Lake County Meetings — interactive archive

Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, August 19, 2014

9:00 AM · Board Chambers

Approved minutes (PDF)

1. Call to Order

2. Moment of Silence

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Presentation of Animals at the Animal Care and Control Shelter

5. Consideration of Items Not Appearing on the Posted Agenda (Extra Items)

6. Current Construction Projects - Contract Change Orders

7. Approval of the Consent Agenda

7.1Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2013-95 to Amend the Budget for FY 2013-14 by Making Various Adjustments to Budget Unit 2101- Trial Courts. Resolution passed on consent
Staff memo

Date: August 15, 2014 · To: Board of Supervisors · From: Matt Perry, County Administrative Officer · Subject: A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2013-95 to Amend the Budget for FY 2013-14 by Making Various Adjustments to Budget Unit 2101- Trial Courts

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Background Pursuant to Government Code Section 77205, one-half of the amount of certain court fine and fee revenues are remitted to the State. The money for this payment, along with other payments to the State, is appropriated in Budget Unit 2101, account 52.10. Due to the higher than anticipated collection of these fines and fees, the amount appropriated for this payment needs to be increased. The attached resolution amends the FY 2013-14 Budget by increasing the amount appropriated for this payment to the State and recognizes the receipt of unanticipated revenues to support this increased appropriation. ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends your Board approve the attached resolution.
Original memo text
..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Matt Perry, County Administrative Officer DATE: August 15, 2014 SUBJECT: A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2013-95 to Amend the Budget for FY 2013-14 by Making Various Adjustments to Budget Unit 2101- Trial Courts EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Background Pursuant to Government Code Section 77205, one-half of the amount of certain court fine and fee revenues are remitted to the State. The money for this payment, along with other payments to the State, is appropriated in Budget Unit 2101, account 52.10. Due to the higher than anticipated collection of these fines and fees, the amount appropriated for this payment needs to be increased. The attached resolution amends the FY 2013-14 Budget by increasing the amount appropriated for this payment to the State and recognizes the receipt of unanticipated revenues to support this increased appropriation. ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends your Board approve the attached resolution.
7.2Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of August as Child Support Awareness Month. Proclamation passed on consent
Staff memo

Date: August 6, 2014 · To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS · From: GAIL WOODWORTH Director, Child Support Services · Subject: Approval of PROCLAMATION OF AUGUST AS "CHILD SUPPORT AWARENESS MONTH".

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Mission of the Lake County Department of Child Support Services is "CSS and Parents working together for Children." CSS strives to enhance the well-being of children and the self-sufficiency of families by providing professional services. We are requesting that the Honorable Board of Supervisors proclaim August as "Child Support Awareness Month" in Lake County as means to inform the public of our commitment to the child support program. FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: Amount Budgeted: Additional Requested: Annual Cost (if planned for future years): FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: We recommend the Board of Supervisors approve the proclamation of August as Child Support Awareness Month.
Original memo text
..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: GAIL WOODWORTH Director, Child Support Services DATE: August 6, 2014 SUBJECT: Approval of PROCLAMATION OF AUGUST AS "CHILD SUPPORT AWARENESS MONTH". EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Mission of the Lake County Department of Child Support Services is "CSS and Parents working together for Children." CSS strives to enhance the well-being of children and the self-sufficiency of families by providing professional services. We are requesting that the Honorable Board of Supervisors proclaim August as "Child Support Awareness Month" in Lake County as means to inform the public of our commitment to the child support program. FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: Amount Budgeted: Additional Requested: Annual Cost (if planned for future years): FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: We recommend the Board of Supervisors approve the proclamation of August as Child Support Awareness Month.
7.3Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and San Sousee for Adult Residential Support for FY 2014-15, in the amount of $100,000, and authorize the Chair to sign. Report passed on consent
Staff memo

Date: July 2, 2014 · To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS · From: Kristy Kelly, MA, MFT Behavioral Health Director · Subject: Agreement between County of Lake and San Sousee for Adult Residential Support for Fiscal Year 2014-15.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Attached, for your approval, is the Agreement between the County of Lake and San Sousee for Adult Residential Support for Fiscal Year 2014-15. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: San Sousee is an Adult Residential Facility licensed by the Community Care Licensing Division of the Department of Social Services. San Sousee has proven to be a cost-efficient alternative for care to clients ready to be transitioned from Institutes for Mental Disease or brought back to the county from other out of county placement. LCBH pays a daily patch rate of $85 per day, which is our cost after the client's portion is paid. FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: $100,000 Amount Budgeted: $100,000 Additional Requested: N/A Annual Cost (if planned for future years): N/A FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): The amount budgeted for Adult Residential Placements is $700,000. Lake County Behavioral Health (LCBH) is requesting approval of the Agreement for Fiscal Year 2014-15 for contract maximum of $100,000. This contract is funded by Realignment, MHSA, and SAMHSA. STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): N/A ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: LCBH is requesting the Board approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and San Sousee for Fiscal Year 2014-15 for a contract maximum of $100,000 and is requesting the Board Chair sign the Agreement.
Original memo text
..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: Kristy Kelly, MA, MFT Behavioral Health Director DATE: July 2, 2014 SUBJECT: Agreement between County of Lake and San Sousee for Adult Residential Support for Fiscal Year 2014-15. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Attached, for your approval, is the Agreement between the County of Lake and San Sousee for Adult Residential Support for Fiscal Year 2014-15. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: San Sousee is an Adult Residential Facility licensed by the Community Care Licensing Division of the Department of Social Services. San Sousee has proven to be a cost-efficient alternative for care to clients ready to be transitioned from Institutes for Mental Disease or brought back to the county from other out of county placement. LCBH pays a daily patch rate of $85 per day, which is our cost after the client's portion is paid. FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: $100,000 Amount Budgeted: $100,000 Additional Requested: N/A Annual Cost (if planned for future years): N/A FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): The amount budgeted for Adult Residential Placements is $700,000. Lake County Behavioral Health (LCBH) is requesting approval of the Agreement for Fiscal Year 2014-15 for contract maximum of $100,000. This contract is funded by Realignment, MHSA, and SAMHSA. STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): N/A ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: LCBH is requesting the Board approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and San Sousee for Fiscal Year 2014-15 for a contract maximum of $100,000 and is requesting the Board Chair sign the Agreement.
7.4Approve Contract between the County of Lake and Lake Family Resource Center for Cal-Learn Teen Parenting Services for FY 2014-15, in the amount to be determined by State formula, and authorize the Chair to sign. Action Item passed on consent
Staff memo

Date: AUGUST 6, 2014 · To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS · From: CAROL J. HUCHINGSON, SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR · Subject: CONTRACT WITH LAKE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER FOR CAL-LEARN TEEN PARENTING SERVICES

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Lake County Department of Social Services is responsible for providing the Cal-Learn program and services for eligible parenting teens. According to State regulations, we must contract with the local Adolescent Family Life Program (AFLP) provider for administration of Cal-Learn services. Lake Family Resource Center is designated as the local AFLP provider. There is no County cost associated with this contract, as contractor compensation is based on the allocation determined by a State formula for the Cal-Learn program. Compensation shall not exceed the allocation that is determined by said formula. FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: TBD by State formula Amount Budgeted: TBD by State formula Additional Requested: TBD by State formula Annual Cost (if planned for future years): TBD by State formula FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): There is no County cost associated with this contract. STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): None. ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the contract between the County of Lake and Lake Family Resource Center for Cal-Learn Teen Parenting Services and authorize the Chair to sign. Thank you for your consideration. cc: Jennifer Fitts, Deputy Social Services Director Rachael Jorgenson, Supervising Staff Services Analyst
Original memo text
..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: CAROL J. HUCHINGSON, SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR DATE: AUGUST 6, 2014 SUBJECT: CONTRACT WITH LAKE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER FOR CAL-LEARN TEEN PARENTING SERVICES EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Lake County Department of Social Services is responsible for providing the Cal-Learn program and services for eligible parenting teens. According to State regulations, we must contract with the local Adolescent Family Life Program (AFLP) provider for administration of Cal-Learn services. Lake Family Resource Center is designated as the local AFLP provider. There is no County cost associated with this contract, as contractor compensation is based on the allocation determined by a State formula for the Cal-Learn program. Compensation shall not exceed the allocation that is determined by said formula. FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: TBD by State formula Amount Budgeted: TBD by State formula Additional Requested: TBD by State formula Annual Cost (if planned for future years): TBD by State formula FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): There is no County cost associated with this contract. STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): None. ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the contract between the County of Lake and Lake Family Resource Center for Cal-Learn Teen Parenting Services and authorize the Chair to sign. Thank you for your consideration. cc: Jennifer Fitts, Deputy Social Services Director Rachael Jorgenson, Supervising Staff Services Analyst
7.5Approve Advance Step Hiring at Fifth Step for Public Health Nurse II Trainee due to exceptional qualifications. Report passed on consent
Staff memo

Date: August 6, 2014 · To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS · From: Jim Brown, Health Services Director · Subject: Request for Advanced Step Hiring at Fifth Step for Public Health Nurse II Trainee

Currently the County of Lake Public Health Division has an opportunity to hire Natalie Levchenko, who comes to us with 28 years of nursing experience. Natalie is currently in the process of obtaining her Public Health Nurse certification as well as seeking her Masters Degree in nursing. In addition Natalie is also a paramedic and holds a certification for Emergency Medical Technician. Natalie began her career in nursing in 1986 and has performed a comprehensive range of nursing functions as well as having provided advanced emergency medical care while assigned to ambulance units and fire apparatus as a paramedic in San Francisco. Natalie has exceptional qualifications and we are certain that she will be able to obtain her Public Health Nurse Certification within the required time frame. We believe Natalie's value warrants a starting wage at the Public Health Nurse II Trainee fifth step. This request is supported by Kathy Ferguson, Human Resources Director. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: $84,067.62 Amount Budgeted: $84,067.62 (including salary and benefits) Additional Requested: Annual Cost (if planned for future years): FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: Your Board's approval is requested and recommended. Thank you for your continued support.
Original memo text
..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: Jim Brown, Health Services Director DATE: August 6, 2014 SUBJECT: Request for Advanced Step Hiring at Fifth Step for Public Health Nurse II Trainee Currently the County of Lake Public Health Division has an opportunity to hire Natalie Levchenko, who comes to us with 28 years of nursing experience. Natalie is currently in the process of obtaining her Public Health Nurse certification as well as seeking her Masters Degree in nursing. In addition Natalie is also a paramedic and holds a certification for Emergency Medical Technician. Natalie began her career in nursing in 1986 and has performed a comprehensive range of nursing functions as well as having provided advanced emergency medical care while assigned to ambulance units and fire apparatus as a paramedic in San Francisco. Natalie has exceptional qualifications and we are certain that she will be able to obtain her Public Health Nurse Certification within the required time frame. We believe Natalie's value warrants a starting wage at the Public Health Nurse II Trainee fifth step. This request is supported by Kathy Ferguson, Human Resources Director. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: $84,067.62 Amount Budgeted: $84,067.62 (including salary and benefits) Additional Requested: Annual Cost (if planned for future years): FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: Your Board's approval is requested and recommended. Thank you for your continued support.
7.6(Sitting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District) - Approve Amendment Three to the Funding Agreement between the California Department of Water Resources and the Lake County Watershed Protection District, Under the Flood Protection Corridor Program, SAP Contract No. 4600003318, and authorize the Chair to sign. Agreement passed on consent Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Smith
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Rushing: aye Smith: aye
Staff memo

Date: August 13, 2014 · To: Board of Directors, Lake County Watershed Protection District · From: Scott De Leon, Water Resources Director · Subject: Approval of Amendment 3 to the Agreement with the California Department of Water Resources to Purchase Properties in the Upper Lake Reclamation Area

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Department is requesting the Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District (District), authorize the Chairman of the Board to sign Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with the California Department of Water Resources (CaDWR) funding the Flood Protection Corridor Program grant. This item is not anticipated to be controversial and may be placed on the consent agenda. In 2003, the District applied for a Flood Protection Corridor Program (FPCP) grant to begin property acquisition for the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project (Project). Our application was selected for funding and an agreement funding the property acquisition was signed on May 14, 2004 for $5.214 million. The agreement was amended on December 28, 2006 with an increase of $0.5 million and extending the contract time until August 2009. Seven residential properties were purchased from willing sellers with grant funds and subsequently demolished. Amendment 2 extended the contract period until August 28, 2014 and provided an additional $7 million to the program. Several additional properties were purchased with the Amendment 2 funding and all these properties are now protected from future development with a conservation easement held by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Department. CaDWR has prepared Amendment 3 to extend the contract period to June 30, 2017. It should be noted that in the cover letter provided by the State that they are warning us that any future extensions are unlikely, and that the County should endeavor to expend the funds expeditiously. Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District, authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment 3 of the agreement for the Flood Protection Corridor Program grant. FISCAL IMPACT: __ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: Amount Budgeted: Additional Requested: Annual Cost (if planned for future years): FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District, authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment 3 of the agreement for the Flood Protection Corridor Program grant.
Original memo text
..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Directors, Lake County Watershed Protection District FROM: Scott De Leon, Water Resources Director DATE: August 13, 2014 SUBJECT: Approval of Amendment 3 to the Agreement with the California Department of Water Resources to Purchase Properties in the Upper Lake Reclamation Area EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Department is requesting the Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District (District), authorize the Chairman of the Board to sign Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with the California Department of Water Resources (CaDWR) funding the Flood Protection Corridor Program grant. This item is not anticipated to be controversial and may be placed on the consent agenda. In 2003, the District applied for a Flood Protection Corridor Program (FPCP) grant to begin property acquisition for the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project (Project). Our application was selected for funding and an agreement funding the property acquisition was signed on May 14, 2004 for $5.214 million. The agreement was amended on December 28, 2006 with an increase of $0.5 million and extending the contract time until August 2009. Seven residential properties were purchased from willing sellers with grant funds and subsequently demolished. Amendment 2 extended the contract period until August 28, 2014 and provided an additional $7 million to the program. Several additional properties were purchased with the Amendment 2 funding and all these properties are now protected from future development with a conservation easement held by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Department. CaDWR has prepared Amendment 3 to extend the contract period to June 30, 2017. It should be noted that in the cover letter provided by the State that they are warning us that any future extensions are unlikely, and that the County should endeavor to expend the funds expeditiously. Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District, authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment 3 of the agreement for the Flood Protection Corridor Program grant. FISCAL IMPACT: __ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: Amount Budgeted: Additional Requested: Annual Cost (if planned for future years): FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District, authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment 3 of the agreement for the Flood Protection Corridor Program grant.
On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda items 7.1 through 7.6. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Farrington, Brown, and Rushing

8. Timed Items

8.19:05 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: Public Input: Phil Murphy, Milos Luebner, Joan Moss, and Kevin Sergeant.
8.29:10 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of August as Child Support Awareness Month Proclamation
Staff memo

Date: August 6, 2014 · To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS · From: GAIL WOODWORTH Director, Child Support Services · Subject: Approval of PROCLAMATION OF AUGUST AS "CHILD SUPPORT AWARENESS MONTH".

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Mission of the Lake County Department of Child Support Services is "CSS and Parents working together for Children." CSS strives to enhance the well-being of children and the self-sufficiency of families by providing professional services. We are requesting that the Honorable Board of Supervisors proclaim August as "Child Support Awareness Month" in Lake County as means to inform the public of our commitment to the child support program. FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: Amount Budgeted: Additional Requested: Annual Cost (if planned for future years): FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: We recommend the Board of Supervisors approve the proclamation of August as Child Support Awareness Month.
Original memo text
..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: GAIL WOODWORTH Director, Child Support Services DATE: August 6, 2014 SUBJECT: Approval of PROCLAMATION OF AUGUST AS "CHILD SUPPORT AWARENESS MONTH". EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Mission of the Lake County Department of Child Support Services is "CSS and Parents working together for Children." CSS strives to enhance the well-being of children and the self-sufficiency of families by providing professional services. We are requesting that the Honorable Board of Supervisors proclaim August as "Child Support Awareness Month" in Lake County as means to inform the public of our commitment to the child support program. FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: Amount Budgeted: Additional Requested: Annual Cost (if planned for future years): FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: We recommend the Board of Supervisors approve the proclamation of August as Child Support Awareness Month.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Brown read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Director of Child Support Services Gail Woodworth. Many staff were present.
8.39:15 A.M. - (Continued from August 5, 2014) - Review of Harbor House Coffee Kiosk Water Supply Compliance and Consideration of Board Action and Response. Report
Staff memo

Date: July 15, 2014 · To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS · From: Jim Brown, Health Services Director · Subject: Review of Harbor House Coffee Kiosk Water Supply Compliance

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On March 13, 2014 the Environmental Health Division suspended the Retail Food Facility permit issued to Harbor House Espresso Bar. The permit revocation was for continued violations of California Retail Food Code particularly those sections requiring water supply and waste water conveyance. At the request of the business owner and manager, the Lake County Board of Supervisors on April 22, 2014 reversed the enforcement action and approved a 90-day extension for Harbor House. The business owner and manager explained their intent to install the water supply and waste water infrastructure. The 90-day extension expired effective July 21, 2014. The Health Services Department, Environmental Health Division informed, Martha Benway, the owner of Harbor House of the July 21, 2014 expiration date and notified her that this item would be brought back before the Board on August 5, 2014. FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: Amount Budgeted: Additional Requested: Annual Cost (if planned for future years): FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Original memo text
..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: Jim Brown, Health Services Director DATE: July 15, 2014 SUBJECT: Review of Harbor House Coffee Kiosk Water Supply Compliance EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On March 13, 2014 the Environmental Health Division suspended the Retail Food Facility permit issued to Harbor House Espresso Bar. The permit revocation was for continued violations of California Retail Food Code particularly those sections requiring water supply and waste water conveyance. At the request of the business owner and manager, the Lake County Board of Supervisors on April 22, 2014 reversed the enforcement action and approved a 90-day extension for Harbor House. The business owner and manager explained their intent to install the water supply and waste water infrastructure. The 90-day extension expired effective July 21, 2014. The Health Services Department, Environmental Health Division informed, Martha Benway, the owner of Harbor House of the July 21, 2014 expiration date and notified her that this item would be brought back before the Board on August 5, 2014. FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: Amount Budgeted: Additional Requested: Annual Cost (if planned for future years): FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Clerk’s notes: Martha and Karen from Harbor House were present for this item. They read a letter to the Board and thanked them for their support. They also stated that they planned to move to a new location on or before September 2, 2014.
8.49:25 A.M. - (Continued from August 12, 2014) - Consideration of Letter of Opposition for SB1139 (Hueso) - California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program. Action Item approved
Carried 5-0 — moved by Comstock
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Rushing: aye Smith: aye
Staff memo

Date: August 7, 2014 · To: Board of Supervisors · From: Jill Ruzicka, Senior Administrative Analyst · Subject: OPPOSE - SB 1139 (Hueso) - California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Danielle Matthews of Calpine Corporation requested that the Lake County Board of Supervisors send a letter of opposition to SB 1139 (Hueso). Representatives from Bottle Rock Power and Northern California Power Association were contacted for their input, and were in agreement with Calpine's request. Ms. Matthews stated that Calpine has been working for months to find positive solutions that could be submitted as an amendment to this bill, but they were not successful. Therefore they are requesting letters of opposition from those who would be adversely affected by the passage of this bill. There is an attached list of those who have registered opposition. The bill requires investor-owned utilities (IOU) and other "retail sellers" of electricity, as defined in the Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) to buy 500 megawatts (MW) of electricity generated by new (i.e. constructed after January 1, 2015) geothermal power plants by 2024, over and above the existing renewable energy procurement requirements of the RPS. The bill seems to have the intent of promoting the use of new geothermal energy over other renewable sources, such as wind, solar and biomass. There is great concern that the mandate to procure new geothermal puts at risk the ability of existing biomass, geothermal, wind and solar facilities with expiring contracts to renegotiate new contracts. There has also been criticism that the bill is being introduced to specifically benefit the economic and environmental issues of the Salton Sea in the Imperial Valley, which is part of the author's district. It is anticipated that the majority of the new geothermal facilities will be built in Senator Hueso's district which includes The Salton Sea Known Geothermal Resource Area Calpine has two permitted projects that they would like to move forward with, but will be unable to do so without first securing long-term contracts for existing facilities that have contracts expiring between 2017 and 2021. If this bill is passed, those contracts could possibly not be renewed due to the requirement that the utilities purchase geothermal energy from plants that have not yet been built. If existing geothermal facilities in The Geysers are unable to secure new contracts because of the requirements of this bill, the economic impacts could be devastating for Lake County. ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends your Board to approve and sign the Letter of Opposition to Senate Bill 1139. Attachment
Original memo text
..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Jill Ruzicka, Senior Administrative Analyst DATE: August 7, 2014 SUBJECT: OPPOSE - SB 1139 (Hueso) - California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Danielle Matthews of Calpine Corporation requested that the Lake County Board of Supervisors send a letter of opposition to SB 1139 (Hueso). Representatives from Bottle Rock Power and Northern California Power Association were contacted for their input, and were in agreement with Calpine's request. Ms. Matthews stated that Calpine has been working for months to find positive solutions that could be submitted as an amendment to this bill, but they were not successful. Therefore they are requesting letters of opposition from those who would be adversely affected by the passage of this bill. There is an attached list of those who have registered opposition. The bill requires investor-owned utilities (IOU) and other "retail sellers" of electricity, as defined in the Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) to buy 500 megawatts (MW) of electricity generated by new (i.e. constructed after January 1, 2015) geothermal power plants by 2024, over and above the existing renewable energy procurement requirements of the RPS. The bill seems to have the intent of promoting the use of new geothermal energy over other renewable sources, such as wind, solar and biomass. There is great concern that the mandate to procure new geothermal puts at risk the ability of existing biomass, geothermal, wind and solar facilities with expiring contracts to renegotiate new contracts. There has also been criticism that the bill is being introduced to specifically benefit the economic and environmental issues of the Salton Sea in the Imperial Valley, which is part of the author's district. It is anticipated that the majority of the new geothermal facilities will be built in Senator Hueso's district which includes The Salton Sea Known Geothermal Resource Area Calpine has two permitted projects that they would like to move forward with, but will be unable to do so without first securing long-term contracts for existing facilities that have contracts expiring between 2017 and 2021. If this bill is passed, those contracts could possibly not be renewed due to the requirement that the utilities purchase geothermal energy from plants that have not yet been built. If existing geothermal facilities in The Geysers are unable to secure new contracts because of the requirements of this bill, the economic impacts could be devastating for Lake County. ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends your Board to approve and sign the Letter of Opposition to Senate Bill 1139. Attachment
On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, approved the Letter of Opposition for SB1139 (Hueso) - California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program and authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Smith, Farrington, Brown, and Rushing
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Matt Perry presented the item to the Board. Danielle Matthews with Calpine was present to clarify the request and answer questions. Chair Rushing asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Lenny Dean, Joan Moss, and Monica Rosenthal. No one else present wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8.59:35 A.M. - Consideration of direction to county staff regarding enforcement of marijuana cultivation ordinance (Measure N). Report
no itemized roll call in the official record
Staff memo

Date: August 14, 2014 · To: Supervisor Rushing · From: Board of Supervisors · Subject: Measure N Enforcement and Possible Staff Direction

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: I have received a number of calls from residents of Spring Valley this week regarding the enforcement of the current marijuana cultivation ordinance (Measure N). I am placing an item on the Board agenda so the Board can clarify its intent and receive an update from departments involved in these code enforcement activities. The agenda item should include the following: Report from Community Development and other departments involved in current marijuana cultivation ordinance (Measure N) enforcement. Report should include the current status and processes for current marijuana cultivation ordinance (Measure N) enforcement, particularly around summary abatement processes and procedures. ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consideration of direction to county staff regarding enforcement of marijuana cultivation ordinance (Measure N).
Original memo text
..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: Supervisor Rushing FROM: Board of Supervisors DATE: August 14, 2014 SUBJECT: Measure N Enforcement and Possible Staff Direction EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: I have received a number of calls from residents of Spring Valley this week regarding the enforcement of the current marijuana cultivation ordinance (Measure N). I am placing an item on the Board agenda so the Board can clarify its intent and receive an update from departments involved in these code enforcement activities. The agenda item should include the following: Report from Community Development and other departments involved in current marijuana cultivation ordinance (Measure N) enforcement. Report should include the current status and processes for current marijuana cultivation ordinance (Measure N) enforcement, particularly around summary abatement processes and procedures. ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consideration of direction to county staff regarding enforcement of marijuana cultivation ordinance (Measure N).
There was Board consensus to direct staff to work with the Sheriff's Office, Fish and Wildlife, and County Counsel to review the summary abatement process and report back to the Board.
Clerk’s notes: Chair Rushing presented the item to the Board. Community Development Director Rick Coel and Interim Undersheriff Chris Macedo were present. Chair Rushing asked that they clarify for the Board the process for measure N enforcement. Loren Freeman, Fish & Wildlife representative, was present and spoke also. Chair Rushing asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Eric Eberhart, Mona Warren, Stan Eisenberg, Lenny Dean, Larry Faibush, Phil Murphy, Paul Dante, Dimiche Alan, Mary McMillan, Bonnie Goodwin, John Nelson, Scott Kaiser, Ron Green, John Brosnan, Bobby Detcher, Joan Moss, Cheryl Carr, Joe Fernandez, Paul Kolb, and Milos Luebner. No one else present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.

9. Non-Timed Items

9.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports

10. Closed Session

10.1Conference with Labor Negotiator: (a) County Negotiators: A. Grant, S. Harry, M. Perry, A. Flora and C. Shaver; and (b) Employee Organization: DSA, LCCOA, LCEA and LCSEA. Closed Session Item
10.2Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Lakeside Heights HOA, et al. v. County of Lake. Closed Session Item
10.3Public Employee Appointment pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1): Interviews and Appointment of Interim Behavioral Health Director. Closed Session Item
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 3:17 p.m., having appointed Linda Morris as the Interim Behavioral Health Director.

11. Adjournment