Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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1. Call to Order
2. Moment of Silence
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Consideration of Extra Items Not Appearing on the Posted Agenda
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
5.1Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of April 2021 as Earthquake Preparedness Month in Lake County
Proclamation
proposed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2021, AS
EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH IN LAKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, Californians have witnessed and experienced earthquakes that have resulted in significant property damage, injuries and loss of life, and indirect costs; and
WHEREAS, as many as 10,000 earthquakes occur each year in California, and mitigation measures can save lives, reduce property damage and alleviate economic impacts of earthquakes; and
WHEREAS, California is the first state in the nation to offer free, cutting-edge technology designed to alert residents before shaking begins through the Earthquake Warning California system, via the MyShake App, Android Earthquake Alerts and Wireless Emergency Alerts; and
WHEREAS, every community member of Lake County can take proactive steps to protect their families, employees and neighbors from earthquakes by learning about the latest technology and innovations available at no cost; and
WHEREAS, incorporating earthquake warning technology into emergency planning efforts can help mitigate risk of injury and death by providing a few moments warning, enabling proactive measures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake does hereby designate the month of April, 2021, as Earthquake Preparedness Month in Lake County, and Lake County shall join communities across California in encouraging residents to learn more about Earthquake Warning California, including downloading the MyShake App, using earthquake warning technology, and sharing earthquake warning resources with friends, family, and colleagues, to help build a resilient community and strengthen the State of California in its earthquake preparedness efforts..
Recommended Action
Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of April 2021 as Earthquake Preparedness Month in Lake County
Original memo text
Memorandum
Date: April 27, 2021
To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Carol J. Huchingson, County Administrative Officer
Subject: Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of April 2021 as Earthquake Preparedness Month in Lake County
Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2021, AS
EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH IN LAKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, Californians have witnessed and experienced earthquakes that have resulted in significant property damage, injuries and loss of life, and indirect costs; and
WHEREAS, as many as 10,000 earthquakes occur each year in California, and mitigation measures can save lives, reduce property damage and alleviate economic impacts of earthquakes; and
WHEREAS, California is the first state in the nation to offer free, cutting-edge technology designed to alert residents before shaking begins through the Earthquake Warning California system, via the MyShake App, Android Earthquake Alerts and Wireless Emergency Alerts; and
WHEREAS, every community member of Lake County can take proactive steps to protect their families, employees and neighbors from earthquakes by learning about the latest technology and innovations available at no cost; and
WHEREAS, incorporating earthquake warning technology into emergency planning efforts can help mitigate risk of injury and death by providing a few moments warning, enabling proactive measures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake does hereby designate the month of April, 2021, as Earthquake Preparedness Month in Lake County, and Lake County shall join communities across California in encouraging residents to learn more about Earthquake Warning California, including downloading the MyShake App, using earthquake warning technology, and sharing earthquake warning resources with friends, family, and colleagues, to help build a resilient community and strengthen the State of California in its earthquake preparedness efforts..
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 Proclamation Designating the Month of April 2021 as Earthquake Preparedness Month in Lake County
5.2(a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and The SmithWaters Group for Patient Rights Advocacy for FY 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $45,000, and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
Action Item
proposed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Attached, for your approval, is the Agreement between the County of Lake and The SmithWaters Group for Patient Rights Advocacy. Contractor is obligated to spend an average of sixty five (65) hours per month on patient rights activities for Lake County residents.
Which exemption is being requested? 38.2
How long has Agreement been in place? Ongoing
When was purchase last rebid? N/A
Reason for request to waive bid? Unique Nature of Goods/Services
Recommended Action
(a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and The SmithWaters Group for Patient Rights Advocacy for FY 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $45,000, and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
| Estimated Cost | $45,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $45,000.00 |
| Additional Requested | $0 |
| Future Annual Cost | $0 |
Original memo text
Memorandum
Date: April 27, 2021
To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Todd Metcalf, M.P.A.
Behavioral Health Services Director
Subject: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and The SmithWaters Group for Patient Rights Advocacy for FY 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $45,000, and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
Executive Summary: Attached, for your approval, is the Agreement between the County of Lake and The SmithWaters Group for Patient Rights Advocacy. Contractor is obligated to spend an average of sixty five (65) hours per month on patient rights activities for Lake County residents.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: $45,000.00 Amount Budgeted: $45,000.00 Additional Requested: $0 Future Annual Cost: $0
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? 38.2
How long has Agreement been in place? Ongoing
When was purchase last rebid? N/A
Reason for request to waive bid? Unique Nature of Goods/Services
Recommended Action: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and The SmithWaters Group for Patient Rights Advocacy for FY 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $45,000, and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
5.3(a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for the Family Stabilization Program Provided at The Nest during Fiscal Year 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $221,000.00 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
Action Item
pulled on consent
approved as amended — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Scott
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Attached, for your approval, is the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. (RCS) for the Family Stabilization Program for Fiscal Year 2021-22. RCS has continually serviced Lake County residents through their Foster Care programs and the Lake County Wraparound Program; therefore LCBHS chooses to continue to support RCS to provide the Lake County Family Stabilization Program. As LCHBS has had a successful working relationship with RCS and would like to continue this working relationship, LCBHS is requesting to waive the formal bidding process pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services.
Which exemption is being requested? 38.2
How long has Agreement been in place? Ongoing
When was purchase last rebid? N/A
Reason for request to waive bid? Unique Nature of Goods/Services
Recommended Action
(a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for the Family Stabilization Program Provided at The Nest during Fiscal Year 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $221,000.00 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
| Estimated Cost | $221,000 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $221,000 |
| Additional Requested | $0 |
Original memo text
Memorandum
Date: April 27, 2021
To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Todd Metcalf, M.P.A.
Behavioral Health Services Director
Subject: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for the Family Stabilization Program Provided at The Nest during Fiscal Year 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $221,000.00 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
Executive Summary: Attached, for your approval, is the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. (RCS) for the Family Stabilization Program for Fiscal Year 2021-22. RCS has continually serviced Lake County residents through their Foster Care programs and the Lake County Wraparound Program; therefore LCBHS chooses to continue to support RCS to provide the Lake County Family Stabilization Program. As LCHBS has had a successful working relationship with RCS and would like to continue this working relationship, LCBHS is requesting to waive the formal bidding process pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: $221,000 Amount Budgeted: $221,000 Additional Requested: $0 Future Annual Cost: TBD
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? 38.2
How long has Agreement been in place? Ongoing
When was purchase last rebid? N/A
Reason for request to waive bid? Unique Nature of Goods/Services
Recommended Action: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for the Family Stabilization Program Provided at The Nest during Fiscal Year 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $221,000.00 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, (a) Waived the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approved the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for the Family Stabilization Program Provided at The Nest during Fiscal Year 2020-2021 for a contract maximum of $221,000.00 and authorized the Board Chair to sign the Agreement. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda to clarify an error in title. The error was in the fiscal year, changing Fiscal Year 2021-2022 to Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
Behavioral Health Director Todd Metcalf 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.
5.4(a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for the MHSA Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Drop-In Center for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $96,000.00 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
Action Item
proposed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Attached, for your approval, is the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for MHSA Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Drop-In Center for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The Transitional Age Youth Peer Support Program has been in operation for several years now. Lake County Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS) and Redwood Community Services, Inc. have continued to collaborate and work together to serve Transitional Age Youth residing in Lake County. The TAY Drop-In Center is located at 154 S. Main Street, Lakeport, CA 95453 and is operating under the name of "The Harbor". As LCBHS has had an ongoing relationship with Redwood Community Services, Inc. in order to provide the type of services covered by this Agreement. Changing providers would mean Lake County Medi-Cal beneficiaries would have to sever current therapeutic relationships which could lead to the exacerbation of the client's symptoms and behaviors, which may potentially lead to a higher, more expensive level of care. Therefore, LCBHS is requesting to waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2 as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services.
Which exemption is being requested? 38.2
How long has Agreement been in place? Ongoing
When was purchase last rebid? N/A
Reason for request to waive bid? Unique Nature of Goods/Services
Recommended Action
(a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for the MHSA Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Drop-In Center for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $96,000.00 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
| Estimated Cost | $96,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $96,000.00 |
| Additional Requested | $0 |
Original memo text
Memorandum
Date: April 27, 2021
To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Todd Metcalf, M.P.A.
Behavioral Health Services Director
Subject: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for the MHSA Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Drop-In Center for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $96,000.00 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
Executive Summary: Attached, for your approval, is the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for MHSA Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Drop-In Center for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The Transitional Age Youth Peer Support Program has been in operation for several years now. Lake County Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS) and Redwood Community Services, Inc. have continued to collaborate and work together to serve Transitional Age Youth residing in Lake County. The TAY Drop-In Center is located at 154 S. Main Street, Lakeport, CA 95453 and is operating under the name of "The Harbor". As LCBHS has had an ongoing relationship with Redwood Community Services, Inc. in order to provide the type of services covered by this Agreement. Changing providers would mean Lake County Medi-Cal beneficiaries would have to sever current therapeutic relationships which could lead to the exacerbation of the client's symptoms and behaviors, which may potentially lead to a higher, more expensive level of care. Therefore, LCBHS is requesting to waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2 as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: $96,000.00 Amount Budgeted: $96,000.00 Additional Requested: $0 Future Annual Cost: TBD
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? 38.2
How long has Agreement been in place? Ongoing
When was purchase last rebid? N/A
Reason for request to waive bid? Unique Nature of Goods/Services
Recommended Action: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for the MHSA Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Drop-In Center for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $96,000.00 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
5.5(a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for the Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Peer Support Program for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $54,000 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
Action Item
proposed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Attached, for your approval, is the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services Inc. (RCS) for Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Peer Support Program for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The Transitional Age Youth Peer Support Program has been in operation for several years now. LCBHS and RCS, Inc. have continued to collaborate and work together to serve Transitional Age Youth in Lake County. The TAY Program is located at 154 S. Main Street, Lakeport, CA 95453. LCBHS has had an ongoing relationship with RCS, Inc. in order to provide the type of services covered by this Agreement. Changing providers would mean Lake County Med-Cal beneficiaries would have to sever current therapeutic relationships which could lead to the exacerbation of the client's symptoms and behaviors, which may lead to a higher, more expensive level of care. Therefore, LCBHS is requesting to waive the formal bidding process pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of good and services.
Which exemption is being requested? 38.2
How long has Agreement been in place? Ongoing
When was purchase last rebid? N/A
Reason for request to waive bid? Unique Nature of Goods/Services
Recommended Action
(a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for the Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Peer Support Program for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $54,000 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
| Estimated Cost | $54,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $54,000.00 |
| Additional Requested | $0 |
Original memo text
Memorandum
Date: April 27, 2021
To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Todd Metcalf, M.P.A.
Behavioral Health Services Director
Subject: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for the Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Peer Support Program for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $54,000 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
Executive Summary: Attached, for your approval, is the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services Inc. (RCS) for Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Peer Support Program for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The Transitional Age Youth Peer Support Program has been in operation for several years now. LCBHS and RCS, Inc. have continued to collaborate and work together to serve Transitional Age Youth in Lake County. The TAY Program is located at 154 S. Main Street, Lakeport, CA 95453. LCBHS has had an ongoing relationship with RCS, Inc. in order to provide the type of services covered by this Agreement. Changing providers would mean Lake County Med-Cal beneficiaries would have to sever current therapeutic relationships which could lead to the exacerbation of the client's symptoms and behaviors, which may lead to a higher, more expensive level of care. Therefore, LCBHS is requesting to waive the formal bidding process pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of good and services.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: $54,000.00 Amount Budgeted: $54,000.00 Additional Requested: $0 Future Annual Cost: TBD
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? 38.2
How long has Agreement been in place? Ongoing
When was purchase last rebid? N/A
Reason for request to waive bid? Unique Nature of Goods/Services
Recommended Action: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for the Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Peer Support Program for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $54,000 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
5.6Approve Minutes of the Board of Supervisors Meeting April 20, 2021
Minutes
proposed on consent
5.7Authorize the IT Director to sign the ATO document as authorized agent in order to allow the County to purchase services from AT&T at Calnet contract rates
Report
proposed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
County Departments routinely purchase telecommunications services including telephone, internet, and wide-area-network services from telecommunications vendors. Calnet is a Statewide set of contracts used to efficiently purchase these services. As in the past, the County of Lake has been eligible to purchase services using the Calnet contracts as a California local government entity. The services offered on the Calnet contract are available at reduced prices and favorable terms compared to typical market rates. The County currently purchases most telecommunications services from the existing Calnet contract, but that contract is expiring and requires a new Authorization to Order to be signed.
In order to make purchases using the Calnet telecommunications contracts via AT&T, an eligible entity must sign the Authorization To Order document provided by the company. The Authorization To Order document certifies that the County is an authorized entity and that it wishes to be authorized to order services listed on the Authorization.
Recommended Action
Authorize the IT Director to sign the ATO document as authorized agent in order to allow the County to purchase services from AT&T at Calnet contract rates
Original memo text
Memorandum
Date: April 27, 2021
To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Shane French, Director of Information Technology
Subject: Authorize the IT Director to sign the ATO document as authorized agent in order to allow the County to purchase services from AT&T at Calnet contract rates
Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
County Departments routinely purchase telecommunications services including telephone, internet, and wide-area-network services from telecommunications vendors. Calnet is a Statewide set of contracts used to efficiently purchase these services. As in the past, the County of Lake has been eligible to purchase services using the Calnet contracts as a California local government entity. The services offered on the Calnet contract are available at reduced prices and favorable terms compared to typical market rates. The County currently purchases most telecommunications services from the existing Calnet contract, but that contract is expiring and requires a new Authorization to Order to be signed.
In order to make purchases using the Calnet telecommunications contracts via AT&T, an eligible entity must sign the Authorization To Order document provided by the company. The Authorization To Order document certifies that the County is an authorized entity and that it wishes to be authorized to order services listed on the Authorization.
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:
Authorize the IT Director to sign the ATO document as authorized agent in order to allow the County to purchase services from AT&T at Calnet contract rates
5.8Adoption of Resolutions rescinding prior rejections and accepting certain roadways for public use for the purpose of providing increased water flow and necessary fire hydrants for fire protection to the community of Mount Hannah Subdivisions No. 2 and No. 3
Resolution
proposed on consent
Adopted — Pass
Staff memo
Executive Summary
(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
The attached Resolutions are being presented to the Board of Supervisors at this time at the request of the Cobb Area County Water District (District). The District is requesting your adoption of the Resolutions for the purpose of installing larger water mains, within the roadways, to provide increased water flow and necessary fire hydrants for fire protection for the people of the Mount Hannah Subdivisions No. 2 and No. 3 community. These roadways will not be County maintained.
The recording of Mount Hannah No. 2 Subdivision on April 22, 1952, included an offer to dedicate a roadway known as Road No. 1 aka Carrie Lane for public use. While the County Board of Supervisors approved the Subdivision Map, it rejected the offer of dedication of the roadway for public use.
The recording of Mount Hannah No. 3 Subdivision on October 5, 1964 included an offer to dedicate roadways known as Hannah Drive North, Hannah Drive South, Lovina Drive North, Lovina Drive South and Admiral Way for public use. While the County Board of Supervisors approved the Subdivision Map, it rejected the offer of dedication of all roadways for public use.
Government Code Section 66477.2(a) states that after acceptance of a final map, an offer of dedication shall remain open and the legislative body may, by resolution at a later date and without further action by the subdivider, rescind its action and accept and open the streets for public use. That acceptance (Resolution) must be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder.
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt the attached Resolutions and return to the County Surveyor for recording.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt the attached Resolutions and return to the County Surveyor for recording.
Original memo text
Memorandum
Date: April 15, 2021
To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Scott De Leon, Public Works Director
By: Gordon M. Haggitt, County Surveyor
Subject: Adoption of Resolutions rescinding prior rejections and accepting certain roadways for public use for the purpose of providing increased water flow and necessary fire hydrants for fire protection to the community of Mount Hannah Subdivisions No. 2 and No. 3
Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
The attached Resolutions are being presented to the Board of Supervisors at this time at the request of the Cobb Area County Water District (District). The District is requesting your adoption of the Resolutions for the purpose of installing larger water mains, within the roadways, to provide increased water flow and necessary fire hydrants for fire protection for the people of the Mount Hannah Subdivisions No. 2 and No. 3 community. These roadways will not be County maintained.
The recording of Mount Hannah No. 2 Subdivision on April 22, 1952, included an offer to dedicate a roadway known as Road No. 1 aka Carrie Lane for public use. While the County Board of Supervisors approved the Subdivision Map, it rejected the offer of dedication of the roadway for public use.
The recording of Mount Hannah No. 3 Subdivision on October 5, 1964 included an offer to dedicate roadways known as Hannah Drive North, Hannah Drive South, Lovina Drive North, Lovina Drive South and Admiral Way for public use. While the County Board of Supervisors approved the Subdivision Map, it rejected the offer of dedication of all roadways for public use.
Government Code Section 66477.2(a) states that after acceptance of a final map, an offer of dedication shall remain open and the legislative body may, by resolution at a later date and without further action by the subdivider, rescind its action and accept and open the streets for public use. That acceptance (Resolution) must be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder.
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt the attached Resolutions and return to the County Surveyor for recording.
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 adopt the attached Resolutions and return to the County Surveyor for recording.
Supervisor Pyska offered the resolution and it was passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Supervisor Pyska 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 the item to the Board. County Counsel Anita Grant spoke.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Joan Moss. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.9Approve the Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) Charter Document
Report
passed on consent
approved — Pass
Staff memo
Executive Summary
(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), adopted by the state of California in 2014, allows local agencies to better manage California's groundwater supplies over a long-term and sustainable manner. SGMA requires local agencies with medium or high priority basins to; 1) form a Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) and 2) develop and implement a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) by January 31, 2022. Lake County encompasses one (1) medium priority basin, Big Valley Groundwater Basin (5-015).
On August 6, 2019, the Board of Supervisors, acting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District adopted the Resolution electing to form the Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency. When the Big Valley GSA (BVGSA) was established in August 2019, the Board of Supervisors' Resolution included direction to establish an Advisory Committee for the BVGSA. The role of the Advisory Committee is to provide stakeholder and community perspective and to provide recommendations to the BVGSA Board for decision-making that must be done in the course of developing the Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP).
A group of stakeholders has been participating in the past year in surveys, interviews, and sharing sessions as a basis for bringing together elements for a draft Charter for the GSP Advisory Committee (GSPAC). These stakeholders were selected based on their geographic location in Big Valley, for their identification as beneficial users and uses of groundwater within the Big Valley Basin, and for their previous experience in working on groundwater and water resources-related activities in Lake County.
The GSPAC Charter being presented to the Board of Supervisors, as the sitting Board of the BVGSA, includes details on the intent of, structure for, process of, reporting from, and duration of the initial GSPAC. Acceptance of this Charter allows the GSPAC members to formally convene in regular and ad hoc meetings, that will be publicly noticed and open to the public, as the BVGSA takes GSPAC guidance and recommendations while working through the development, adoption, and submission of its GSP due on January 31, 2022.
Upon the Board's acceptance of this Charter, the date of acceptance will be added into the document (on page 6) and it will therefore formally establish the GSP Advisory Committee (GSPAC).
Recommended Action
Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District acting as the Big Valley GSA adopt the Resolution approving and accepting the Big Valley GSA Charter Document.
Original memo text
Memorandum
Date: April 27, 2021
To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Scott De Leon, Water Resources Director
Subject: Approve the Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) Charter Document
Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), adopted by the state of California in 2014, allows local agencies to better manage California's groundwater supplies over a long-term and sustainable manner. SGMA requires local agencies with medium or high priority basins to; 1) form a Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) and 2) develop and implement a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) by January 31, 2022. Lake County encompasses one (1) medium priority basin, Big Valley Groundwater Basin (5-015).
On August 6, 2019, the Board of Supervisors, acting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District adopted the Resolution electing to form the Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency. When the Big Valley GSA (BVGSA) was established in August 2019, the Board of Supervisors' Resolution included direction to establish an Advisory Committee for the BVGSA. The role of the Advisory Committee is to provide stakeholder and community perspective and to provide recommendations to the BVGSA Board for decision-making that must be done in the course of developing the Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP).
A group of stakeholders has been participating in the past year in surveys, interviews, and sharing sessions as a basis for bringing together elements for a draft Charter for the GSP Advisory Committee (GSPAC). These stakeholders were selected based on their geographic location in Big Valley, for their identification as beneficial users and uses of groundwater within the Big Valley Basin, and for their previous experience in working on groundwater and water resources-related activities in Lake County.
The GSPAC Charter being presented to the Board of Supervisors, as the sitting Board of the BVGSA, includes details on the intent of, structure for, process of, reporting from, and duration of the initial GSPAC. Acceptance of this Charter allows the GSPAC members to formally convene in regular and ad hoc meetings, that will be publicly noticed and open to the public, as the BVGSA takes GSPAC guidance and recommendations while working through the development, adoption, and submission of its GSP due on January 31, 2022.
Upon the Board's acceptance of this Charter, the date of acceptance will be added into the document (on page 6) and it will therefore formally establish the GSP Advisory Committee (GSPAC).
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:
Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District acting as the Big Valley GSA adopt the Resolution approving and accepting the Big Valley GSA Charter Document.
This Report was approved
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda to clarify an error in the title. The corrected title read as stated, "Adopt resolution approving the Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency Charter Document."
County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Anita Grant spoke.
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. Timed Items
6.19:05 A.M. - PUBLIC INPUT
Report
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson read public comment from Elaine Zacher. Chair Sabatier read public comment from Deborah Doran and Mary Draper.
6.29:06 A.M. - Consideration of Update on COVID-19
Report
Staff memo
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
Original memo text
Memorandum
Date: April 27, 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. Dr. Evan Bloom and County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson spoke.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke via Zoom: Will Tuttle and Bart Levinson. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.39:40 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of April 2021 as Earthquake Preparedness Month in Lake County
Proclamation
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Sheriff Brian Martin 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.
6.49:45 A.M. - a) Consideration of Resolution Adopting Cannabis Equity Assessment and Adopting the Local Equity Program and Program Manual Pursuant To the California Cannabis Equity Act Of 2018; and b) Consideration of motion to direct County Administrative Officer to sign Grant Agreement designated as Exhibit A
Action Item
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
On March 15, 2021, the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced its intent to award $888,173.18 Type II Funding grant, with $844,138.18 available for program use, to Lake County to implement a Cannabis Local Equity Program. In order to complete, the grant agreement Go-Biz requires a slightly modified version of the resolution previously adopted by your Board.
Once this funding is made available, the County will be able to implement selected portions of the Local Equity Plan. The overall amount of funding made available by the State for these programs was approximately 50% less than last year, so given the size of the award and the grant requirements the authorized budget is allocated as follows:
Assistance with application, licensing and regulatory fees: $644,539.33
Fixtures and Equipment: $100,000.00
Capital Improvements: $100,000.00
While the broader criteria discussed in the adopted Local Equity Program (LEP) manual must be followed, there is some discretion regarding how to proceed, especially given the limited funds. The primary concern identified through the Equity Assessment process at this time is assisting applicants through the CEQA and permitting processes. With this funding allocation, targeting equity applicants that are awaiting a CEQA review process would be the highest priority. These funds can be distributed in the form of direct grants to applicants, and under this scenario the focus would be on providing funding that could be utilized to secure a 3rd party environmental review.
The County has allocated $100,000.00 in matching funds for FY 2021-2022, per your Board's previous direction, to the Equity Program contingent upon the award of State funding. Given the timeframes involved, while these funds do have more discretion in their use than the State awarded dollars, staff recommends utilizing them within the existing grant allocations. In the alternative, other programs authorized in the LEP manual could be considered for development with these funds.
As future allocations permit, the LEP should be able to potentially expand to cover more authorized activities within the sphere of direct aid and technical assistance. The next expected opportunity for the County to apply for additional funding will be in January 2022.
The authorizing resolution is attached for your consideration.
Recommended Action
Approve Adopting Cannabis Equity Assessment and Adopting the Local Equity Program and Program Manual Pursuant To the California Cannabis Equity Act Of 2018 and provide direction to staff
Original memo text
Memorandum
Date: April 27, 2021
To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Carol J. Huchingson, County Administrative Officer
Subject: a) Consideration of Resolution Adopting Cannabis Equity Assessment and Adopting the Local Equity Program and Program Manual Pursuant To the California Cannabis Equity Act Of 2018; and b) Consideration of motion to direct County Administrative Officer to sign Grant Agreement designated as Exhibit A
Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
On March 15, 2021, the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced its intent to award $888,173.18 Type II Funding grant, with $844,138.18 available for program use, to Lake County to implement a Cannabis Local Equity Program. In order to complete, the grant agreement Go-Biz requires a slightly modified version of the resolution previously adopted by your Board.
Once this funding is made available, the County will be able to implement selected portions of the Local Equity Plan. The overall amount of funding made available by the State for these programs was approximately 50% less than last year, so given the size of the award and the grant requirements the authorized budget is allocated as follows:
Assistance with application, licensing and regulatory fees: $644,539.33
Fixtures and Equipment: $100,000.00
Capital Improvements: $100,000.00
While the broader criteria discussed in the adopted Local Equity Program (LEP) manual must be followed, there is some discretion regarding how to proceed, especially given the limited funds. The primary concern identified through the Equity Assessment process at this time is assisting applicants through the CEQA and permitting processes. With this funding allocation, targeting equity applicants that are awaiting a CEQA review process would be the highest priority. These funds can be distributed in the form of direct grants to applicants, and under this scenario the focus would be on providing funding that could be utilized to secure a 3rd party environmental review.
The County has allocated $100,000.00 in matching funds for FY 2021-2022, per your Board's previous direction, to the Equity Program contingent upon the award of State funding. Given the timeframes involved, while these funds do have more discretion in their use than the State awarded dollars, staff recommends utilizing them within the existing grant allocations. In the alternative, other programs authorized in the LEP manual could be considered for development with these funds.
As future allocations permit, the LEP should be able to potentially expand to cover more authorized activities within the sphere of direct aid and technical assistance. The next expected opportunity for the County to apply for additional funding will be in January 2022.
The authorizing resolution is attached for your consideration.
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 Adopting Cannabis Equity Assessment and Adopting the Local Equity Program and Program Manual Pursuant To the California Cannabis Equity Act Of 2018 and provide direction to staff
Supervisor Crandell offered the resolution and it was passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, directed County Administrative Officer to sign Grant Agreement designated as Exhibit A. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson introduced the item to the Board. Tax Administrator Patrick Sullivan 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.
6.510:15 A.M. - Presentation of the development and implementation of the Big Valley Groundwater Basin (5-015) Groundwater Sustainability Plan
Report
Staff memo
Executive Summary
(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), adopted by the state of California in 2014, allows local agencies to better manage California's groundwater supplies over a long-term and sustainable manner. SGMA requires local agencies with medium or high priority basins to; 1) form a Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) and 2) develop and implement a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) by January 31, 2022. Lake County encompasses one (1) medium priority basin, Big Valley Groundwater Basin (5-015).
On April 6, 2021, the Board of Supervisors acting as the Board of Directors of the Watershed Protection District awarded the Contract for the Professional Consulting Services for Big Valley Groundwater Basin (5-015) Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Lake County, CA to Luhdorff & Scalmanini, Consulting Engineers (LSCE) and Stantec Consulting Services, in the amount of $1,328,485.39.
Marina Deligiannis, Deputy Water Resources Director, will give a presentation alongside LCSE on the Big Valley GSP development timeline.
Recommended Action
Introduction to awarded Consultant aiding in the development and implementation of the Big Valley Groundwater Basin (5-015) Groundwater Sustainability Plan
Original memo text
Memorandum
Date: April 27, 2021
To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Scott De Leon, Water Resources Director
Subject: Introduction to awarded Consultant aiding in the development and implementation of the Big Valley Groundwater Basin (5-015) Groundwater Sustainability Plan
Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), adopted by the state of California in 2014, allows local agencies to better manage California's groundwater supplies over a long-term and sustainable manner. SGMA requires local agencies with medium or high priority basins to; 1) form a Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) and 2) develop and implement a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) by January 31, 2022. Lake County encompasses one (1) medium priority basin, Big Valley Groundwater Basin (5-015).
On April 6, 2021, the Board of Supervisors acting as the Board of Directors of the Watershed Protection District awarded the Contract for the Professional Consulting Services for Big Valley Groundwater Basin (5-015) Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Lake County, CA to Luhdorff & Scalmanini, Consulting Engineers (LSCE) and Stantec Consulting Services, in the amount of $1,328,485.39.
Marina Deligiannis, Deputy Water Resources Director, will give a presentation alongside LCSE on the Big Valley GSP development timeline.
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:
Introduction to awarded Consultant aiding in the development and implementation of the Big Valley Groundwater Basin (5-015) Groundwater Sustainability Plan
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Water Resources Director Scott De Leon introduced the item to the Board. Deputy Water Resources Director Marina Deligiannis presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Eddy Teasdale spoke.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Joan Moss. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7. Non-Timed Items
7.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
7.2Consideration of Request from the City of Lakeport to reallocate the County’s share of the 2018 Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Multi-Family Housing Program funding of $7,594,201 to the City of Lakeport to develop multi-family housing units.
Agreement
approved — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Scott
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
California Department of Housing and Community Development published its policies and procedures related to the 2018 Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Multi-Family Housing Program (CDBG-DR-MFH) in January 2021 with a notice of interest due March 15, 2021.
The County of Lake has been allocated funding under this program and is eligible for $ 7,594,201 and the City of Lakeport is eligible for $2,433,284. This program is intended to help fund and develop low to moderate income multifamily housing units intended to address those dislocated as a result of the Mendocino Complex Fire.
The County of Lake has not been able to pursue this program funding because of the lack of an affordable housing program and relevant policies and procedures. As is presently under discussion through your Board's Economic Develop Task Force, the County lacks Housing Coordinator or designated staffing or consultant support to due diligence requirements, solicitation of developers, provision of project oversight, completion of environmental reviews, compliance monitoring and project closeout, all of which would be necessary to complete a project of this type.
The City of Lakeport has had several developers interested in proposing housing projects for these funds and the City has retained a consultant to assist in pursuing this funding. The City of Lakeport approached the County to inquire if we intended to pursue this funding and if not, would the County be agreeable to pool its funding with the City of Lakeport to retain those funds within the County of Lake.
Staff recommends this funding be reallocated to the City of Lakeport so it can be pooled with the City of Lakeport's funds so this housing opportunity can still be of benefit residents of Lake County. As your Board is aware, the County also partnered recently with the City of Clearlake to reallocate CDBG-DR funding earlier allocated to the County following the North Bay Firestorm of 2017 (Sulphur Fire), to ensure the funds remain in Lake County to be used to meet the housing needs of local residents.
Recommended Action
Authorize the County Administrative Officer or designee to draft letter to California Department of Housing and Community Development Department authorizing the reallocation of the County's 2018 Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Multi-Family Housing Program share of funding to the City of Lakeport.
Original memo text
Memorandum
Date: April 27, 2021
To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Carol J. Huchingson, County Administrative Officer
Subject: Consideration of Request from the City of Lakeport to reallocate the County's share of the 2018 Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Multi-Family Housing Program funding of $7,594,201 to the City of Lakeport to develop multi-family housing units.
Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
California Department of Housing and Community Development published its policies and procedures related to the 2018 Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Multi-Family Housing Program (CDBG-DR-MFH) in January 2021 with a notice of interest due March 15, 2021.
The County of Lake has been allocated funding under this program and is eligible for $ 7,594,201 and the City of Lakeport is eligible for $2,433,284. This program is intended to help fund and develop low to moderate income multifamily housing units intended to address those dislocated as a result of the Mendocino Complex Fire.
The County of Lake has not been able to pursue this program funding because of the lack of an affordable housing program and relevant policies and procedures. As is presently under discussion through your Board's Economic Develop Task Force, the County lacks Housing Coordinator or designated staffing or consultant support to due diligence requirements, solicitation of developers, provision of project oversight, completion of environmental reviews, compliance monitoring and project closeout, all of which would be necessary to complete a project of this type.
The City of Lakeport has had several developers interested in proposing housing projects for these funds and the City has retained a consultant to assist in pursuing this funding. The City of Lakeport approached the County to inquire if we intended to pursue this funding and if not, would the County be agreeable to pool its funding with the City of Lakeport to retain those funds within the County of Lake.
Staff recommends this funding be reallocated to the City of Lakeport so it can be pooled with the City of Lakeport's funds so this housing opportunity can still be of benefit residents of Lake County. As your Board is aware, the County also partnered recently with the City of Clearlake to reallocate CDBG-DR funding earlier allocated to the County following the North Bay Firestorm of 2017 (Sulphur Fire), to ensure the funds remain in Lake County to be used to meet the housing needs of local residents.
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: Authorize the County Administrative Officer or designee to draft letter to California Department of Housing and Community Development Department authorizing the reallocation of the County's 2018 Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Multi-Family Housing Program share of funding to the City of Lakeport.
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, Authorized the County Administrative Officer or designee to draft letter to California Department of Housing and Community Development Department authorizing the reallocation of the County’s 2018 Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Multi-Family Housing Program share of funding to the City of Lakeport and the City of Clearlake. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson introduced the item to the Board. Assistant County Administrative Officer Susan Parker presented the item to the Board. City of Lakeport City Manager Kevin Ingram and County Counsel Anita Grant spoke.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke via Zoom: Bart Levinson. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.3Consideration of the following Advisory Board appointments:
Middletown Cemetery District, Big Valley Management Zone Commission, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Appointment
Motion carried · 3 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
Middletown Cemetery District: Vacancies: (1)
Applicant: Calvin Higgens
Big Valley Management Zone: Vacancies: (4)
Applicant: Terre Logsdon
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Vacancies: (5)
Applicant: Sally Peterson
Recommended Action
Appoint qualified applicants to the specified advisory board.
Original memo text
Memorandum
Date: April 27, 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):
Middletown Cemetery District: Vacancies: (1)
Applicant: Calvin Higgens
Big Valley Management Zone: Vacancies: (4)
Applicant: Terre Logsdon
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Vacancies: (5)
Applicant: Sally Peterson
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 Simon, and by vote of the Board, appointed Calvin Higgens to the Middletown Cemetery District. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, appointed Sally Peterson to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, appointed Terre Logsdon to the Big Valley Groundwater Management Zone Commission. 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 wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.4Discussion and Direction to Staff regarding: a) Modifications to the Lake County Administrative Penalties Ordinance and b) Recouping of costs associated with Hazardous Vegetation Abatement
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
Within Chapter 13 of the Lake County Code, in Article VII - Administrative Penalties, there exists several sections that encompass the processes related to administrative penalties, which provide remedies to: 1) All violations of the Lake County Code; 2) Failing to comply with any condition imposed by any entitlement, permit, contract, or environmental document issued or approved by the County of Lake; and, 3) Failing to obtain and/or maintain any permit related to cannabis operations which is required, issued, and/or approved by the County of Lake. This Article is referred to and cited as: "The Lake County Administrative Penalties Ordinance", and it is Ordinance number 2927. The current ordinance is attached to this memo as Exhibit A.
Section 13-55 of the aforementioned Article specifies the processes for payment and collection of Administrative Penalties. At this time, the only remedy available to the County for unpaid penalties is a lien on any real property owned by the responsible party(ies), which results in several challenges, some of which include:
* The lien process is slow, cumbersome, and very time consuming for staff;
* Liens do not address the situation when the offending party is not the owner of the property;
* Liens are only paid at the time of the sale of the parcel on which it's filed, and in the case of tax-defaulted sales, are not accounted for and can only be paid if there are excess funds;
Staff solicited input from other agencies with successful collection programs and based on the information gathered, there are two areas of improvement that we've identified. They include the following:
1. Incorporate language that will expand the options for collection; and,
2. Utilize the services of a consultant who serves as a "collection agency";
For item #1, staff proposes the additional language shown on the attached draft Ordinance as Section 13-55.3. We have proposed additional modifications that are shown in red on the attached Draft, however Section 13-55.3 is specific to providing more options for the collection of fines. The proposed modified ordinance is attached as Exhibit B.
For item #2, staff also recommends the use of a consultant to perform the work necessary to utilize the additional options that would be available should the revisions proposed in item #1 be approved. The firm "Data Ticket, Inc." which provides Administrative Citation services to over 225 Code Enforcement Agencies in California, including the City of Clearlake, provided a scope of services and a cost proposal in response to staff contacting them, both of which are attached for your information. As you'll note, the consultant performs all tasks associated with the processing of citations, which is a significant amount of effort. Though the consultant provided two options for their fees, staff has used $200/month, the consultant's minimum fee, as the basis for evaluation. If these tasks were performed by CDD staff, the consultant's fee would equal approximately 6.5 hours of staff time, which might be sufficient to cover the staff time required for a single citation, so with multiple citations it is clearly advantageous to utilize the services of the consultant. This doesn't account for the fact that this consultant has been performing this type of work for 15 years, and they are clearly more knowledgeable and skilled in this unique type of work.
For today's item, staff respectfully requests your Board's discussion and direction regarding the proposed changes to the Ordinance as well as the use of a consultant for the processing of Citations and collection of fines. Should your Board direct staff to pursue the use of a consultant, staff will return with an item to approve a contract to perform the work.
For Part b) of the agenda, staff requests your Board's discussion and direction regarding the recoupment of funds expended on Hazardous Vegetation Abatement within the three Zones of Benefit that were created in 2019. As your Board is aware, these Zones of Benefit were created for the purpose of funding Hazardous Vegetation Abatement on parcels within the zones whose owners have neglected to control the native vegetation, thereby creating a public nuisance and wildfire hazard. No specific policies were developed for the recoupment of costs associated with the abatement, and it was likely presumed that the placement of liens on the property would be the method used. Staff respectfully requests your Board's discussion and direction on how staff should pursue the reimbursement of costs on this project.
Recommended Action
Direction to Staff regarding: a) Modifications to the Lake County Administrative Penalties Ordinance and b) Recouping of costs associated with Hazardous Vegetation Abatement
Original memo text
Memorandum
Date: April 27, 2021
To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Scott De Leon, Public Works Director
Subject: Discussion and Direction to Staff regarding: a) Modifications to the Lake County Administrative Penalties Ordinance and b) Recouping of costs associated with Hazardous Vegetation Abatement
Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
Within Chapter 13 of the Lake County Code, in Article VII - Administrative Penalties, there exists several sections that encompass the processes related to administrative penalties, which provide remedies to: 1) All violations of the Lake County Code; 2) Failing to comply with any condition imposed by any entitlement, permit, contract, or environmental document issued or approved by the County of Lake; and, 3) Failing to obtain and/or maintain any permit related to cannabis operations which is required, issued, and/or approved by the County of Lake. This Article is referred to and cited as: "The Lake County Administrative Penalties Ordinance", and it is Ordinance number 2927. The current ordinance is attached to this memo as Exhibit A.
Section 13-55 of the aforementioned Article specifies the processes for payment and collection of Administrative Penalties. At this time, the only remedy available to the County for unpaid penalties is a lien on any real property owned by the responsible party(ies), which results in several challenges, some of which include:
* The lien process is slow, cumbersome, and very time consuming for staff;
* Liens do not address the situation when the offending party is not the owner of the property;
* Liens are only paid at the time of the sale of the parcel on which it's filed, and in the case of tax-defaulted sales, are not accounted for and can only be paid if there are excess funds;
Staff solicited input from other agencies with successful collection programs and based on the information gathered, there are two areas of improvement that we've identified. They include the following:
1. Incorporate language that will expand the options for collection; and,
2. Utilize the services of a consultant who serves as a "collection agency";
For item #1, staff proposes the additional language shown on the attached draft Ordinance as Section 13-55.3. We have proposed additional modifications that are shown in red on the attached Draft, however Section 13-55.3 is specific to providing more options for the collection of fines. The proposed modified ordinance is attached as Exhibit B.
For item #2, staff also recommends the use of a consultant to perform the work necessary to utilize the additional options that would be available should the revisions proposed in item #1 be approved. The firm "Data Ticket, Inc." which provides Administrative Citation services to over 225 Code Enforcement Agencies in California, including the City of Clearlake, provided a scope of services and a cost proposal in response to staff contacting them, both of which are attached for your information. As you'll note, the consultant performs all tasks associated with the processing of citations, which is a significant amount of effort. Though the consultant provided two options for their fees, staff has used $200/month, the consultant's minimum fee, as the basis for evaluation. If these tasks were performed by CDD staff, the consultant's fee would equal approximately 6.5 hours of staff time, which might be sufficient to cover the staff time required for a single citation, so with multiple citations it is clearly advantageous to utilize the services of the consultant. This doesn't account for the fact that this consultant has been performing this type of work for 15 years, and they are clearly more knowledgeable and skilled in this unique type of work.
For today's item, staff respectfully requests your Board's discussion and direction regarding the proposed changes to the Ordinance as well as the use of a consultant for the processing of Citations and collection of fines. Should your Board direct staff to pursue the use of a consultant, staff will return with an item to approve a contract to perform the work.
For Part b) of the agenda, staff requests your Board's discussion and direction regarding the recoupment of funds expended on Hazardous Vegetation Abatement within the three Zones of Benefit that were created in 2019. As your Board is aware, these Zones of Benefit were created for the purpose of funding Hazardous Vegetation Abatement on parcels within the zones whose owners have neglected to control the native vegetation, thereby creating a public nuisance and wildfire hazard. No specific policies were developed for the recoupment of costs associated with the abatement, and it was likely presumed that the placement of liens on the property would be the method used. Staff respectfully requests your Board's discussion and direction on how staff should pursue the reimbursement of costs on this project.
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: Direction to Staff regarding: a) Modifications to the Lake County Administrative Penalties Ordinance and b) Recouping of costs associated with Hazardous Vegetation Abatement
Direction was given to staff on the Modifications to the Lake County Administrative Penalties Ordinance and Recouping of costs associated with Hazardous Vegetation Abatement.
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Scott De Leon presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Anita Grant spoke.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke via Zoom: Bart Levinson. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8. Closed Session
8.1Public Employee Evaluation:
Title: Public Works/ Water Resources/ Community Development Director
Closed Session Item
8.2Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1):
(a) Interviews of Public Health Officer
(b) Appointment of Public Health Officer
Closed Session Item
8.3Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(2) (e)(3) – Claim of Lillie
Closed Session Item
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Crandell: aye Pyska: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, Rescinded previous authorization for payment and concur with the CSAC EIA to settle the claim of Lillie in the amount of $86,850.10. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Crandell, Scott, Pyska, and Sabatier