Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, May 26, 2015

..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: Linda Morris, LMFT, MAC Behavioral Health Director DATE: April 13, 2015 SUBJECT: Third Amendment to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for the Lake County WRAP Program, Foster Care Program, and the Intensive Treatment Foster Care (ITFC) Program for Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2014-15. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Attached, for your approval, is the Third Amendment to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for the Lake County WRAP Program, Foster Care Program, and the Intensive Treatment Foster Care (ITFC) Program for Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2014-2015. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: Redwood Community Services, Inc. has continually served children and youth with mental health needs residing in Lake County, and those children and youth who are enrolled in Lake County Foster Care programs, as well as those who are enrolled in the Lake County WRAP Program. Lake County Behavioral Health continues to support Redwood Community Services, Inc. to provide specialty mental health services to Lake County Medi-Cal eligible children and youth. FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: $500,000 Amount Budgeted: $500,000 Additional Requested: N/A Annual Cost (if planned for future years): N/A FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): Due to increased utilization of the WRAP program, Lake County Behavioral Health is requesting a contract increase of $150,000. The current contract maximum is $350,000. In order to fund this contract increase, $91,000 from unassigned funds within the same Foster Care level of care will be reallocated. In addition, $59,000 in unassigned funds from Children's Placements (RCL 12) will be reallocated. All budget allocations are within the same object code. Lake County Behavioral Health requests approval of the Third Amendment to the Agreement for Fiscal Year 2014-15 for a contract maximum of $500,000. This contract is funded through Realignment and FFP. STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): N/A ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Lake County Behavioral Health Director requests the Board approve the Amendment, and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Amendment.

..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: Linda Morris, LMFT, MAC Behavioral Health Director DATE: April 17, 2015 SUBJECT: Second Amendment to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Rebekah Children's Services for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Attached, for your approval, is the Second Amendment to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Rebekah Children's Services for Specialty Mental Health Services Fiscal Year 2014-2015. Under the Agreement, Lake County Behavioral Health (LCBH) is obligated to pay for specialty mental health services at the current published rate. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: Rebekah Children's Services is an RCL14 placement for children and youth that cannot currently maintain placement in the Lake County Foster Care program and are in need of a more structured program milieu. As the Lake County Medi-Cal beneficiary who had been placed at this facility by another county agency has stepped down to a lower level of care, it is no longer necessary to carry the current contract maximum. These funds can be reallocated to another placement facility. FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: ($42,000) Amount Budgeted: $250,000 Additional Requested: N/A Annual Cost (if planned for future years): N/A FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): Due to decreased utilization, Lake County Behavioral Health is requesting approval of the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 for a decrease of $42,000 which will create a new contract maximum of $33,000. The funds allocated to this contract will be unused; therefore, Lake County Behavioral Health will reallocate the unused funds from this contract to another contract within the same level of care (RCL 14) and the same object code. This contract is funded through Medi-Cal reimbursement of the Federal Financial Participation (FFP) percentage (50%), EPSDT allocations, and Realignment funds. STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): N/A ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: Lake County Behavioral Health requests approval of the Second Amendment to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Rebekah Children's Services for a contract maximum of $33,000 and to authorize the Board Chair to sign the Amendment.

..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Cathy Saderlund, Auditor-Controller DATE: May 5, 2015 SUBJECT: Resolution to the Board Amending Exhibit "A" and adopting Title 2, California Code of Regulations, �18730 to the County Conflict of Interest Code EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Political Reform Act requires every agency to review its conflict of interest code biennially and to notify the code reviewing body if their current code is accurate, or alternatively, that their code must be amended. Pursuant to Government Code Section 82011, subdivision (b) the Board of Supervisors is the code reviewing body for all county agencies and all local government agencies, other than a city agency, whose jurisdiction is wholly within the county. This item is an update on the status of the review of the County's Conflict of Interest for 2014. Recommended amendments are required to update the positions on the County of Lake Conflict of Interest Code Exhibit A. The disclosure category descriptions can be found on Exhibit B. Please find attached a Resolution amending Exhibit "A" and adopting Title 2, California Code of Regulations, �18730 to the County Conflict of Interest Code. 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: Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution and authorize the Chair to sign.

..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: Anthony Farrington, Chairman, Board of Supervisors FROM: Brian L. Martin, Sheriff DATE: May 6, 2015 SUBJECT: Approval of Contract Amendment #1 for Pathology Services Agreement between the County of Lake and Dr. Jacqueline Benjamin, M.D. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Sheriff's Department requests Your Boards' approval of the attached amendment for Pathology Services with Dr. Jacqueline Benjamin, M.D. It has come to our attention that Dr. Benjamin underestimated the costs of the autopsy exams, both because of the type and complexity, and therefore she has requested an increase in the per exam rate. This rate increase is for autopsy's performed in Lakeport. This amendment increases the cost from $1,020 to $1,250 or $230 per autopsy. Based on our year to date autopsy's, the increase would cover 45 autopsy's at a cost of $10,350. Due to Dr. Benjamin's expertise and extraordinary qualifications, it is strongly recommended that this increase be approved. It should be noted that the amount of this increase is less than the cost charged in Mendocino County which is the home base for Dr. Benjamin. FISCAL IMPACT: __ None x_ Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: $10,350 Amount Budgeted: $200,000 Additional Requested: N/A Annual Cost (if planned for future years): $168,750 FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): It is anticipated that an internal budget transfer will be necessary prior to fiscal year end. STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): N/A ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Sheriff's Department recommends approval of Contract Amendment #1 for Pathology Services Agreement between the County of Lake and Dr. Jacqueline Benjamin, M.D.

..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: Anthony Farrington, Chairman, Board of Supervisors FROM: Brian L. Martin, Sheriff/Coroner DATE: May 12, 2015 SUBJECT: Approval of agreement between the County of Lake and HARC Enterprises to provide a Domestic Violence Educational Program EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Lake County Sheriff's Department requests to enter into an Agreement with HARC Enterprises to provide a 52 week Domestic Violence Educational Program at the Lake County Jail/Hill Road Facility. These classes shall be in accordance with Penal Code Section 1203.097 and shall meet the State Requirements for this type of program. The County shall pay $200 per class for a total cost not to exceed $12,000 in a fiscal year. The Goal of the 52 week Domestic Violence Educational Program is to come in line with Court Orders. Inmates are ordered to participate in this program. Once they get released from the Jail, they are required to pay for the program. If the inmate fails to complete the program, they are violated and brought back into the jail. This course would meet all the requirements for the inmate, therefore they will not have to complete the course on their own, thus reducing recidivism in the jail and reducing the work load for Probation. This course will also help inmates control their anger while they are incarcerated, as well as creating a safer environment at the Jail. FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _x_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: 12,000 Amount Budgeted: 12,000 Additional Requested: Annual Cost (if planned for future years): FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): There is no cost to the County for this program as it is paid from the Inmate Welfare Fund 2215. STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): N/A ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Sheriff's Department recommends approval of the Agreement between the County of Lake and HARC Enterprises to provide a Domestic Violence Educational Program

..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: Shane French, Information Technology Director DATE: May 11, 2015 SUBJECT: Approve purchase of professional services for phone system software upgrades through State CMAS contract from Nexus IS in the amount of $11,392.23 and authorize Chair to sign statement of work, and authorize IT Director to issue Purchase Order. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Information Technology Department is seeking to upgrade the Countywide VOIP phone system. The IT Department has selected a trusted vendor and work plan that we believe will meet our requirements and minimize impact on departments. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: The majority of County departments utilize the Countywide VOIP phone system manufactured by Cisco Systems. From time to time it becomes necessary to upgrade the system software in order to maintain compatibility, supportability, and increase the security of the system. It has been quite some time since the system has been upgraded, and the IT department has determined that it will be advantageous to upgrade the system now. Because of the complexity of the upgrade process, professional services should be purchased from a trusted vendor with personnel capable of completing the upgrade. The upgrade process should allow for continued supportability and be performed in a way that will minimize any impact on departmental operations. Pricing for services are obtained using the competitively bid CMAS contract (the county 'piggybacks' on this contract for services and equipment) maintained by the California Department of General Services. FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted _X_Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: $11,392.23 ($5,696.12 ea. split by Department of Social Services and IT) Amount Budgeted: 0 Additional Requested: $4208.97 via Budget Transfer (Funds available due to salary savings). Social Services has adequate funding for its portion of this request. Annual Cost (if planned for future years): N/A FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): The total cost of professional services needed to upgrade the VOIP phone system is $11,392.23 which will be split between Department of Social Services and the IT department. This split reflects the proportional use between the two departments. If approved, IT will request a budget transfer in the amount of $4208.97 to cover the cost of IT's share. STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): N/A ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve purchase of professional services in the amount of $11,392.23 from Nexus IS and authorize the IT Director to issue a purchase order for the services defined in the provided Statement of Work.

..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: William Davidson, Animal Care & Control Director DATE: May 26, 2015 SUBJECT: Approve destruction of documents prior to 2009 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In accordance with Lake County Policies and Procedures, I am requesting permission from your Board to be allowed to remove and destroy (shred) all Animal Control documentation prior to the beginning of Calendar year 2009. This documentation includes, but is not limited to: Employee Records Dispatch/Case Information Bite Reports Citations Notice of Violations Licensing Information Exceptions will be made for any document pending legal litigation. ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends approval for the destruction of all documents prior to calendar year 2009.

..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Directors, Lake County Watershed Protection District FROM: Scott De Leon, Water Resources Director DATE: May 14, 2015 SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing the Lake County Watershed Protection District to File Grant application and Approve Signature Authorization to Execute Agreement for a US Fish and Wildlife Service Aquatic Conservation Grant for the Quashing the Quagga in Lake County to Prevent Mussel Establishment and Movement Project. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Staff is requesting the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District (District) approve a resolution authorizing the Water Resources Director to file a grant application and execute a grant agreement with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). This item is not anticipated to be controversial; therefore we are requesting this item be placed on the consent agenda. The Lake County Watershed Protection District (LCWPD) proposes funds in the amount of $42,700.00 to achieve four tasks: 1. Purchase of two, portable, decontamination units to be able to respond in a more timely fashion to required decontaminations. 2. Purchase of four educational banner signs to be placed at the 5th street, Lakeport, boat ramp, Redbud Park boat ramp, Clearlake Oaks boat ramp and Lucerne harbor boat ramp. 3. Purchase of 5,000 Quashing the Quagga brochures. 4. Return of the Lake County quagga boat from Lake Mead in a sealed, display-container. Grant funds are reimbursable with no match required. Staff requests the Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District, authorize the Chairman to sign the attached Resolution Authorizing the Lake County Watershed Protection District to File Grant application and Signature Authorization to Execute Agreement for a US Fish and Wildlife Service Aquatic Conservation Grant for the Quashing the Quagga in Lake County to Prevent Mussel Establishment and Movement Project. 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 requests the Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District, authorize the Chairman to sign the attached Resolution Authorizing the Lake County Watershed Protection District to File Grant application and Signature Authorization to Execute Agreement for a US Fish and Wildlife Service Aquatic Conservation Grant for the Quashing the Quagga in Lake County to Prevent Mussel Establishment and Movement Project.

..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: Anthony Farrington, Chairman, Board of Supervisors FROM: Brian L. Martin, Sheriff/Coroner DATE: May 4, 2015 SUBJECT: Request for timed item - swearing in ceremony EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Sheriff's Office requests a timed item of approximately five (5) minutes to perform a swearing in ceremony for newly hired Correctional Officer Christine Kawski. It is important for the Sheriff to swear in all new employees of the Sheriff's office, as this allows staff to feel they are working for a professional organization. By doing this, it will also unify the Sheriff's office and create a team atmosphere which will, in turn, enhance the overall operations within every Division of the Sheriff's Office. 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:

..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Richard Coel, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Notice of Assessment & Lien Hearing for Han Rattanavong; May 26, 2015 @ 9:15 AM Supervisorial District 1 Date: May 12, 2015 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate 2. Notice of Assessment 3. Proposed Notice of Lien 4. List of Invoices and Costs 5. Task Sheet I. PROPERTY OUTLINE: Property Owner: Han Rattanavong Location: 17777 Morgan Valley Rd, Lower Lake CA APN: 012-045-21 Zoning: "RR", Rural Residential District Case #: 13-00486 II. ABATEMENT SUMMARY On August 7, 2013, a Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate was prepared and posted at 17777 Morgan Valley Rd, within the Lower Lake area, and mailed, certified to the property owner of record due to grading and building without permits, excessive open and outdoor storage, operation of a scrap yard and/or automobile dismantling business, storage of garbage, trailers, vehicles and industrial and heavy equipment. Several complaints had been filed by area residents. The Notice of Nuisance provided Mr. Rattanavong with 30 days to cease operation of the unpermitted scrap yard and dismantling business, remove all non-operative and public nuisance vehicles, remove all open and outdoor storage, remove all unpermitted structures, and to obtain any required permits. Despite being given six (6) months to abate the property, the property owner failed to abate the nuisance conditions and continued to operate at the site. On February 18, 2014 the Community Development Department obtained and posted an abatement warrant and served a 24 hour notice to Mr. Rottanavong. On February 19, 2014 Community Development Department staff along with contractor's initiated the abatement of the nuisance conditions. Approximately 115 vehicles, trailers and pieces of heavy equipment were removed from the property and impounded. The registered owners of the vehicles, trailers and equipment were notified by certified mailing that their vehicles had been impounded and that they had 10 days to contact the tower, and pay the fees to recover their vehicles. There were multiple truckloads of debris and hazardous materials also removed from the property by contractors. The abatement was completed on March 18, 2014, and required a large amount of staff time. ..Recommended Action III. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors confirm the assessment of $34,357.34 and direct staff to Record a Notice of Lien against the property. Please see Task Sheet for itemization of costs. Sample Motion: I move that the assessment of $34,357.34 for nuisance abatement on property located at 17777 Morgan Valley Rd Lower Lake, CA, also known as Assessor's Parcel Number 012-045-21, and owned by Han Rattanavong be confirmed and the Enforcement Official be directed to prepare and have recorded in the office of the Lake County Recorder, a Notice of Lien in the amount of $34,357.34 pursuant to Lake County Ordinance Code Chapter 13, Section 13-43.

..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Anthony Farrington, Board Chair DATE: May 26, 2015 SUBJECT: Consideration of an Ordinance Authorizing the Implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation Program for electrical power purchase, including renewable energy, for residents and businesses in the unincorporated area of Lake County. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: During the past month, staff and I have met with representatives of California Clean Power ("CCP"), a turnkey, full service CCA provider, to determine the benefits of implementing a Community Choice Aggregation electrical procurement program. An overview of the Community Choice Aggregation program and the benefits of entering into a turnkey contract with California Clean Power is attached. Representatives of CCP will attend the May 19 Board meeting to present this proposal to the full Board. Sole Source Should the Board wish - after reviewing the attached documents and hearing the proposal - to enter into a contract with CCP, we can consider making certain findings to exempt this action from the competitive bidding process. An exemption under Lake County Code Section 2-38 (2) Not in the public interest is applicable due to the unique nature of the services provided by CCP. CCP is the only company or organization that offers a turnkey, fully financed CCA solution that allows Lake County to establish an individual CCA program, thereby directly retaining all of the benefits of CCA and retaining direct control of all of the CCA policies. Process CCP has prepared a Feasibility Study, a draft CCA Ordinance and a draft contract for our review. If the Board agrees to implement a CCA program through a turnkey contract with CCP, then a contract with CCP and a CCA Ordinance would be presented for adoption at the next regular Board meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: I recommend that the Board advance the Ordinance for second reading and adoption.

..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Sara Shucart, Assistant Clerk of the Board DATE: May 8, 2015 SUBJECT: Consideration of Advisory Board appointments EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee - Eleven (11) vacancies Application Received: Patricia Evans - new applicant Lake County IHSS Public Authority Advisory Committee - Four (4) vacancies Application Received: Leslie Wilson - incumbent Lake County/City Areawide Planning Council (APC) - One (1) vacancy Application Received: Ron Bertsch - incumbent Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - Five (5) vacancies Application Received: Patricia Evans - new applicant Spring Valley CSA #2 Advisory Board - One (1) vacancy Application Received: Monte Winters - new applicant 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:

..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Board of Supervisors FROM: Sarah Jansen, Deputy Human Resources Director DATE: May 13, 2015 SUBJECT: Approve Further Recommendations of the Classification and Compensation Committee EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Classification and Compensation Committee has met, reviewed, and made recommendations on several requests/appeals outside of the normal reclassification cycle due to extenuating circumstances. Below you will find a list of these requests, the Committee's recommendation for each request and the reason(s) for the Committee's determination. Sheriff's Office: Evidence Technician Supervisor: The prior administration requested the creation of a new Property and Evidence Supervisor classification and to reclassify the existing Evidence Technician II incumbent to the new position. This request was initially denied, as based on the request, the incumbent was correctly classified. The current Sheriff brought an alternate proposal to the Committee, with the request to create either an Evidence Technician III or Evidence Technician Supervisor. Proposed Grade and entry step: Grade A22 $20.3522 Committee Recommendation: Approve the creation of an Evidence Technician Supervisor at grade A20 and reclassify the Evidence Technician II incumbent. Reasoning: While the incumbent is correctly classified for the current duties, the Sheriff provided additional information demonstrating that the department needs to have a supervisor located in Property/Evidence rather than just a lead worker. Cost Information: This request will result in an increased cost to the general fund beginning Fiscal year 2015-2016. (Requires meet and confer) Social Services: Social Services Aide III to Social Services Aide II: The Social Services Department, in conjunction with the Human Resources Department, is requesting to reclassify a Social Services Aide III incumbent to a Social Services Aide II, and Y-rate* her at the appropriate rate. Salary: Employee will be Y-rated* at her current salary ($17.5810/hour) Committee Recommendation: Approve the reclassification of the Social Services Aide III to a Social Services Aide II and Y-rate the incumbent. Reasoning: Several years ago the Social Services Department created a Social Services Aide I/II/III flex series with the specification that the Social Services Aide III class would be used exclusively in Child Welfare Services. Over time the department has eliminated the use of Social Services Aides in CWS, and the incumbent was moved to Adult Services, which has resulted in the misclassification of this Social Services Aide III incumbent. This reclassification will correct that misclassification. Cost Information: This reclassification will be cost neutral in the short-term, however, should result in a cost savings to the self-funded Social Services Department in the long-term. (Requires meet and confer) Agricultural Commissioner: Agricultural Biologist-Weights and Measures Inspector I/II/III to Agricultural Biologist-Weights and Measures Inspector I/II/III-Class B Driver's License Required: The Agricultural Commissioner, with the support of the Human Resources Office and Administrative Office, is requesting to reclassify an Agricultural Biologist-Weights and Measures Inspector II incumbent to an Agricultural Biologist-Weights and Measures Inspector II-Class B Driver's License Required. Salary Grade and Entry Step: Ag Biologist-W&M Inspector II-Class B DL Grade B19 $18.0205/hr Committee Recommendation: Approve the reclassification of the Agricultural Biologist-Weights and Measures Inspector II incumbent to an Agricultural Biologist-Weights and Measures Inspector II-Class B Driver's License Required. Reasoning: There are a limited number of individuals within the state who would likely meet the requirements for the Agricultural Biologist-Weights and Measures Inspector I/II/III-Class B Driver's License Required position, and the department's succession planning for the retirement of the previous incumbent hinged upon promoting from within the department. Since there is only one qualified individual within County service, filling this position through the reclassification process is the most effective use of County staff time and resources. Cost Information: The overall cost to the general fund should be reduced, as the reclassified employee will make less than the previous incumbent. In addition, when the Department fills the vacancy left by the reclassification there may be additional salary savings. (Requires meet and confer) Public Services: The Public Services Department, with the support of the County Administrative Office, the Human Resources Department and the Classification and Compensation Committee is working towards a reorganization of the Parks Division, including combining resources with the Buildings and Grounds Division to create two geographic "service areas" in order to reduce "windshield time" of staff in each division, allow for more effective use of resources, and address long-standing internal inequity issues with the Parks Maintenance Worker series. The various parts of the overall re-organization will be brought to your Board over the next few months, with the intent to have it completed by the adoption of FY 2015-2016 final budget. Your Board has already approved the creation of a Facilities/Project Supervisor which was the initial step in implementing the reorganization. The next phase is the creation of a Groundskeeper I/II class series as outlined below. Over the next few months, we anticipate bringing your Board additional requests, including requests to reclassify existing Parks Maintenance staff to the proposed Groundskeeper I/II series or the existing Facilities Maintenance classifications, as appropriate. Most of the Parks Maintenance staff will be Y-rated* as a result of these reclassifications. As this reorganization is implemented it should be cost neutral in the short-term in regards to the salaries of permanent staff, and should result in a reduction in salaries over the long-term. In addition, the County anticipates cost-savings for the general fund related to the reduction in "windshield time". Groundskeeper I/II: The department, in conjunction with the County Administrative Office and Human Resources Office, is requesting to create a Groundskeeper I/II flex series. Proposed Grade and entry step: Groundskeeper I Grade B10 $11.6161/hr Groundskeeper II Grade B11 $12.1970/hr Committee Recommendation: Approve the request. Reasoning: The current Parks Maintenance Worker I/II/III class series as it is currently used is no longer meeting the needs of the County. The skill levels and compensation that are appropriate for basic grounds maintenance tasks (for example, mowing the lawn, trimming bushes and trees, etc.) are significantly different from those that are appropriate for staff performing more complex work (for example, construction, etc.) which results in internal equity issues, both within the department and with other departments. The creation of this class series, in anticipation of the larger reorganization, will allow the department to appropriately classify and compensate seasonal staff that may be hired in the Parks division for the summer. Cost Information: The creation of this position should immediately reduce general fund expenses when hiring seasonal staff and result in even more long-term savings. (Requires meet and confer) *Y-rate/Y-rated - Refers to a situation where an employee is reclassified to a position in a lower salary grade, but their rate of pay remains fixed at the higher amount until such time as the salary falls within the normal salary range for their assigned position. 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 requests your Board approve in concept the reclassification recommendations, and authorize the Human Resources Director to initiate the Meet and Confer process with applicable employee associations.