Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, November 30, 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 Resolution Authorizing Lake County Behavioral Health Services to Increase the Rates for Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) Effective July 1, 2021.
Resolution
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Lake County Behavioral Health Services is required to submit cost reports in arrears annually to the Department of Health Care Services. LCBHS has submitted cost reports through fiscal year 2019-20, however, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) must review and settle these cost reports. At present, has reviewed and settled the cost reports through fiscal year 2016-17.
Lake County Behavioral Health Services' cost of providing Specialty Mental Health Services has increased since the last cost report was submitted and settled. As such, LCBHS must increase the rates for Specialty Mental Health Services and must pass a Resolution to do so.
This rate increase is estimated to bring in an additional $634,000.00 of annual revenue, which is a 31% increase.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Authorizing Lake County Behavioral Health Services to Increase the Rates for Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) and Change These rates in the Electronic Health Record Application Effective July 1, 2021.
Original memo text
Memorandum
Date: November 30, 2021
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Todd Metcalf, MPA, Behavioral Health Services Director
Subject: Adopt Resolution Authorizing Lake County Behavioral Health Services to Increase the Rates for Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) Effective July 1, 2021.
Executive Summary:
Lake County Behavioral Health Services is required to submit cost reports in arrears annually to the Department of Health Care Services. LCBHS has submitted cost reports through fiscal year 2019-20, however, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) must review and settle these cost reports. At present, has reviewed and settled the cost reports through fiscal year 2016-17.
Lake County Behavioral Health Services' cost of providing Specialty Mental Health Services has increased since the last cost report was submitted and settled. As such, LCBHS must increase the rates for Specialty Mental Health Services and must pass a Resolution to do so.
This rate increase is estimated to bring in an additional $634,000.00 of annual revenue, which is a 31% increase.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: _N/A_ Amount Budgeted: _ N/A__ Additional Requested: __ N/A__ Future Annual Cost: _ N/A__
Consistency with Vision 2028 (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☐ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
☒ Economic Development ☐ Infrastructure ☐ County Workforce
☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution Authorizing Lake County Behavioral Health Services to Increase the Rates for Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) and Change These rates in the Electronic Health Record Application Effective July 1, 2021.
5.2Adopt Resolution Approving County of Lake Health Services to Apply for funding in the amount of $542,450 through the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for Fiscal Years 21/22 through FY 26/27 and Authorize the Director of Health Services to sign said application
Resolution
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Health Services is requesting Board approval to apply for multi-year funding in support of our Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) program.
This funding will be used to secure additional staffing support of disease investigation, (case and contact tracing) case management, and oversight. This funding will also support training of staff to become proficient in STD, and HIV disease investigation and partner notification processes. The funding will also support additional staffing to support the need for rapid emergency infectious disease response needs if needed.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Approving County of Lake Health Services to Apply for Grant Funding in the Amount of $542,450, Through the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for Fiscal Years 21/22 through 26/27 And Authorize the Director of Health Services to Sign Said Application
Original memo text
Memorandum
Date: November 30, 2021
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Jennifer Baker, Interim Deputy Director, on behalf of Carol J. Huchingson, Interim Director
Subject: Adopt Resolution Approving County of Lake Health Services to Apply for Grant Funding in the Amount of $542,450, Through the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for Fiscal Years 21/22 through 26/27 And Authorize the Director of Health Services to Sign Said Application
Executive Summary:
Health Services is requesting Board approval to apply for multi-year funding in support of our Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) program.
This funding will be used to secure additional staffing support of disease investigation, (case and contact tracing) case management, and oversight. This funding will also support training of staff to become proficient in STD, and HIV disease investigation and partner notification processes. The funding will also support additional staffing to support the need for rapid emergency infectious disease response needs if needed.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Consistency with Vision 2028 (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☒ Well-being of Residents ☒ Public Safety ☐ Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
☐ Economic Development ☐ Infrastructure ☒ County Workforce
☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution Approving County of Lake Health Services to Apply for Grant Funding in the Amount of $542,450, Through the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for Fiscal Years 21/22 through 26/27 And Authorize the Director of Health Services to Sign Said Application
5.3Approve purchase of vehicle equipment from Precision Wireless in the amount of $65,433 from the Sheriff/Pursuit Replacement Budget Unit 2217, Object Code 28.30; and Authorize the Sheriff/Coroner or his designee to issue purchase order
Action Item
passed on consent
Adopted — 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
On September 1, 2021, the Sheriff's Department issued a request for quote for the purchase of pursuit equipment for seven recently ordered Ford Explorer's. Three bidders submitted bids and are as follows:
Sutter Buttes: $10,280.00
Lehr: $9,556.61
Precision Wireless $9,347.54
The bid is being awarded to Precision Wireless. Precision Wireless is a local vendor, but the 10% local vendor preference was not needed as they are already the low bidder.
Please authorize the Sheriff/Coroner or his designee to issue a purchase order in the amount of $65,433 to Precision Wireless, to be paid from the Sheriff/Pursuit Vehicle replacement budget unit 2217, object code 28.30.
Not applicable
Recommended Action
Approve purchase of vehicle equipment from Precision Wireless in the amount of $65,433 from the Sheriff/Pursuit Vehicle Replacement Budget Unit 2217, Object Code 28.30; and Authorize the Sheriff/Coroner or his designee to issue a purchase order
| Estimated Cost | 65,433 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | 194,288 |
Original memo text
Memorandum
Date: November 30, 2021
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Brian L. Martin, Sheriff/Coroner
Subject: Approve purchase of vehicle equipment from Precision Wireless in the amount of $65,433 from the Sheriff/Pursuit Vehicle Replacement Budget Unit 2217, Object Code 28.30; and Authorize the Sheriff/Coroner or his designee to issue a purchase order
Executive Summary: On September 1, 2021, the Sheriff's Department issued a request for quote for the purchase of pursuit equipment for seven recently ordered Ford Explorer's. Three bidders submitted bids and are as follows:
Sutter Buttes: $10,280.00
Lehr: $9,556.61
Precision Wireless $9,347.54
The bid is being awarded to Precision Wireless. Precision Wireless is a local vendor, but the 10% local vendor preference was not needed as they are already the low bidder.
Please authorize the Sheriff/Coroner or his designee to issue a purchase order in the amount of $65,433 to Precision Wireless, to be paid from the Sheriff/Pursuit Vehicle replacement budget unit 2217, object code 28.30.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: __65,433______ Amount Budgeted: _194,288___ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Consistency with Vision 2028 (check all that apply): ☒ Not applicable
☐ Well-being of Residents ☒ Public Safety ☐ Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
☐ Economic Development ☐ Infrastructure ☐ County Workforce
☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake
Recommended Action: Approve purchase of vehicle equipment from Precision Wireless in the amount of $65,433 from the Sheriff/Pursuit Vehicle Replacement Budget Unit 2217, Object Code 28.30; and Authorize the Sheriff/Coroner or his designee to issue a purchase order
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, approved consent agenda items 5.1 through 5.3. 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
Clerk’s notes: Public Members Kevin Waycik, Julia Bono, Carlos Bono, and Tom Slaight spoke.
6.29:06 A.M. - Consideration of a Presentation by United Way of the Wine Country Regarding Possible Expansion of 2-1-1 Lake County from Disaster-Only to Full Service
Report
Staff memo
Executive Summary
As your Board is aware, when fully implemented, 2-1-1 is a comprehensive information and referral service that strives to help community members access the best local resources and services to address any need. 2-1-1 services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with information accessible in 150 languages through phone interpretation services. During times of disaster, 2-1-1 can provide incident-specific information in coordination with local emergency services, including road closures and shelters, both locally and nationwide.
Presently, Lake County has disaster-only 2-1-1 service, provided by Interface Children and Family Services of Ventura County. To date, this service has been fully State funded (SB1212), and this limited partnership has enabled Lake County to develop service databases that can be built on with full 2-1-1 implementation: https://211lake.org/
You will also be aware, United Way of the Wine Country (UWWC) serves families and individuals living and working in Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, Humboldt and Del Norte counties. They are deeply committed to improving family financial stability by serving as a vital link between residents, nonprofit organizations, businesses and government leaders.
UWWC is the operator of 2-1-1 Sonoma and 2-1-1 Mendocino and a funder of 2-1-1 Humboldt.
They partner with Interface Children and Family Services for operation of 2-1-1 Sonoma and Mendocino's call center services. Since 2005, Interface, the call center provider, has overseen 2-1-1 calls for Ventura and 21 other counties in California. Interface's expertise and technology have brought Sonoma County callers two-way texting capabilities and an immediate capacity to scale up call center resources in the event of an emergency-all at a lower cost-per-call than the previous service due to Interface's size, digital capacity, and singular focus.
UWWC's goal is to have a full service 2-1-1 in each of the five counties in its service area, and they are currently exploring the possibility of supporting the expansion of 2-1-1 Lake County from disaster only to full service. Staff conceptually agrees full 2-1-1 implementation could importantly augment existing public information services.
Today's presentation from UWWC is informational, only, but your Board may wish to provide direction to staff to continue work toward implementation.
Recommended Action
Informational report only, today. Consider Direction to Staff to continue work toward implementation of full 2-1-1 services, in partnership with United Way of the Wine Country.
Original memo text
Memorandum
Date: November 30, 2021
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Carol J. Huchingson, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Brian L. Martin, Lake County Office of Emergency Services Director
Subject: Consideration of a Presentation by United Way of the Wine Country Regarding Possible Expansion of 2-1-1 Lake County from Disaster-Only to Full Service
Executive Summary:
As your Board is aware, when fully implemented, 2-1-1 is a comprehensive information and referral service that strives to help community members access the best local resources and services to address any need. 2-1-1 services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with information accessible in 150 languages through phone interpretation services. During times of disaster, 2-1-1 can provide incident-specific information in coordination with local emergency services, including road closures and shelters, both locally and nationwide.
Presently, Lake County has disaster-only 2-1-1 service, provided by Interface Children and Family Services of Ventura County. To date, this service has been fully State funded (SB1212), and this limited partnership has enabled Lake County to develop service databases that can be built on with full 2-1-1 implementation: https://211lake.org/
You will also be aware, United Way of the Wine Country (UWWC) serves families and individuals living and working in Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, Humboldt and Del Norte counties. They are deeply committed to improving family financial stability by serving as a vital link between residents, nonprofit organizations, businesses and government leaders.
UWWC is the operator of 2-1-1 Sonoma and 2-1-1 Mendocino and a funder of 2-1-1 Humboldt.
They partner with Interface Children and Family Services for operation of 2-1-1 Sonoma and Mendocino's call center services. Since 2005, Interface, the call center provider, has overseen 2-1-1 calls for Ventura and 21 other counties in California. Interface's expertise and technology have brought Sonoma County callers two-way texting capabilities and an immediate capacity to scale up call center resources in the event of an emergency-all at a lower cost-per-call than the previous service due to Interface's size, digital capacity, and singular focus.
UWWC's goal is to have a full service 2-1-1 in each of the five counties in its service area, and they are currently exploring the possibility of supporting the expansion of 2-1-1 Lake County from disaster only to full service. Staff conceptually agrees full 2-1-1 implementation could importantly augment existing public information services.
Today's presentation from UWWC is informational, only, but your Board may wish to provide direction to staff to continue work toward implementation.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Consistency with Vision 2028 (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☒ Well-being of Residents ☒ Public Safety ☒ Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
☐ Economic Development ☐ Infrastructure ☐ County Workforce
☒ Community Collaboration ☒ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake
Recommended Action: Informational report only, today. Consider Direction to Staff to continue work toward implementation of full 2-1-1 services, in partnership with United Way of the Wine Country.
There was Board consensus to gather more information on the 2-1-1 program.
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson and Deputy Administrative Officer Matthew Rothstein introduced the item to the Board. 2-1-1 Representatives Lisa Carreno and Nicolette Weinzveg presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke via Zoom: Betsy Cawn. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.39:25 A.M. - Consideration of the California Fire Safe Council 2021 Calfire Evacuation Route Planning and Development Grant Program Application for Financial Aid for the Soda Bay Corridor Evacuation Route Planning and Maintenance Project, and authorize the Public Works Director to sign.
Action Item
Motion carried
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
The County recently was advised of a grant opportunity through the California Fire Safe Council called the 21 CALFIRE Evacuation Route Planning and Development Grant Program. The program provides financial assistance for entities to complete wildfire evacuation route projects. Eligible projects include evacuation route planning, implementation, public education, construction, signage, maintenance, and related activities. The project that is proposed meets all of the project eligibility requirements and staff requests your Board's consideration and approval to submit an application, along with your authorization for the Public Works Director to sign the application.
Background Information: A local coalition known as the Konocti Area Fire Safety Council, which is comprised of representatives from homeowner associations of the Kelseyville Riviera, Riviera West, Buckingham, and Riviera Heights, had originally planned to apply for the project. They were recently advised that the County needed to be the lead agency on the application, and Public Works was tasked with completing the document. Staff has worked with several individuals involved with the preliminary development of the project, as well as solicited input from your two Board members who act as Chair and Vice Chair of the Risk Reduction Authority - Supervisors' Simon and Pyska.
Recommended Action
Approve of the Application for financial aid for the Soda Bay Corridor Evacuation Route Planning and Maintenance Project, and authorize the Public Works Director to sign
Original memo text
Memorandum
Date: November 30, 2021
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Scott De Leon, Public Works Director
Subject: Consideration of the California Fire Safe Council 2021 Calfire Evacuation Route Planning and Development Grant Program Application for Financial Aid for the Soda Bay Corridor Evacuation Route Planning and Maintenance Project, and authorize the Public Works Director to sign
Executive Summary:
The County recently was advised of a grant opportunity through the California Fire Safe Council called the 21 CALFIRE Evacuation Route Planning and Development Grant Program. The program provides financial assistance for entities to complete wildfire evacuation route projects. Eligible projects include evacuation route planning, implementation, public education, construction, signage, maintenance, and related activities. The project that is proposed meets all of the project eligibility requirements and staff requests your Board's consideration and approval to submit an application, along with your authorization for the Public Works Director to sign the application.
Background Information: A local coalition known as the Konocti Area Fire Safety Council, which is comprised of representatives from homeowner associations of the Kelseyville Riviera, Riviera West, Buckingham, and Riviera Heights, had originally planned to apply for the project. They were recently advised that the County needed to be the lead agency on the application, and Public Works was tasked with completing the document. Staff has worked with several individuals involved with the preliminary development of the project, as well as solicited input from your two Board members who act as Chair and Vice Chair of the Risk Reduction Authority - Supervisors' Simon and Pyska.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Consistency with Vision 2028 (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☐ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
☐ Economic Development ☐ Infrastructure ☐ County Workforce
☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake
Recommended Action: Approve of the Application for financial aid for the Soda Bay Corridor Evacuation Route Planning and Maintenance Project, and authorize the Public Works Director to sign
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved California Fire Safe Council 2021 Calfire Evacuation Route Planning and Development Grant Program Application for Financial Aid for the Soda Bay Corridor Evacuation Route Planning and Maintenance Project, and authorized the Public Works Director to sign. The motion carried by the following 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 Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson spoke.
Chair Sabatier asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Joan Moss. The following person spoke via Zoom: Betsy Cawn. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.410:00 A.M. - (a) Redistricting Public Hearing #4 – Final Approval of Boundaries/Maps; (b) Discussion of a Draft Ordinance Amending Article II of Chapter 2 of the Lake County Code, Establishing the Boundaries of the Supervisorial Districts for the County of Lake, Pursuant to Sections 21500 et seq of the California Elections Code
Public Hearing
Staff memo
Executive Summary
As your Board is aware, Census data is collected every ten years, and in the year following, Counties are responsible to undertake "Redistricting," to ensure Supervisorial Districts are essentially equivalent, in terms of population.
Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 21507.1, your Board is required to hold a series of four Public Hearings. On August 11, you adopted the following schedule for these hearings:
Tuesday, August 31: Public Hearing #1 - Intro to the Process
Special Board Meeting, Timed Item for 10am
Saturday, October 2: Public Hearing #2 - Communities of Interest
Special Board Meeting, at 10am, solely to conduct this Redistricting Public Hearing
Tuesday, November 2: Public Hearing #3 - Draft Maps Presented
Regular Board Meeting, Timed Item for 6pm
Tuesday November 30: Public Hearing #4 - Final Approval of Boundaries/Maps
Special Board Meeting, Timed Item at 10am
Video recordings of the August 31, October 2 and November 2 Hearings are available on the County of Lake, CA YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgznI_CecGk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5NZNGgMiCA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TGKLNUBjBA
Margaret Long and Carolyn Walker of Prentice Long, the County's Contractor for Redistricting Consulting Services, will be present to facilitate Public Hearing #4 - Final Approval of Boundaries/Maps.
As you are very probably aware, the County's esteemed Geographic Information Systems Specialist, Lon Sharp, published a series of six potential Draft Maps ("Option 1" through "Option 6") for your Board's and the public's consideration over the course of Lake County's Redistricting process. "Option 6" is the likely final map, presented for your Board's approval today:
http://gispublic.co.lake.ca.us/portal/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=ee10c2cbd3c44cdabaeb03ff0c142ea3
We are grateful to those who have contributed input throughout this process; it truly helped to inform the proposed final map.
Today's Public Hearing, and was noticed in LakeCoNews (September 18) and the Lake County Record-Bee (September 22). The notice is available in Spanish and English at:
http://www.lakecountyca.gov/redistricting2021/
Staff recommends your Board approve "Option 6" as the Final Lake County Supervisorial District Boundaries drawn in response to Census 2020 data.
Recommended Action
(a) Conduct the Public Hearing, in partnership with Ms. Long. Provide direction to staff, as needed.
Original memo text
Memorandum
Date: November 30, 2021
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Carol J. Huchingson, County Administrative Officer
Subject: (a) Redistricting Public Hearing #4 - Final Approval of Boundaries/Maps; (b) Discussion of a Draft Ordinance Amending Article II of Chapter 2 of the Lake County Code, Establishing the Boundaries of the Supervisorial Districts for the County of Lake, Pursuant to Sections 21500 et seq of the California Elections Code
Executive Summary:
As your Board is aware, Census data is collected every ten years, and in the year following, Counties are responsible to undertake "Redistricting," to ensure Supervisorial Districts are essentially equivalent, in terms of population.
Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 21507.1, your Board is required to hold a series of four Public Hearings. On August 11, you adopted the following schedule for these hearings:
Tuesday, August 31: Public Hearing #1 - Intro to the Process
Special Board Meeting, Timed Item for 10am
Saturday, October 2: Public Hearing #2 - Communities of Interest
Special Board Meeting, at 10am, solely to conduct this Redistricting Public Hearing
Tuesday, November 2: Public Hearing #3 - Draft Maps Presented
Regular Board Meeting, Timed Item for 6pm
Tuesday November 30: Public Hearing #4 - Final Approval of Boundaries/Maps
Special Board Meeting, Timed Item at 10am
Video recordings of the August 31, October 2 and November 2 Hearings are available on the County of Lake, CA YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgznI_CecGk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5NZNGgMiCA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TGKLNUBjBA
Margaret Long and Carolyn Walker of Prentice Long, the County's Contractor for Redistricting Consulting Services, will be present to facilitate Public Hearing #4 - Final Approval of Boundaries/Maps.
As you are very probably aware, the County's esteemed Geographic Information Systems Specialist, Lon Sharp, published a series of six potential Draft Maps ("Option 1" through "Option 6") for your Board's and the public's consideration over the course of Lake County's Redistricting process. "Option 6" is the likely final map, presented for your Board's approval today:
http://gispublic.co.lake.ca.us/portal/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=ee10c2cbd3c44cdabaeb03ff0c142ea3
We are grateful to those who have contributed input throughout this process; it truly helped to inform the proposed final map.
Today's Public Hearing, and was noticed in LakeCoNews (September 18) and the Lake County Record-Bee (September 22). The notice is available in Spanish and English at:
http://www.lakecountyca.gov/redistricting2021/
Staff recommends your Board approve "Option 6" as the Final Lake County Supervisorial District Boundaries drawn in response to Census 2020 data.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Consistency with Vision 2028 (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☒ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
☐ Economic Development ☐ Infrastructure ☐ County Workforce
☒ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake
Recommended Action:
(a) Conduct the Public Hearing, in partnership with Ms. Long. Provide direction to staff, as needed.
There was direction given to staff to return with a resolution.
Clerk’s notes: Margaret Long presented the item to the Board. GIS Specialist Lon Sharp, County Counsel Anita Grant, and Deputy Administrative Officer Matthew Rothstein 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 Letter to California Department of Public Health Regarding Indoor Basketball Facial Covering Rules for Youth Sports
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Currently, it is mandated by CDPH that indoor basketball players and refs wear facial coverings. Our schools have reached out to us, letting us know that they are advocating for change regarding facial coverings as it is not realistic and potentially dangerous to ask our youth to wear facial coverings while exerting the amount of energy needed to run up and down the court.
I feel that we should support our schools and their request and send a letter to CDPH requesting they change the mandate to allow players and refs to play without facial coverings during practice and games and to test twice a week to mitigate the potential for the spread of COVID-19.
Not applicable
Recommended Action
Approve letter to CDPH regarding a revision of the CDPH indoor basketball mandates for youth sports.
Original memo text
Memorandum
Date: November 30, 2021
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Bruno Sabatier, District 2 Supervisor
Subject: Consideration of Letter to California Department of Public Health Regarding Indoor Basketball Facial Covering Rules for Youth Sports
Executive Summary:
Currently, it is mandated by CDPH that indoor basketball players and refs wear facial coverings. Our schools have reached out to us, letting us know that they are advocating for change regarding facial coverings as it is not realistic and potentially dangerous to ask our youth to wear facial coverings while exerting the amount of energy needed to run up and down the court.
I feel that we should support our schools and their request and send a letter to CDPH requesting they change the mandate to allow players and refs to play without facial coverings during practice and games and to test twice a week to mitigate the potential for the spread of COVID-19.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Consistency with Vision 2028 (check all that apply): ☒ Not applicable
☐ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
☐ Economic Development ☐ Infrastructure ☐ County Workforce
☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake
Recommended Action: Approve letter to CDPH regarding a revision of the CDPH indoor basketball mandates for youth sports.
No action taken.
Clerk’s notes: Chair Sabatier 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.
7.3Consideration of the following advisory board appointments:
Western Region Town Hall
Appointment
Adopted
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
West Region Town Hall: 1 Vacancy- Blue Lakes/Bachelor Valley Member
Applications received: David L. Eby - New, Blue Lakes/Bachelor Valley Member
Recommended Action
Appoint qualified applicants to the specified advisory board.
Original memo text
Memorandum
Date: November 30, 2021
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Johanna DeLong, Assistant Clerk of the Board
Subject: Consideration of Advisory Board Appointments
Executive Summary:
West Region Town Hall: 1 Vacancy- Blue Lakes/Bachelor Valley Member
Applications received: David L. Eby - New, Blue Lakes/Bachelor Valley Member
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Consistency with Vision 2028 (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☐ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
☐ Economic Development ☐ Infrastructure ☐ County Workforce
☒ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake
Recommended Action: Appoint qualified applicants to the specified advisory board.
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, appointed David Eby 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 wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.4Consideration of Cannabis Equity Grant Application
Report
Adopted — Pass
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
On April 21, 2020, the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) awarded $150,000 to the County through a Type I Funding grant to support the development of a cannabis equity program. The California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University (CCRP) was selected by the County as the consultant to assist in this process. An independent Cannabis Equity Assessment (CEA) and Local Equity Plan (LEP) were then drafted and later approved by your Board.
In January, the County applied for a Type II Funding grant and received $888,173 in June. The County has now been approved for an extension of its Type I funding since the Local Equity Program direct grants have not yet been fully developed. The State has accelerated its next application timeframe to secure additional Type II funding, with a deadline of December 13, 2021. Since the County only received its initial funding in June, it remains eligible to apply for this additional funding.
Staff recommends that the County submits a substantially similar Type II application, requesting further funds under the same "Grants and Loans" allocation. This would allow for potentially more direct grants with increased awards. The application request would include support for:
* Rent/Lease costs
* Local and State applications, licensing, and regulatory fees
* Regulatory compliance
* Fixtures and equipment
* Capital improvement
Staff seeks direction from your Board as to how proceed with the upcoming Cannabis Equity Grant application opportunity.
Recommended Action
Provide staff direction.
Original memo text
Memorandum
Date: November 30, 2021
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Carol J. Huchingson, County Administrative Officer
Subject: Consideration of Cannabis Equity Grant Application
Executive Summary:
On April 21, 2020, the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) awarded $150,000 to the County through a Type I Funding grant to support the development of a cannabis equity program. The California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University (CCRP) was selected by the County as the consultant to assist in this process. An independent Cannabis Equity Assessment (CEA) and Local Equity Plan (LEP) were then drafted and later approved by your Board.
In January, the County applied for a Type II Funding grant and received $888,173 in June. The County has now been approved for an extension of its Type I funding since the Local Equity Program direct grants have not yet been fully developed. The State has accelerated its next application timeframe to secure additional Type II funding, with a deadline of December 13, 2021. Since the County only received its initial funding in June, it remains eligible to apply for this additional funding.
Staff recommends that the County submits a substantially similar Type II application, requesting further funds under the same "Grants and Loans" allocation. This would allow for potentially more direct grants with increased awards. The application request would include support for:
* Rent/Lease costs
* Local and State applications, licensing, and regulatory fees
* Regulatory compliance
* Fixtures and equipment
* Capital improvement
Staff seeks direction from your Board as to how proceed with the upcoming Cannabis Equity Grant application opportunity.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Consistency with Vision 2028 (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☐ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
☒ Economic Development ☐ Infrastructure ☐ County Workforce
☒ Community Collaboration ☒ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake
Recommended Action: Provide staff direction.
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved submittal of the Cannabis Equity Grant Application. 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 wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8. Closed Session
8.1Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1):
Interview of Health Services Director
Appointment of Health Services Director
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, appointed Jonathan Portney as Health Services Director. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Directors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Scott, Pyska, and Crandell