of $26,000 Funding Allocation to the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority Action Item Adopted — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo

Date: March 16, 2021 · To: The Honorable , Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors · From: Moke Simon, District 1 Supervisor, Risk Reduction Authority Chair Jessica Pyska, District 5 Supervisor, Risk Reduction Authority Vice Chair · Subject: Consideration of $26,000 Funding Allocation to the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority

Executive Summary

(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): As our Board is aware, the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority Joint Powers Agreement (LCCRRA) was originally created in 2018 and amended in 2019, by the County of Lake, the Lakeport Fire Protection District, the Northshore Fire Protection District, the South Lake County Fire Protection District, the Kelseyville Fire Protection District, and the Lake County Fire Protection District. The LCCRRA was formed to support the entire Lake County community through the effective use of the authority of local governments, implement programs offering low-or no-cost risk reduction resources to the public, the development of funding to implement and maintain such programs, and to provide informational and educational resources to the public so that they are better able to assess and manage these risks. Upon formation, the LCCRRA committed to: 1. Development of low or no cost resources to reduce the risks of fire from hazardous vegetation, earthquakes, and environmental causes. 2. Development of community infrastructure improvements. 3. Development of property inspection programs and scoring and assessment tools to prioritize the level of individual and community risk. 4. Development and management of funding sources necessary to support the RRA's risk reduction programs. 5. Development of educational and training tools to assist RRA members, the public, and non-member governmental agencies in discovering, assessing and reducing the risks associated with fire and other disasters and mitigating the potential impacts. 6. Development of community programs to improve the resilience of our local forested area. 7. Enforcement of County, State and Federal laws. The LCCRRA is now in the process of expanding to include additional member seats and has adopted the following priorities for 2021: * Expand the JPA to seven members * Secure RRA Coordinator under contract * Secure needed funding from member agencies for contract support * Seek grant funding opportunities * Secure CMAT (Community Mitigation Assessment Team) Develop organizational/departmental/committee hierarchy Develop overall strategy for all risk reduction * Support completion of the CWPP (Community Wildfire Prevention Program) Focus on identified priorities, strategize implementation, assign responsibility and follow-up reporting * Support CLERC (Clearlake Environmental Research Center) Implementing shovel-ready projects Streamline permitting to move projects to shovel-ready Ongoing and future grant opportunities * Support Community Wildfire Risk Reduction programs (the work of the Fire Safe Council) Fire Wise Communities Fire Break Maintenance "Broom Buster" project Grazing goats Lake County Prescribed Burn Associations * Host, support and coordinate partner agencies for community education, events and programs In order to achieve its mission and priorities, the LCCRRA is seeking support necessary to procure applicable grants and engage in additional fund raising activity. At this time, the LCCRRA seeks an allocation of $26,000 from the County to help provide initial funding for these services. Going forward, it is the intent of the RRA that future funding for these services will be supported by those grants acquired in the first year. The $26,000 in funds requested could be made available through the Cannabis Tax policy adopted by our Board, under the category of Economic Development/Housing/Risk Reduction.

Recommended Action

Approve $26,000 Funding Allocation to the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents Public Safety Infrastructure Economic Development Disaster Recovery Community Collaboration

Original memo text
Memorandum Date: March 16, 2021 To: The Honorable , Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors From: Moke Simon, District 1 Supervisor, Risk Reduction Authority Chair Jessica Pyska, District 5 Supervisor, Risk Reduction Authority Vice Chair Subject: Consideration of $26,000 Funding Allocation to the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): As our Board is aware, the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority Joint Powers Agreement (LCCRRA) was originally created in 2018 and amended in 2019, by the County of Lake, the Lakeport Fire Protection District, the Northshore Fire Protection District, the South Lake County Fire Protection District, the Kelseyville Fire Protection District, and the Lake County Fire Protection District. The LCCRRA was formed to support the entire Lake County community through the effective use of the authority of local governments, implement programs offering low-or no-cost risk reduction resources to the public, the development of funding to implement and maintain such programs, and to provide informational and educational resources to the public so that they are better able to assess and manage these risks. Upon formation, the LCCRRA committed to: 1. Development of low or no cost resources to reduce the risks of fire from hazardous vegetation, earthquakes, and environmental causes. 2. Development of community infrastructure improvements. 3. Development of property inspection programs and scoring and assessment tools to prioritize the level of individual and community risk. 4. Development and management of funding sources necessary to support the RRA's risk reduction programs. 5. Development of educational and training tools to assist RRA members, the public, and non-member governmental agencies in discovering, assessing and reducing the risks associated with fire and other disasters and mitigating the potential impacts. 6. Development of community programs to improve the resilience of our local forested area. 7. Enforcement of County, State and Federal laws. The LCCRRA is now in the process of expanding to include additional member seats and has adopted the following priorities for 2021: * Expand the JPA to seven members * Secure RRA Coordinator under contract * Secure needed funding from member agencies for contract support * Seek grant funding opportunities * Secure CMAT (Community Mitigation Assessment Team) Develop organizational/departmental/committee hierarchy Develop overall strategy for all risk reduction * Support completion of the CWPP (Community Wildfire Prevention Program) Focus on identified priorities, strategize implementation, assign responsibility and follow-up reporting * Support CLERC (Clearlake Environmental Research Center) Implementing shovel-ready projects Streamline permitting to move projects to shovel-ready Ongoing and future grant opportunities * Support Community Wildfire Risk Reduction programs (the work of the Fire Safe Council) Fire Wise Communities Fire Break Maintenance "Broom Buster" project Grazing goats Lake County Prescribed Burn Associations * Host, support and coordinate partner agencies for community education, events and programs In order to achieve its mission and priorities, the LCCRRA is seeking support necessary to procure applicable grants and engage in additional fund raising activity. At this time, the LCCRRA seeks an allocation of $26,000 from the County to help provide initial funding for these services. Going forward, it is the intent of the RRA that future funding for these services will be supported by those grants acquired in the first year. The $26,000 in funds requested could be made available through the Cannabis Tax policy adopted by our Board, under the category of Economic Development/Housing/Risk Reduction. If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only: Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________ Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable ☒ Well-being of Residents ☒ Public Safety ☒ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades ☒ Economic Development ☒ Disaster Recovery ☐ County Workforce ☐ Revenue Generation ☒ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings If request for exemption from competitive bid in accordance with County Code Chapter 2 Sec. 2-38, fill in blanks below: Which exemption is being requested? How long has Agreement been in place? When was purchase last rebid? Reason for request to waive bid? Recommended Action: Approve $26,000 Funding Allocation to the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority.
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved $26,000 Funding Allocation to the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Simon presented the item to the Board. County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson spoke. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.3Consideration of the following Advisory Board appointments: Audit Committee and Western Region Town Hall Appointment Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo

Date: March 16, 2021 · To: Lake County Board of Supervisors · From: Johanna DeLong, Assistant Clerk of the Board · Subject: Consideration of Advisory Board Appointments

Executive Summary

(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): Audit Committee: Vacancies: (3) - (1) General Public - (2) Grand Jury Applicants: Ronald Nagy Western Region Town Hall: Vacancies: (1) Applicants: Thomas Aceves

Recommended Action

Appoint qualified applicants to the specified advisory board.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Community Collaboration

Original memo text
Memorandum Date: March 16, 2021 To: Lake County Board of Supervisors From: Johanna DeLong, Assistant Clerk of the Board Subject: Consideration of Advisory Board Appointments Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): Audit Committee: Vacancies: (3) - (1) General Public - (2) Grand Jury Applicants: Ronald Nagy Western Region Town Hall: Vacancies: (1) Applicants: Thomas Aceves If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only: Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________ Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable ☐ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades ☐ Economic Development ☐ Disaster Recovery ☐ County Workforce ☐ Revenue Generation ☒ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings If request for exemption from competitive bid in accordance with County Code Chapter 2 Sec. 2-38, fill in blanks below: Which exemption is being requested? How long has Agreement been in place? When was purchase last rebid? Reason for request to waive bid? Recommended Action: Appoint qualified applicants to the specified advisory board.
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, appointed Ronald Nagy to the Audit Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, appointed Thomas Aceves to the Western Region Town Hall. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Chair Sabatier introduced the item to the Board. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.4Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director to sign the Notice of Completion for the Lampson Field Airport Runway 10-28 Asphalt Slurry Seal Rehabilitation Project. AIP No. 3-06-0117-019-2018; Bid No. 19-11 Resolution Adopted — Pass
no itemized roll call in the official record
Staff memo

Date: March 16, 2021 · To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors · From: Scott De Leon, Public Works Director · Subject: Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director to sign the Notice of Completion for the Lampson Field Airport Runway 10-28 Asphalt Slurry Seal Rehabilitation Project. AIP No. 3-06-0117-019-2018; Bid No. 19-11

Executive Summary

(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): On July 16, 2019, the Board approved an Agreement with Maxwell Asphalt, Inc. of Salt Lake City, Utah for the Lampson Field Airport Runway 10-28 Asphalt Slurry Seal Rehabilitation Project. The work under this Agreement was satisfactorily completed on November 12, 2020. Staff has prepared a resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to sign the Notice of Completion. Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director to Sign the Notice of Completion for the Lampson Field Airport Runway 10-28 Asphalt Slurry Seal Rehabilitation Project, Bid No. 19-11, and authorize the Chairman to execute said Resolution.

Recommended Action

Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director to Sign the Notice of Completion for the Lampson Field Airport Runway 10-28 Asphalt Slurry Seal Rehabilitation Project, Bid No. 19-11, and authorize the Chairman to execute said Resolution.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Public Safety Infrastructure Economic Development

Original memo text
Memorandum Date: March 16, 2021 To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors From: Scott De Leon, Public Works Director Subject: Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director to sign the Notice of Completion for the Lampson Field Airport Runway 10-28 Asphalt Slurry Seal Rehabilitation Project. AIP No. 3-06-0117-019-2018; Bid No. 19-11 Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): On July 16, 2019, the Board approved an Agreement with Maxwell Asphalt, Inc. of Salt Lake City, Utah for the Lampson Field Airport Runway 10-28 Asphalt Slurry Seal Rehabilitation Project. The work under this Agreement was satisfactorily completed on November 12, 2020. Staff has prepared a resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to sign the Notice of Completion. Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director to Sign the Notice of Completion for the Lampson Field Airport Runway 10-28 Asphalt Slurry Seal Rehabilitation Project, Bid No. 19-11, and authorize the Chairman to execute said Resolution. If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only: Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________ Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable ☐ Well-being of Residents ☒ Public Safety ☒ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades ☒ Economic Development ☐ Disaster Recovery ☐ County Workforce ☐ Revenue Generation ☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings If request for exemption from competitive bid in accordance with County Code Chapter 2 Sec. 2-38, fill in blanks below: Which exemption is being requested? How long has Agreement been in place? When was purchase last rebid? Reason for request to waive bid? Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director to Sign the Notice of Completion for the Lampson Field Airport Runway 10-28 Asphalt Slurry Seal Rehabilitation Project, Bid No. 19-11, and authorize the Chairman to execute said Resolution.
Supervisor Scott offered the resolution and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Public Works Director Scott De Leon presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

8. Closed Session

8.1Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1): Center for Biological Diversity v. County of Lake, et al. Closed Session Item
8.2Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1): California Native Plant Society v. County of Lake, et al. Closed Session Item
8.3Employee Disciplinary Appeal (Gov Code sec 54957): Appeal No. 2021- 01 Closed Session Item Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, denied the appeal and approved the findings and decision. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
8.4Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9 (d)(2)(e)(3): Claim of Earthways, Inc Closed Session Item
8.5Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant Exposure to Litigation: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section54956.9 (d)(1): Sabalone v. County of Lake Closed Session Item

9. Adjournment