Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, August 18, 2015
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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
7.1Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and North Valley Behavioral Health, LLC for Acute Psychiatric Hospital Services for Fiscal Year 2015-16, in the amount of $300,000 and authorize the Chair to sign.
Action Item
pulled on consent
approved
Carried 4-0 — moved by Steele
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: absent Steele: aye
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: absent Steele: aye
Staff memo
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): The total amount budgeted for Behavioral Health Facilities for Fiscal Year 2015-16 is $300,000. Lake County Behavioral Health is requesting approval of the Agreement with North Valley Behavioral Health, LLC for Fiscal Year 2015-16 for a contract maximum of $300,000. This contract is funded by Realignment and Managed Care.
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): N/A
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Lake County Behavioral Health requests the approval of the Agreement between the County of Lake and North Valley Behavioral Health, LLC for Fiscal Year 2015-16 for a contract maximum of $300,000 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Linda Lovejoy, LMFT, MAC
Behavioral Health Director
DATE: August 18, 2015
SUBJECT: Agreement between the County of Lake and North Valley Behavioral Health, LLC for Acute Psychiatric Hospital Services for Fiscal Year 2015-16
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Attached, for your approval, is the Agreement between the County of Lake and North Valley Behavioral Health, LLC for Acute Psychiatric Hospital Services for Fiscal Year 2015-16.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: North Valley Behavioral Health, LLC provides inpatient psychiatric emergency services to clients referred by Lake County Behavioral Health (LCBH) who require inpatient interventions to treat a psychiatric crisis or other acute mental health problem. These services are available in a 24-hour care, non-hospital setting to referred adults in order to focus on a program of prompt intervention, assessment, and stabilization of the individual's psychiatric crisis/episode either voluntarily or involuntarily.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost: $300,000
Amount Budgeted: $300,000
Additional Requested: N/A
Annual Cost (if planned for future years): N/A
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): The total amount budgeted for Behavioral Health Facilities for Fiscal Year 2015-16 is $300,000. Lake County Behavioral Health is requesting approval of the Agreement with North Valley Behavioral Health, LLC for Fiscal Year 2015-16 for a contract maximum of $300,000. This contract is funded by Realignment and Managed Care.
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): N/A
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Lake County Behavioral Health requests the approval of the Agreement between the County of Lake and North Valley Behavioral Health, LLC for Fiscal Year 2015-16 for a contract maximum of $300,000 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
On motion of Supervisor Steele, and by vote of the Board, approved the Agreement between the County of Lake and North Valley Behavioral Health, LLC for Acute Psychiatric Hospital Services for Fiscal Year 2015-16, in the amount of $300,000 and authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
Absent: Supervisor Smith
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda at the request of Supervisor Steele.
Behavioral Health Director Linda Lovejoy and Deputy Behavioral Health Director Kevin Thompson presented the item to the Board.
Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak and Joan Moss spoke. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.2Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Victor Treatment Centers, Inc. for Children's Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2015-16, contract maximum of $30,000 and authorize the Chair to sign.
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: Victor Treatment Centers, Inc.'s facility in Santa Rosa, CA is an RCL 14 placement for children and youth in need of a more intensive program milieu. As a Lake County Medi-Cal beneficiary has been placed at Victor Treatment Centers, Inc.'s Santa Rosa facility by another County agency, Lake County Behavioral Health would like to contract with this facility in order to provide needed services to this client and any other Lake Count y Medi-Cal beneficiaries who may be placed at this facility.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost: $30,000
Amount Budgeted: $175,000
Additional Requested: N/A
Annual Cost (if planned for future years): N/A
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): The maximum budgeted for this level of care (RCL 14) for the Fiscal Year 2015-16 is $175,000. Lake County Behavioral Health is requesting approval of the Agreement with Victor Treatment Centers, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2015-16 for a contract maximum of $30,000.
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 Agreement between the County of Lake and Victor Treatment Centers, Inc. for the amount of $30,000 and to authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Linda Lovejoy, LMFT, MAC
Behavioral Health Director
DATE: August 18, 2015
SUBJECT: Agreement between the County of Lake and Victor Treatment Centers, Inc. for Children's Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2015-16.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Attached, for your approval, is the Agreement between the County of Lake and Victor Treatment Centers, Inc. for Children's Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2015-16. Under the Agreement, Lake County Behavioral Health is obligated to pay for Specialty Mental Health Services at Victor Treatment Centers, Inc.'s current negotiated rate.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: Victor Treatment Centers, Inc.'s facility in Santa Rosa, CA is an RCL 14 placement for children and youth in need of a more intensive program milieu. As a Lake County Medi-Cal beneficiary has been placed at Victor Treatment Centers, Inc.'s Santa Rosa facility by another County agency, Lake County Behavioral Health would like to contract with this facility in order to provide needed services to this client and any other Lake Count y Medi-Cal beneficiaries who may be placed at this facility.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost: $30,000
Amount Budgeted: $175,000
Additional Requested: N/A
Annual Cost (if planned for future years): N/A
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): The maximum budgeted for this level of care (RCL 14) for the Fiscal Year 2015-16 is $175,000. Lake County Behavioral Health is requesting approval of the Agreement with Victor Treatment Centers, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2015-16 for a contract maximum of $30,000.
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 Agreement between the County of Lake and Victor Treatment Centers, Inc. for the amount of $30,000 and to authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
7.3Approve the electronic submission of the District Attorney’s Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 in the amount of $25,096.18.
Report
passed on consent
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 authorized a national asset forfeiture program, which provides a means of punishment and deterrent for criminals who prey on the vulnerable for financial gain. This program also allows cooperating state and local law enforcement agencies to share in federal forfeiture proceeds. The Office of the Lake County District Attorney's participation in the Equitable Sharing Program with the U.S. Department of Justice was initiated in 2009 when the District Attorney's Office received a portion of a distribution from a federal asset forfeiture case.
Attached please find a copy of the Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification form that the Office of the District Attorney of Lake County is required to electronically submit to the Department of Justice each year.
This form contains an Annual Certification Report, summarizing the year's activities. During the fiscal year July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, our Office received $5,044.80 in federal sharing funds and earned $82.80 in interest income, for an ending balance of $25,096.18. This Office did not make any purchases using these funds during the Report's fiscal year.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
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FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): n/a
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): n/a
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the electronic submission of the District Attorney's Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for the fiscal year July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015
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MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Members of the Lake County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Don A. Anderson, District Attorney
DATE: August 5, 2015
SUBJECT: Authorize the electronic submission of the District Attorney's Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for the fiscal year July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 authorized a national asset forfeiture program, which provides a means of punishment and deterrent for criminals who prey on the vulnerable for financial gain. This program also allows cooperating state and local law enforcement agencies to share in federal forfeiture proceeds. The Office of the Lake County District Attorney's participation in the Equitable Sharing Program with the U.S. Department of Justice was initiated in 2009 when the District Attorney's Office received a portion of a distribution from a federal asset forfeiture case.
Attached please find a copy of the Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification form that the Office of the District Attorney of Lake County is required to electronically submit to the Department of Justice each year.
This form contains an Annual Certification Report, summarizing the year's activities. During the fiscal year July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, our Office received $5,044.80 in federal sharing funds and earned $82.80 in interest income, for an ending balance of $25,096.18. This Office did not make any purchases using these funds during the Report's fiscal year.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost:
Amount Budgeted:
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Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): n/a
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): n/a
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the electronic submission of the District Attorney's Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for the fiscal year July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015
7.4Approve out-of-state travel to Greensboro, North Carolina for Sherylin Taylor, PHN, Public Health Nursing Director, Public Health Division to attend the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Public Health Nurse Leaders Program September 27th - October 3, 2015.
Letter
passed on consent
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Sherylin Taylor recently applied for and was selected to participate in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Public Health Nurse Leaders Program. She is one of twenty-five Public Health Nurse Leaders nationwide that were selected and is one of two from the state of California at the local level.
This is a two year program with the focus on developing a group of senior level Public Health Nurse Leaders (PHNLs) who have the capacity to lead individuals, organizations, and communities to build partnerships around a Culture of Health, and to integrate public health nurse leaders and their work on building a Culture of Health into the existing state action coalitions (ACs) of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action.
Participation in the program will allow Sherylin help to increase individual Public Health Nurse Leaders and Action Coalition members' self-awareness to improve their ability to work collaboratively with others and will provide leadership practices/tools for improved community collaboration.
Part of her acceptance of this opportunity requires her to attend this out of state training. Flight, lodging and meals are fully funded through the Public Health Nurse Leaders Program.
As Health Services Director, I fully support Ms. Taylor's attendance as part of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Public Health Nurse Leaders Program.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
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..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Your Board's Approval is Requested and Recommended.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jim Brown, Health Services Director
DATE: August 5, 2015
SUBJECT: Health Services Requests Board Approval for Out of State Travel to Greensboro, North Carolina
for Sherylin Taylor, PHN, Public Health Nursing Director, Public Health Division
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Sherylin Taylor recently applied for and was selected to participate in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Public Health Nurse Leaders Program. She is one of twenty-five Public Health Nurse Leaders nationwide that were selected and is one of two from the state of California at the local level.
This is a two year program with the focus on developing a group of senior level Public Health Nurse Leaders (PHNLs) who have the capacity to lead individuals, organizations, and communities to build partnerships around a Culture of Health, and to integrate public health nurse leaders and their work on building a Culture of Health into the existing state action coalitions (ACs) of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action.
Participation in the program will allow Sherylin help to increase individual Public Health Nurse Leaders and Action Coalition members' self-awareness to improve their ability to work collaboratively with others and will provide leadership practices/tools for improved community collaboration.
Part of her acceptance of this opportunity requires her to attend this out of state training. Flight, lodging and meals are fully funded through the Public Health Nurse Leaders Program.
As Health Services Director, I fully support Ms. Taylor's attendance as part of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Public Health Nurse Leaders Program.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
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..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Your Board's Approval is Requested and Recommended.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
7.5Approve Annual Renewal of Veterans Subvention Program Certificate of Compliance and Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance Program Certificate and authorize the Chair to sign said certificates.
Letter
passed on consent
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Attached for your review and approval are the Certificate of Compliance for State Subvention and the Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance
Program Agreement for Fiscal Year 2015-2016.
These must be renewed annually for the County to continue to receive State funds to help support the County Veterans Service Office
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
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..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Your Board's approval is requested and recommended.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jim Brown, Health Services Director
DATE: August 5, 2015
SUBJECT: Approval of Annual Renewal of Veterans Subvention Program Certificate of Compliance and Medi-Cal
Cost Avoidance Program Certificate and Request Board Chair to Sign
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Attached for your review and approval are the Certificate of Compliance for State Subvention and the Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance
Program Agreement for Fiscal Year 2015-2016.
These must be renewed annually for the County to continue to receive State funds to help support the County Veterans Service Office
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
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Amount Budgeted:
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Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative):
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..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Your Board's approval is requested and recommended.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
7.6Adopt Resolution declaring intent to vacate a portion of a roadway, Lakeshore Boulevard (C.R. # 306Y), at Holiday Harbor Marina, in the County of Lake, and direct the Clerk of the Board to give notice, pursuant to Sections 8322 and 8323, of the Streets and Highways Code.
Resolution
passed on consent
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Department of Public Works is requesting the Board to vacate a portion of Lakeshore Boulevard in Nice near the Inner Harbor Block of Clear Lake Villas. The portion to be vacated is approximately 500 feet in length and lies approximately 250 feet on each side of the 'Canal' leading to the Inner Harbor together with a portion of the roadway known as the "Inner Harbor Circle" as shown on the map of "Clear Lake Villas".
The reason for the vacation is to allow for the future development of the Inner Harbor Block located at 3655 Lakeshore Boulevard. The proposed roadway vacation will allow for landscaping, parking and other improvements to expand into this area and complete the master plan for this project. The County currently owns the Inner Harbor Block and the adjoining lots in the portion to be vacated. The area to be vacated includes portions of Lots 63 through 80 as shown on the map of Clear Lake Villas filed July 1, 1922 in Volume 3 of Town Maps at Pages 2-9 inclusive, lying within the bounds of Lakeshore Boulevard as shown on said map as well as the portion of Inner Harbor Circle as described above. Traffic flow will not be affected around the Inner Harbor Block as Lakeshore Boulevard was rerouted when the bridge over the canal was removed many years ago. Any existing utility easements within the vacated portion will remain in effect.
The attached Resolution of Intention sets forth the location of the proposed vacation, sets the date and time of the public hearing, and directs the Clerk of the Board to give notice, pursuant to Sections 8322 and 8323, of the Streets and Highways Code.
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution of Intention, which sets forth the location of the proposed vacation, sets the date and time of the public hearing, and directs the Clerk of the Board to give notice, pursuant to Sections 8322 and 8323, of the Streets and Highways Code. And authorize the Chair to sign.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Scott De Leon, Public Works Director
Gordon Haggitt, County Surveyor
DATE: August 4, 2015
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution Declaring Intent to Vacate a portion of Lakeshore Boulevard, in County of Lake
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Department of Public Works is requesting the Board to vacate a portion of Lakeshore Boulevard in Nice near the Inner Harbor Block of Clear Lake Villas. The portion to be vacated is approximately 500 feet in length and lies approximately 250 feet on each side of the 'Canal' leading to the Inner Harbor together with a portion of the roadway known as the "Inner Harbor Circle" as shown on the map of "Clear Lake Villas".
The reason for the vacation is to allow for the future development of the Inner Harbor Block located at 3655 Lakeshore Boulevard. The proposed roadway vacation will allow for landscaping, parking and other improvements to expand into this area and complete the master plan for this project. The County currently owns the Inner Harbor Block and the adjoining lots in the portion to be vacated. The area to be vacated includes portions of Lots 63 through 80 as shown on the map of Clear Lake Villas filed July 1, 1922 in Volume 3 of Town Maps at Pages 2-9 inclusive, lying within the bounds of Lakeshore Boulevard as shown on said map as well as the portion of Inner Harbor Circle as described above. Traffic flow will not be affected around the Inner Harbor Block as Lakeshore Boulevard was rerouted when the bridge over the canal was removed many years ago. Any existing utility easements within the vacated portion will remain in effect.
The attached Resolution of Intention sets forth the location of the proposed vacation, sets the date and time of the public hearing, and directs the Clerk of the Board to give notice, pursuant to Sections 8322 and 8323, of the Streets and Highways Code.
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution of Intention, which sets forth the location of the proposed vacation, sets the date and time of the public hearing, and directs the Clerk of the Board to give notice, pursuant to Sections 8322 and 8323, of the Streets and Highways Code. And authorize the Chair to sign.
7.7(Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District, Board of Directors) - Approve Mainline Extension Contract between LACOSAN and Jose Angel Meza-Angulo to provide APN 039-375-020/3100 Robin Lane, Clearlake with Sewer Service and Authorize the Chair to sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Attached please find the subject agreement to provide sewer service to the subject property.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost: N/A
Amount Budgeted:
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FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): N/A
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable):N/A
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Agreement for a Mainline Extension between LACOSAN and Jose A. Meza-Angulo to provide sewer to APN 039-375-020/3100 Robin Lane, Clearlake, and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Directors of LACOSAN
FROM: Mark Dellinger/Jill Shaul
DATE: July 28, 2015
SUBJECT: Agreement for a Mainline Extension between LACOSAN and Jose A. Meza-Angulo to provide sewer to APN 039-375-020/3100 Robin Lane, Clearlake.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Attached please find the subject agreement to provide sewer service to the subject property.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost: N/A
Amount Budgeted:
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FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): N/A
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable):N/A
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Agreement for a Mainline Extension between LACOSAN and Jose A. Meza-Angulo to provide sewer to APN 039-375-020/3100 Robin Lane, Clearlake, and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
7.8Adopt Resolution Authorizing a Respresentative of County Service Area 20 Soda Bay to Sign a Funding Agreement and Amendmends for Funding Under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006; Authorizing a Representative to Approve the Budget and Expenditure Summary, and Authorizing a Representative to Sign the Final Release Form and Certification of Project Completeion, for Soda Bay Upgrade Engineering and Design Project.
Resolution
passed on consent
7.9Approve advance step hire of Facilities/Project Supervisor Brian Powers at step 4 due to extraordinary qualifications.
Action Item
passed on consent
approved
Carried 4-0 — moved by Steele
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: absent Steele: aye
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: absent Steele: aye
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Lake County Public Services Department has an opportunity to offer Brian Powers a position with the department as the Facilities/Project Supervisor.
Brian has come to us with outstanding qualifications and experience and we believe his value warrants a starting wage at fourth step for the Facilities/Project Supervisor. The request is supported by Human Resources.
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve advance step hire of Facilities/Project Supervisor Brian Powers at step 4 due to extraordinary qualifications.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Caroline Chavez, Public Services Director
DATE: August 18, 2015
SUBJECT: Approve advance step hire of Facilities/Project Supervisor Brian Powers at step 4 due to extraordinary qualifications.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Lake County Public Services Department has an opportunity to offer Brian Powers a position with the department as the Facilities/Project Supervisor.
Brian has come to us with outstanding qualifications and experience and we believe his value warrants a starting wage at fourth step for the Facilities/Project Supervisor. The request is supported by Human Resources.
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve advance step hire of Facilities/Project Supervisor Brian Powers at step 4 due to extraordinary qualifications.
On motion of Supervisor Steele, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda Items 7.2 through 7.9. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
Absent: Supervisor Smith
8. Timed Items
8.19:05 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: Public Input: Mike Salter, Larry Anderson, and John Stoddard.
8.29:15 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of Urgency Ordinance for County Service Area #18, Starview Water System
Public Hearing
Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Brown
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: absent Steele: aye
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: absent Steele: aye
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Background
On March 4, 2014, your Board approved Ordinance #3002 implementing mandatory water restrictions in Starview Water System-County Service Area #18 (CSA #18). Critically low water table levels were threatening the water wells in CSA #18 and dry conditions were expected to continue.
Conditions in CSA #18
Since implementing the mandatory restrictions which became effective March 14, 2014, CSA #18 has reduced water consumption by 43% and the well levels have improved since last year. The conservation efforts have been critical to ensure our ability to continue to supply water. We need the conservation to continue.
After one year of monitoring well levels, usage and the conservation efforts of the customers, we have found that some modifications to the existing Urgency Ordinance would benefit the CSA and help us reduce the extreme cases of water misuse while protecting the customers that are taking measures to conserve.
The original urgency ordinance adopted in 2014 allowed customers 900 cf per month, per SFD. The new proposed urgency ordinance will allow customers 1,000 cubic feet per month (per SFD) which is approximately 250 gallons per day per household.
Changes in the existing ordinance and the proposed ordinance are as follows:
Ordinance 3003 Proposed New Ordinance
Adopted 4/2014
Usage >900 cf pm Usage >1000 cf pm
charged $10.47 per hcf charged $10.47 per hcf
Usage >1100 cf per month Usage >1200 cf pm
Surcharged $350.00 Surcharged $350.00
Usage over 1,500 cf per month
Surcharged $700.00
The new proposed ordinance allows an additional 100 cubic feet per month before customers are charged additional money. This additional 750 gallons per month will help the larger families that have reduced consumption considerably but still have a hard time meeting the requirements in the existing ordinance.
The new ordinance also includes a larger surcharge if usage exceeds 1,500 cubic feet per month. This was added because we found that there was no incentive to conserve if a customer knew they were going to exceed the first surcharge. We have added the steeper surcharge in other systems and found it to be a deterrent to extreme high use.
One final change in this ordinance is in Section 2 item 4. This language was changed because an application for new service was denied based on the existing urgency ordinance and after conversations with the applicant we learned that he would have a new well drilled to serve his property. We determined that it would be in the best interest of CSA #18 to allow the connections, in which case water use would be monitored. If a new well was drilled in the same aquifer as the existing CSA well, we would not have any means to control the amount of water used and it could be detrimental to the existing well.
We believe this ordinance will allow CSA #18 to meet the basic needs of the customers while allowing Special Districts to reduce extreme water waste.
We are requesting your Board approve the attached urgency ordinance to replace ordinance #3002. We will continue to monitor this system closely and provide updates to your Board on a regular basis.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
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..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Urgency Ordinance for County Service Area #18 and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Mark Dellinger, Administrator
Jan Coppinger, Compliance Coordinator
DATE: July 15, 2015
SUBJECT: Urgency Ordinance for County Service Area #18, Starview Water
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Background
On March 4, 2014, your Board approved Ordinance #3002 implementing mandatory water restrictions in Starview Water System-County Service Area #18 (CSA #18). Critically low water table levels were threatening the water wells in CSA #18 and dry conditions were expected to continue.
Conditions in CSA #18
Since implementing the mandatory restrictions which became effective March 14, 2014, CSA #18 has reduced water consumption by 43% and the well levels have improved since last year. The conservation efforts have been critical to ensure our ability to continue to supply water. We need the conservation to continue.
After one year of monitoring well levels, usage and the conservation efforts of the customers, we have found that some modifications to the existing Urgency Ordinance would benefit the CSA and help us reduce the extreme cases of water misuse while protecting the customers that are taking measures to conserve.
The original urgency ordinance adopted in 2014 allowed customers 900 cf per month, per SFD. The new proposed urgency ordinance will allow customers 1,000 cubic feet per month (per SFD) which is approximately 250 gallons per day per household.
Changes in the existing ordinance and the proposed ordinance are as follows:
Ordinance 3003 Proposed New Ordinance
Adopted 4/2014
Usage >900 cf pm Usage >1000 cf pm
charged $10.47 per hcf charged $10.47 per hcf
Usage >1100 cf per month Usage >1200 cf pm
Surcharged $350.00 Surcharged $350.00
Usage over 1,500 cf per month
Surcharged $700.00
The new proposed ordinance allows an additional 100 cubic feet per month before customers are charged additional money. This additional 750 gallons per month will help the larger families that have reduced consumption considerably but still have a hard time meeting the requirements in the existing ordinance.
The new ordinance also includes a larger surcharge if usage exceeds 1,500 cubic feet per month. This was added because we found that there was no incentive to conserve if a customer knew they were going to exceed the first surcharge. We have added the steeper surcharge in other systems and found it to be a deterrent to extreme high use.
One final change in this ordinance is in Section 2 item 4. This language was changed because an application for new service was denied based on the existing urgency ordinance and after conversations with the applicant we learned that he would have a new well drilled to serve his property. We determined that it would be in the best interest of CSA #18 to allow the connections, in which case water use would be monitored. If a new well was drilled in the same aquifer as the existing CSA well, we would not have any means to control the amount of water used and it could be detrimental to the existing well.
We believe this ordinance will allow CSA #18 to meet the basic needs of the customers while allowing Special Districts to reduce extreme water waste.
We are requesting your Board approve the attached urgency ordinance to replace ordinance #3002. We will continue to monitor this system closely and provide updates to your Board on a regular basis.
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FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): N/A
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable):N/A
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Urgency Ordinance for County Service Area #18 and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
On motion of Supervisor Brown, and by vote of the Board, waived the reading of the ordinanace, to be read in title only (Clerk did so). The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Steele, Brown and Farrington
Absent: Supervisor Smith
Supervisor Brown offered the Ordinance and it was passed by roll call vote (4 ayes, Supervisor Smith ABSENT).
Clerk’s notes: Special Districts Compliance Manager Jan Coppinger presented the item to the Board. Special Districts Administrator Mark Dellinger was present and spoke as well.
Chair Farrington opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
8.39:25 A.M. - (a) Presentation of update on Code Enforcement Program; and (b) Presentation of update on Community Development Department activities
Report
Staff memo
SUMMARY
Community Development Department staff will be providing your Board with an update on the Code Enforcement Program activities for the time period between April 2015 and July 2015. Despite delays in filling position vacancies, the Department continues to make steady progress with the Program. Staff will provide a Power Point Presentation on August 18th that includes information on cases opened, voluntary compliance, and number of cases in various stages of processing.
..Recommended Action
This item is informational only. No Board action is requested.
Original memo text
..Title
..Body
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Richard Coel, Community Development Director
Kathy Freeman, Code enforcement Program Supervisor
Mike Penhall, Community Development Technician
SUBJECT: Code Enforcement Program Update
August 18, 2015 BOS Agenda, 9:25AM
DATE: July 27, 2015
SUMMARY
Community Development Department staff will be providing your Board with an update on the Code Enforcement Program activities for the time period between April 2015 and July 2015. Despite delays in filling position vacancies, the Department continues to make steady progress with the Program. Staff will provide a Power Point Presentation on August 18th that includes information on cases opened, voluntary compliance, and number of cases in various stages of processing.
..Recommended Action
This item is informational only. No Board action is requested.
This item was postponed at the request of the department and will be brought back at a later date.
8.49:45 A.M. - Consideration of (a) Waiving the competitive bidding process and authorizing staff to negotiate a contract with California Clean Power; and (b) Authorizing the Chair to sign the legal services agreement with Andrew B. Brown of Ellison, Schneider & Harris L.L.P. for issues related to Community Choice Aggregation and California Clean Power.
Agreement
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Staff and County Counsel have continued to review the proposal from California Clean Power (CCP) since the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) enabling ordinance was adopted (see my memo dated May 19, 2015 for additional general background information). Numerous concerns were raised about CCP's initial proposal by board members, the public, and industry experts. Staff engaged in discussions with industry experts from LEAN Energy US, Sonoma Clean Power, Marin Clean Energy, and the City of Lancaster to further vet the issues and we recognized the need to obtain outside special counsel with specialized knowledge and experience in CCA programs. We received several recommendations from these aforementioned industry experts and determined that Andrew Brown of Ellison, Schneider & Harris L.L.P. had the best expertise and availability to assist Lake County.
During this time, San Mateo County's Office of Sustainability commissioned an analysis of the CCP business model, which was performed by Pacific Energy Advisors. Publication of the study, which cited CCP's proposal to Lake County, gave further weight to the validity of the issues being raised. CCP followed up on all of these proceedings with an official response to the study and an improved business model.
Specific improvements to the CCP business model include: greater financial transparency in the form of a distinct lockbox wherein program revenues are directed and CCA-related payments are made in proper order and priority, an established fee for CCP's services as opposed to a previously unknown degree of profit, annual rate setting, regular program reports, and addressing of CCP failure scenarios and protection of the County in such an event. Since the County will have more control over program revenues and CCP will be paid a fee, there will be no rate reduction or public benefit payment guarantees made by CCP.
At this time, staff would like to utilize the services of Andrew Brown to complete a scope of work that includes identifying and developing operational plans and risk management strategies for, providing a legal and risk analysis of, and developing and negotiating contractual terms documenting key areas related to the revised business model proposed by CCP. This work shall not exceed $30,000 and these costs can be paid for with savings from other projects in the Special Projects Budget Unit 1781 until these expenses are specifically appropriated in the final adopted budget in September.
Based on this extensive research, including specific investigation of other potential providers of CCA services such as Community Choice Partners and a number of energy suppliers, staff has determined that CCP is a sole-source provider of commercially managed turnkey CCA services. CCP is the only provider to offer no-cost upfront financing for all matters relating to formation of a CCA, including: power procurement, bond posting, regulatory compliance, call center staffing, and opt-out noticing.
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the Board:
1) Pursuant to the exemption in Lake County Code Section 2-38 (2) Not in the public interest due to the unique nature of California Clean Power's services, determine that competitive bidding would not be in the public's interest and waive the competitive bidding process.
2) Authorize staff to negotiate a contract with California Clean Power.
3) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the legal services agreement with Andrew B. Brown of Ellison, Schneider & Harris L.L.P. for issues related to Community Choice Aggregation and California Clean Power.
Original memo text
..Title
..Body
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Matt Perry, County Administrative Officer
DATE: August 18, 2015
SUBJECT: Consideration of (a) Waiving the competitive bidding process and authorizing staff to negotiate a contract with California Clean Power; and (b) Authorizing the Chair to sign the legal services agreement with Andrew B. Brown of Ellison, Schneider & Harris L.L.P. for issues related to Community Choice Aggregation and California Clean Power
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Staff and County Counsel have continued to review the proposal from California Clean Power (CCP) since the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) enabling ordinance was adopted (see my memo dated May 19, 2015 for additional general background information). Numerous concerns were raised about CCP's initial proposal by board members, the public, and industry experts. Staff engaged in discussions with industry experts from LEAN Energy US, Sonoma Clean Power, Marin Clean Energy, and the City of Lancaster to further vet the issues and we recognized the need to obtain outside special counsel with specialized knowledge and experience in CCA programs. We received several recommendations from these aforementioned industry experts and determined that Andrew Brown of Ellison, Schneider & Harris L.L.P. had the best expertise and availability to assist Lake County.
During this time, San Mateo County's Office of Sustainability commissioned an analysis of the CCP business model, which was performed by Pacific Energy Advisors. Publication of the study, which cited CCP's proposal to Lake County, gave further weight to the validity of the issues being raised. CCP followed up on all of these proceedings with an official response to the study and an improved business model.
Specific improvements to the CCP business model include: greater financial transparency in the form of a distinct lockbox wherein program revenues are directed and CCA-related payments are made in proper order and priority, an established fee for CCP's services as opposed to a previously unknown degree of profit, annual rate setting, regular program reports, and addressing of CCP failure scenarios and protection of the County in such an event. Since the County will have more control over program revenues and CCP will be paid a fee, there will be no rate reduction or public benefit payment guarantees made by CCP.
At this time, staff would like to utilize the services of Andrew Brown to complete a scope of work that includes identifying and developing operational plans and risk management strategies for, providing a legal and risk analysis of, and developing and negotiating contractual terms documenting key areas related to the revised business model proposed by CCP. This work shall not exceed $30,000 and these costs can be paid for with savings from other projects in the Special Projects Budget Unit 1781 until these expenses are specifically appropriated in the final adopted budget in September.
Based on this extensive research, including specific investigation of other potential providers of CCA services such as Community Choice Partners and a number of energy suppliers, staff has determined that CCP is a sole-source provider of commercially managed turnkey CCA services. CCP is the only provider to offer no-cost upfront financing for all matters relating to formation of a CCA, including: power procurement, bond posting, regulatory compliance, call center staffing, and opt-out noticing.
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the Board:
1) Pursuant to the exemption in Lake County Code Section 2-38 (2) Not in the public interest due to the unique nature of California Clean Power's services, determine that competitive bidding would not be in the public's interest and waive the competitive bidding process.
2) Authorize staff to negotiate a contract with California Clean Power.
3) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the legal services agreement with Andrew B. Brown of Ellison, Schneider & Harris L.L.P. for issues related to Community Choice Aggregation and California Clean Power.
There was Board consensus to direct staff to develop an RFP and bring item back to the Board after discussion with Ellison, Schneider & Harris, LLP, regarding use of program revenues.
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Matt Perry and Deputy County Administrative Officer Josh Jones presented the item to the Board.
Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Roy Stahl (additionally read an email on behalf of Kurtis Woodard), Joan Moss, Lisa Valadez, Dave Rosenthal, Tom Slate, Ed Robey, Phil Murphy, and Dan Riegert.
Mr. Perry addressed the staffing concerns of California Clean Power and stated some necessary criteria of a sole provider.
Peter Rumble with California Clean Power spoke and addressed staffing turnover as well as how California Clean Power intends to work for Lake County.
Chair Farrington asked if anyone else wished to speak. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
8.510:00 A.M. - Consideration of Resolution Designating Applicant’s Agent for California Disaster Assistance Act Funding for the Rocky Fire
Resolution
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On July 29, 2015, the Rocky Fire ignited eventually leading to the burning of over 69,000 acres and destroying 43 homes and 53 outbuildings. The On July 30, 2015, acting as Director of Emergency Services, I declared a local emergency. Due to the numerous wildfires across the state, including the Rocky Fire, Governor Brown issued a Proclamation of a State of Emergency on July 31, 2015. The State has secured a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Rocky Fire which pays for 75% of eligible fire suppression costs. On August 4, 2015, I sent a letter to the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) requesting financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act ("CDAA"). The CDAA pays for 75% of the remaining 25% of the fire suppression costs. Our request for CDAA also asked for 100% of certain recovery costs such as debris removal and temporary shelter of residents who lost their homes. Our request for CDAA funding is progressing through the State process and is expected to be granted by August 18, 2015.
In anticipation of receiving the CDAA funding, staff has prepared a formal application for CDAA funds and a resolution designating certain county staff to sign the related documents.
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 your Board adopt the Resolution Designating the Applicant's Agent for CDAA funds and subsequent submission of application to Cal OES.
Original memo text
..Title
..Body
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Matt Perry, County Administrative Officer
DATE: August 18, 2015
SUBJECT: Resolution Designating Applicant's Agent for California Disaster Assistance Act Funding for the Rocky Fire
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On July 29, 2015, the Rocky Fire ignited eventually leading to the burning of over 69,000 acres and destroying 43 homes and 53 outbuildings. The On July 30, 2015, acting as Director of Emergency Services, I declared a local emergency. Due to the numerous wildfires across the state, including the Rocky Fire, Governor Brown issued a Proclamation of a State of Emergency on July 31, 2015. The State has secured a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Rocky Fire which pays for 75% of eligible fire suppression costs. On August 4, 2015, I sent a letter to the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) requesting financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act ("CDAA"). The CDAA pays for 75% of the remaining 25% of the fire suppression costs. Our request for CDAA also asked for 100% of certain recovery costs such as debris removal and temporary shelter of residents who lost their homes. Our request for CDAA funding is progressing through the State process and is expected to be granted by August 18, 2015.
In anticipation of receiving the CDAA funding, staff has prepared a formal application for CDAA funds and a resolution designating certain county staff to sign the related documents.
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 your Board adopt the Resolution Designating the Applicant's Agent for CDAA funds and subsequent submission of application to Cal OES.
This item was carried over at the request of the department as they had not yet received confirmation of funds.
8.610:05 A.M. - Discussion/Consideration of Debris Management Plan
Action Item
Adopted
Carried 4-0 — moved by Comstock
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: absent Steele: aye
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: absent Steele: aye
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In follow up to the special meeting of the Board of Supervisors on August 11, 2015, your Board asked that staff develop and propose a plan for Debris Management in an effort to aid recovery operations.
Homes and other structures destroyed or damaged by the Rocky Fire present a risk for exposure to hazardous materials. In order to reduce these hazards in our community, State and local agencies have developed for your consideration the following two-phase operation.
Phase I:
Under the first project phase, Lake County staff will make contact with property owners and explain the available debris cleanup program. Lake County Environmental Health will oversee the California Department of Toxic Substances Control ("DTSC") in identifying and removing any immediate household hazardous waste and asbestos waste from the destroyed or damaged properties.
Examples of Household Hazardous Waste include aerosols, pesticides, antifreeze, pool chemicals, auto-batteries, propane tanks and other compressed cylinders no larger than 30-gallons, auto fluids, solvents, household cleaners, used oil and oil filters, fertilizer, latex and oil-based paints, and any other products labeled corrosive, flammable, toxic or poison.
Asbestos will be removed by a Certified Asbestos Consultant, who will assess each structure and mark the readily removable items which will then be removed by licensed Asbestos Removal Contractors.
Right-of-Entry documentation will be provided to property owners immediately, with a requested return by August 23, 2015. Project Phase I will begin on August 24th and take approximately one week to complete.
Phase II
The draft Debris Removal Operation Plan by CalRecycle describes in detail this project phase.
Under this second project phase, Lake County Environmental Health will work with the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery ("Cal Recycle") to:
* Deploy field-crews who will systematically sample the ash and debris
* Conduct laboratory analysis of asbestos fibers, heavy metals and chemical waste
* Material will be segregated into recyclable material, landfill acceptable waste and hazardous waste
* Ash and debris, foundations and contaminated soil will be excavated and removed
* Post removal sampling will be done and compared with background sample results
* Erosion controls will be placed around the work areas
* Upon completion, owners will receive a written report and certification of completion
* Wastes will be transported for disposal by licensed haulers to approved disposal facilities
Property owners that choose not to participate in the program offered by Cal Recycle will be required to provide documentation to Lake County Environmental Health showing that owners met comparable clean-up standards.
Property owners who either do not respond to the County's request for permission or do not provide documentation meeting comparable clean-up standards will be subject to the County of Lake Nuisance Abatement Ordinance.
Cal Recycle expects to begin project Phase II within approximately 30 days of this memorandum, which could take up to six months to complete.
**At the time of posting the agenda, staff was still preparing supporting documentation. As backup becomes available we will upload for public viewing**
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends your Board approve the proposed two-phase project plan including the removal of household hazardous wastes by the DTSC and debris removal by Cal Recycle contingent upon award of California Disaster Assistance Act funding by the State of California.
Original memo text
..Title
..Body
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Marisa Chilafoe, Emergency Services Manager
Ray Ruminski, Environment Health Director
DATE: August 18, 2015
SUBJECT: Discussion and Consideration of Debris Management Plan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In follow up to the special meeting of the Board of Supervisors on August 11, 2015, your Board asked that staff develop and propose a plan for Debris Management in an effort to aid recovery operations.
Homes and other structures destroyed or damaged by the Rocky Fire present a risk for exposure to hazardous materials. In order to reduce these hazards in our community, State and local agencies have developed for your consideration the following two-phase operation.
Phase I:
Under the first project phase, Lake County staff will make contact with property owners and explain the available debris cleanup program. Lake County Environmental Health will oversee the California Department of Toxic Substances Control ("DTSC") in identifying and removing any immediate household hazardous waste and asbestos waste from the destroyed or damaged properties.
Examples of Household Hazardous Waste include aerosols, pesticides, antifreeze, pool chemicals, auto-batteries, propane tanks and other compressed cylinders no larger than 30-gallons, auto fluids, solvents, household cleaners, used oil and oil filters, fertilizer, latex and oil-based paints, and any other products labeled corrosive, flammable, toxic or poison.
Asbestos will be removed by a Certified Asbestos Consultant, who will assess each structure and mark the readily removable items which will then be removed by licensed Asbestos Removal Contractors.
Right-of-Entry documentation will be provided to property owners immediately, with a requested return by August 23, 2015. Project Phase I will begin on August 24th and take approximately one week to complete.
Phase II
The draft Debris Removal Operation Plan by CalRecycle describes in detail this project phase.
Under this second project phase, Lake County Environmental Health will work with the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery ("Cal Recycle") to:
* Deploy field-crews who will systematically sample the ash and debris
* Conduct laboratory analysis of asbestos fibers, heavy metals and chemical waste
* Material will be segregated into recyclable material, landfill acceptable waste and hazardous waste
* Ash and debris, foundations and contaminated soil will be excavated and removed
* Post removal sampling will be done and compared with background sample results
* Erosion controls will be placed around the work areas
* Upon completion, owners will receive a written report and certification of completion
* Wastes will be transported for disposal by licensed haulers to approved disposal facilities
Property owners that choose not to participate in the program offered by Cal Recycle will be required to provide documentation to Lake County Environmental Health showing that owners met comparable clean-up standards.
Property owners who either do not respond to the County's request for permission or do not provide documentation meeting comparable clean-up standards will be subject to the County of Lake Nuisance Abatement Ordinance.
Cal Recycle expects to begin project Phase II within approximately 30 days of this memorandum, which could take up to six months to complete.
**At the time of posting the agenda, staff was still preparing supporting documentation. As backup becomes available we will upload for public viewing**
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends your Board approve the proposed two-phase project plan including the removal of household hazardous wastes by the DTSC and debris removal by Cal Recycle contingent upon award of California Disaster Assistance Act funding by the State of California.
On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, approved the proposed two-phase project plan including the removal of household hazardous wastes by the DTSC and debris removal by Cal Recycle contingent upon award of California Disaster Assistance Act funding by the State of California. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
Absent: Supervisor Smith
Clerk’s notes: Emergency Services Manager Marisa Chilafoe and Environmental Health Director Ray Ruminski presented the item to the Board. Social Services Director Carol Huchingson was present and spoke as well.
Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one 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
9.2Consideration of proposal to contract with Mendocino County to house Lake County juvenile detainees.
Action Item
Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Brown
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: absent Steele: aye
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: absent Steele: aye
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Lake County Probation Department respectfully seeks authorization to explore and negotiate a contract to house Lake County juvenile detainees at the Mendocino County Juvenile Hall.
The financial operation of the Lake County Juvenile Hall is growing burdensome on the County as we are currently spending approximately $190,000 per minor, annually.
Some of the more significant issues affecting our budget are as follows:
Over the last three years the population of the Lake County Juvenile Hall has declined to an average daily population of nine (9) detainees. This is due primarily to local and national juvenile realignment initiatives where one of the focal points is reducing juvenile exposure to institutional custody settings.
Our Juvenile Hall remains a training ground of sorts for individuals seeking careers in juvenile corrections, adult corrections, probation, social work, and law enforcement. The turnover of employees at the Juvenile Hall continues to negatively affect the budget due to hiring and training costs. As of this writing, almost half of the current staff is actively applying for positions outside of this department, the majority out of county.
Due to the physical layout of the Lake County Juvenile Hall, we struggle to comply with certain state and federal regulations. On the other hand, due to its more efficient and modern layout, the Mendocino County Juvenile Hall is able to more easily comply with these regulations and has less staff turnover which provides more stability for the minors detained.
We have toured the Mendocino County Juvenile Hall and found it to be a well-run facility offering services equal to or better than those offered in the Lake County Juvenile Hall. Furthermore, combining Lake County juvenile detainees with those in Mendocino County will enable Mendocino County to offer additional programs to benefit detainees from both counties. We recognize visitation of the detainees by friends and family in Lake County may be a challenge . We discussed this with Mendocino County officials and they are looking into setting up an on-line video system.
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative):
Overall, it is anticipated that the County of Lake will realize significant cost savings by housing minors in Mendocino County.
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable):
Twenty allocated positions will be eliminated
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
We request conceptual approval of this proposal with direction to negotiate a final contract and present it to your Board for final approval as soon as possible.
Also we ask that your Board direct the Human Resources Director to initiate the meet and confer process with the respective employee associations representing the affected employees
Original memo text
..Title
..Body
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Rob Howe, Chief Probation Officer
Matt Perry, County Administrative Officer
DATE: August 18, 2015
SUBJECT: Consideration of proposal to contract with Mendocino County to house Lake County juvenile detainees
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Lake County Probation Department respectfully seeks authorization to explore and negotiate a contract to house Lake County juvenile detainees at the Mendocino County Juvenile Hall.
The financial operation of the Lake County Juvenile Hall is growing burdensome on the County as we are currently spending approximately $190,000 per minor, annually.
Some of the more significant issues affecting our budget are as follows:
Over the last three years the population of the Lake County Juvenile Hall has declined to an average daily population of nine (9) detainees. This is due primarily to local and national juvenile realignment initiatives where one of the focal points is reducing juvenile exposure to institutional custody settings.
Our Juvenile Hall remains a training ground of sorts for individuals seeking careers in juvenile corrections, adult corrections, probation, social work, and law enforcement. The turnover of employees at the Juvenile Hall continues to negatively affect the budget due to hiring and training costs. As of this writing, almost half of the current staff is actively applying for positions outside of this department, the majority out of county.
Due to the physical layout of the Lake County Juvenile Hall, we struggle to comply with certain state and federal regulations. On the other hand, due to its more efficient and modern layout, the Mendocino County Juvenile Hall is able to more easily comply with these regulations and has less staff turnover which provides more stability for the minors detained.
We have toured the Mendocino County Juvenile Hall and found it to be a well-run facility offering services equal to or better than those offered in the Lake County Juvenile Hall. Furthermore, combining Lake County juvenile detainees with those in Mendocino County will enable Mendocino County to offer additional programs to benefit detainees from both counties. We recognize visitation of the detainees by friends and family in Lake County may be a challenge . We discussed this with Mendocino County officials and they are looking into setting up an on-line video system.
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative):
Overall, it is anticipated that the County of Lake will realize significant cost savings by housing minors in Mendocino County.
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable):
Twenty allocated positions will be eliminated
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
We request conceptual approval of this proposal with direction to negotiate a final contract and present it to your Board for final approval as soon as possible.
Also we ask that your Board direct the Human Resources Director to initiate the meet and confer process with the respective employee associations representing the affected employees
On motion of Supervisor Brown, and by vote of the Board, approved in concept the proposal to contract with Mendocino County to house Lake County juvenile detainees, directed staff to negotiate a final contract, and directed the Human Resources Director to initiate the meet and confer process with the respective employee associations representing the affected employees. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
Absent: Supervisor Smith
Clerk’s notes: Chief Probation Officer Rob Howe presented the item to the Board.
Chair Farington asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
9.3Consideration of Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2015-84 Establishing New Classifications and Position Allocations to Conform with the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-16 Revising Salaries for CPS Position Classifications
Resolution
Adopted
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Despite ongoing recruitment efforts, we have a critical staffing shortage in Child Welfare Services (CWS). As you are aware, CWS is among our most critical functions, responsible to protect at-risk, neglected and abused children.
In light of the dire situation, I made a request of the County Classification & Compensation, for a salary adjustment for the affected classes, with hope that such an increase can lead to more successful recruitment efforts for CWS. The Committee has given its support to my request and thus, I am requesting your Board's approval of the attached Resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost:
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative):
There is no County cost in the Social Services Budget unit and we have adequate state/federal funding to cover.
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable):
The department is hopeful this action will lead to improved recruitment outcomes.
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2015-84 Establishing New Classifications and Position Allocations to Conform with the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2015/16 Revising Salaries for CPS Position Classifications.
Thank you for your consideration.
cc: Jennifer Fitts, Deputy Social Services Director
Kathy Maes, Deputy Social Services Director
Original memo text
..Title
..Body
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Carol J. Huchingson, Social Services Director
DATE: August 7, 2015
SUBJECT: Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2015-84 Establishing New
Classifications and Position Allocations to Conform with the
Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-16 Revising Salaries
for CPS Position Classifications
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Despite ongoing recruitment efforts, we have a critical staffing shortage in Child Welfare Services (CWS). As you are aware, CWS is among our most critical functions, responsible to protect at-risk, neglected and abused children.
In light of the dire situation, I made a request of the County Classification & Compensation, for a salary adjustment for the affected classes, with hope that such an increase can lead to more successful recruitment efforts for CWS. The Committee has given its support to my request and thus, I am requesting your Board's approval of the attached Resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost:
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative):
There is no County cost in the Social Services Budget unit and we have adequate state/federal funding to cover.
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable):
The department is hopeful this action will lead to improved recruitment outcomes.
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2015-84 Establishing New Classifications and Position Allocations to Conform with the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2015/16 Revising Salaries for CPS Position Classifications.
Thank you for your consideration.
cc: Jennifer Fitts, Deputy Social Services Director
Kathy Maes, Deputy Social Services Director
Supervisor Comstock offered the Resolution and it was passed by roll call vote (4 ayes, Supervisor Smith ABSENT).
Clerk’s notes: Social Services Director Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board.
Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
9.4Consideration of (a) Waiving of the Competetive Bid Process; and (b) Approving payment of $13,075 to California SAWS Consortium IV for a one-time service fee and authorizing the Director to sign purchase order and related documents.
Report
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 4-0 — moved by Comstock
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: absent Steele: aye
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: absent Steele: aye
Carried 4-0 — moved by Comstock
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: absent Steele: aye
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: absent Steele: aye
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
As you are aware, pursuant to the Joint Powers Agreement, C-IV is the web-based system we utilize, along with 37 other counties, for determining eligibility in the welfare programs and for granting public assistance. SAWS Consortium-IV Joint Powers Authority has contracted with Accenture to be the sole source vendor for creating and maintaining the C-IV system.
We are in the midst of restructuring the model from which our employees access the C-IV network, which will provide them with access to more resources. We currently have a Systems Operations Support Plan that covers most fees associated with the maintenance of our current access model. Changing of the access model is not covered under said agreement, therefore this change in model will cost the department a one-time fee of $13,075.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost: $13,075.00
Amount Budgeted: $13,075.00
Additional Requested: 0
Annual Cost (if planned for future years): 0
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative):
There is no County cost associated with this purchase.
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable):
None
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Waive the Competitive Process, approve the payment of $13,075 for a one-time service fee to change the C-IV network model, and authorize the Social Services Director to sign the purchase order, and all related documents.
Thank you for your consideration.
cc: Jennifer Fitts, Deputy Social Services Director
Edgar Perez, Program Manager
Original memo text
..Title
..Body
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Carol J. Huchingson, Social Services Director
DATE: July 23, 2015
SUBJECT: Request to Approve Payment for C-IV Service Fee and Authorize Director
to Sign Purchase Order and Related Documents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
As you are aware, pursuant to the Joint Powers Agreement, C-IV is the web-based system we utilize, along with 37 other counties, for determining eligibility in the welfare programs and for granting public assistance. SAWS Consortium-IV Joint Powers Authority has contracted with Accenture to be the sole source vendor for creating and maintaining the C-IV system.
We are in the midst of restructuring the model from which our employees access the C-IV network, which will provide them with access to more resources. We currently have a Systems Operations Support Plan that covers most fees associated with the maintenance of our current access model. Changing of the access model is not covered under said agreement, therefore this change in model will cost the department a one-time fee of $13,075.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost: $13,075.00
Amount Budgeted: $13,075.00
Additional Requested: 0
Annual Cost (if planned for future years): 0
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative):
There is no County cost associated with this purchase.
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable):
None
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Waive the Competitive Process, approve the payment of $13,075 for a one-time service fee to change the C-IV network model, and authorize the Social Services Director to sign the purchase order, and all related documents.
Thank you for your consideration.
cc: Jennifer Fitts, Deputy Social Services Director
Edgar Perez, Program Manager
a) On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, waived the competetive bid process. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
Absent: Supervisor Smith
b) On motion of Supervisor Comstock, and by vote of the Board, approved payment of $13,075 to California SAWS Consortium IV for a one-time service fee and authorized the Social Services Director to sign the purchase order and related documents. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
Absent: Supervisor Smith
Clerk’s notes: Social Services Director Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board.
Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
9.5(SECOND READING) - Consideration of Proposed Urgency Ordinance for County Service Area #7, Bonanza Springs
Ordinance
Adopted
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Background
On March 4, 2014, your Board approved Ordinance #3003 implementing mandatory water restrictions in Bonanza Springs Water System-County Service Area #7 (CSA #7). Critically low water table levels were threatening the water wells in CSA #7 and dry conditions were expected to continue.
Conditions in CSA #7
Since implementing the mandatory restrictions which became effective April 12, 2014, CSA #7 has reduced water consumption by 34% and the well levels are at the same level they were in April 2014. The conservation efforts have been critical to ensure our ability to continue to supply water. We need the conservation to continue.
After one year of monitoring well levels, usage and the conservation efforts of the customers, we have found that some modifications to the existing Urgency Ordinance would benefit the CSA and help us reduce the extreme cases of water misuse while protecting the customers that are taking measures to conserve.
The original urgency ordinance adopted in 2014 allowed customers 900 cf per month, per SFD. The new proposed urgency ordinance will allow customers 1,000 cubic feet per month (per SFD) which is approximately 250 gallons per day per household.
Changes in the existing ordinance and the proposed ordinance are as follows:
Ordinance 3003 Proposed New Ordinance
Adopted 4/2014
Usage >900 cf pm Usage >1000 cf pm
charged $10.47 per hcf charged $10.47 per hcf
Usage >1100 cf per month Usage >1200 cf pm
Surcharged $350.00 Surcharged $350.00
Usage over 1,500 cf per month
Surcharged $700.00
The new proposed ordinance allows an additional 100 cubic feet per month before customers are charged additional money. This additional 750 gallons per month will help the larger families that have reduced consumption considerably but still have a hard time meeting the requirements in the existing ordinance.
The new ordinance also includes a larger surcharge if usage exceeds 1,500 cubic feet per month. This was added because we found that there was no incentive to conserve if a customer knew they were going to exceed the first surcharge. We have added the steeper surcharge in other systems and found it to be a deterrent to extreme high use.
We believe this ordinance will allow CSA #7 to meet the basic needs of the customers while allowing Special Districts to reduce extreme water waste. We are requesting your Board approve the attached urgency ordinance to replace ordinance #3003. We will continue to monitor this system closely and provide updates to your Board on a regular basis.
We are requesting your Board approve the attached urgency ordinance to replace ordinance #3003. We will continue to monitor this system closely and provide updates to your Board on a regular basis.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost:
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): N/A
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable):N/A
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Urgency Ordinance for County Service Area #7, Bonanza Springs Water and Authorize the Chair to Sign
Original memo text
..Title
..Body
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Mark Dellinger, Administrator
Jan Coppinger, Compliance Coordinator
DATE: July 15, 2015
SUBJECT: Urgency Ordinance for County Service Area #7, Bonanza Springs Water
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Background
On March 4, 2014, your Board approved Ordinance #3003 implementing mandatory water restrictions in Bonanza Springs Water System-County Service Area #7 (CSA #7). Critically low water table levels were threatening the water wells in CSA #7 and dry conditions were expected to continue.
Conditions in CSA #7
Since implementing the mandatory restrictions which became effective April 12, 2014, CSA #7 has reduced water consumption by 34% and the well levels are at the same level they were in April 2014. The conservation efforts have been critical to ensure our ability to continue to supply water. We need the conservation to continue.
After one year of monitoring well levels, usage and the conservation efforts of the customers, we have found that some modifications to the existing Urgency Ordinance would benefit the CSA and help us reduce the extreme cases of water misuse while protecting the customers that are taking measures to conserve.
The original urgency ordinance adopted in 2014 allowed customers 900 cf per month, per SFD. The new proposed urgency ordinance will allow customers 1,000 cubic feet per month (per SFD) which is approximately 250 gallons per day per household.
Changes in the existing ordinance and the proposed ordinance are as follows:
Ordinance 3003 Proposed New Ordinance
Adopted 4/2014
Usage >900 cf pm Usage >1000 cf pm
charged $10.47 per hcf charged $10.47 per hcf
Usage >1100 cf per month Usage >1200 cf pm
Surcharged $350.00 Surcharged $350.00
Usage over 1,500 cf per month
Surcharged $700.00
The new proposed ordinance allows an additional 100 cubic feet per month before customers are charged additional money. This additional 750 gallons per month will help the larger families that have reduced consumption considerably but still have a hard time meeting the requirements in the existing ordinance.
The new ordinance also includes a larger surcharge if usage exceeds 1,500 cubic feet per month. This was added because we found that there was no incentive to conserve if a customer knew they were going to exceed the first surcharge. We have added the steeper surcharge in other systems and found it to be a deterrent to extreme high use.
We believe this ordinance will allow CSA #7 to meet the basic needs of the customers while allowing Special Districts to reduce extreme water waste. We are requesting your Board approve the attached urgency ordinance to replace ordinance #3003. We will continue to monitor this system closely and provide updates to your Board on a regular basis.
We are requesting your Board approve the attached urgency ordinance to replace ordinance #3003. We will continue to monitor this system closely and provide updates to your Board on a regular basis.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost:
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): N/A
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable):N/A
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Urgency Ordinance for County Service Area #7, Bonanza Springs Water and Authorize the Chair to Sign
Supervisor Brown offered the Ordinance and it was passed by roll call vote (4 ayes, Supervisor Smith ABSENT).
Clerk’s notes: Special Districts Administrator Mark Dellinger and Special Districts Compliance Manager Jan Coppinger presented the item to the Board.
Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
9.6(SECOND READING) - Consideration of Urgency Ordinance for County Service Area #22, Mt. Hannah Water System
Ordinance
Adopted
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Background
On May 13, 2014, your Board approved Ordinance #3006 implementing mandatory water restrictions in Mt. Hannah Water System - County Service Area #22 (CSA #22). Critically low water table levels had threatened the only well serving this community and production and recharge rates had dropped significantly. Due to the critical nature of the water system, the Urgency Ordinance was extremely stringent, only allowing each household 500 cubic feet per month.
Conditions in CSA #22
Consumption has dropped 30% since the mandatory restrictions became effective June 13, 2014. Emergency grant funds from State Water Resources Control Board- Division of Drinking Water enabled the CSA to drill a new well which was completed and placed online on November 6, 2014.
Although the new well produces and recharges much better than the original well, the system is still challenged by low water tables and a poor transmission line that has been repaired repeatedly but continues to fail. CSA #22 was awarded grant funding through the Prop 84 Emergency Drought Funds to replace the faulty transmission line and that work is scheduled to be completed this summer.
Conservation is still required for the protection of the water system but the new well does allow us to loosen the restrictions enough to allow each household to consume approximately 150 gallons per day. (State health recommendations are for a minimum of 50 gpd per capita)
The original urgency ordinance adopted in 2014 allowed customers 500 cf per month, per SFD. The new proposed urgency ordinance will allow customers 600 cubic feet per month (per SFD).
Changes in the existing ordinance and the proposed ordinance are as follows:
Ordinance 3003 Proposed New Ordinance
Adopted 5/2014
Usage >500 cf pm Usage >600 cf pm
charged $10.47 per hcf charged $10.47 per hcf
Usage >750 cf per month Usage >850 cf pm
Surcharged $350.00 Surcharged $350.00
Usage over 1,000 cf per month
Surcharged $700.00
The new proposed ordinance allows an additional 100 cubic feet per month before customers are charged additional money. This additional 750 gallons per month will help the larger families that have reduced consumption considerably but still have a hard time meeting the requirements in the existing ordinance.
The new ordinance also includes a larger surcharge if usage exceeds 1,000 cubic feet per month. We do not currently have any customers in CSA #22 using over 1,000 cubic feet and are including this as a precautionary measure only. In other systems with similar mandatory conservation requirements we found that there was no incentive to conserve if a customer knew they were going to exceed the first surcharge. We have added the steeper surcharge in other systems and found it to be a deterrent to extreme high use.
Although customers in CSA #22 will still be limited in the amount of water they can consume, this proposed ordinance will provide additional water to help meet the basic minimum needs of families.
We are requesting your Board approve the attached urgency ordinance to replace ordinance #3006. We will continue to monitor this system closely and provide updates to your Board on a regular basis.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost:
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): N/A
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable):N/A
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Urgency Ordinance for County Service Area #22, Mt. Hannah Water System and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
Original memo text
..Title
..Body
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Mark Dellinger, Administrator
Jan Coppinger, Compliance Coordinator
DATE: July 15, 2015
SUBJECT: Urgency Ordinance for County Service Area #22, Mt. Hannah Water System
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Background
On May 13, 2014, your Board approved Ordinance #3006 implementing mandatory water restrictions in Mt. Hannah Water System - County Service Area #22 (CSA #22). Critically low water table levels had threatened the only well serving this community and production and recharge rates had dropped significantly. Due to the critical nature of the water system, the Urgency Ordinance was extremely stringent, only allowing each household 500 cubic feet per month.
Conditions in CSA #22
Consumption has dropped 30% since the mandatory restrictions became effective June 13, 2014. Emergency grant funds from State Water Resources Control Board- Division of Drinking Water enabled the CSA to drill a new well which was completed and placed online on November 6, 2014.
Although the new well produces and recharges much better than the original well, the system is still challenged by low water tables and a poor transmission line that has been repaired repeatedly but continues to fail. CSA #22 was awarded grant funding through the Prop 84 Emergency Drought Funds to replace the faulty transmission line and that work is scheduled to be completed this summer.
Conservation is still required for the protection of the water system but the new well does allow us to loosen the restrictions enough to allow each household to consume approximately 150 gallons per day. (State health recommendations are for a minimum of 50 gpd per capita)
The original urgency ordinance adopted in 2014 allowed customers 500 cf per month, per SFD. The new proposed urgency ordinance will allow customers 600 cubic feet per month (per SFD).
Changes in the existing ordinance and the proposed ordinance are as follows:
Ordinance 3003 Proposed New Ordinance
Adopted 5/2014
Usage >500 cf pm Usage >600 cf pm
charged $10.47 per hcf charged $10.47 per hcf
Usage >750 cf per month Usage >850 cf pm
Surcharged $350.00 Surcharged $350.00
Usage over 1,000 cf per month
Surcharged $700.00
The new proposed ordinance allows an additional 100 cubic feet per month before customers are charged additional money. This additional 750 gallons per month will help the larger families that have reduced consumption considerably but still have a hard time meeting the requirements in the existing ordinance.
The new ordinance also includes a larger surcharge if usage exceeds 1,000 cubic feet per month. We do not currently have any customers in CSA #22 using over 1,000 cubic feet and are including this as a precautionary measure only. In other systems with similar mandatory conservation requirements we found that there was no incentive to conserve if a customer knew they were going to exceed the first surcharge. We have added the steeper surcharge in other systems and found it to be a deterrent to extreme high use.
Although customers in CSA #22 will still be limited in the amount of water they can consume, this proposed ordinance will provide additional water to help meet the basic minimum needs of families.
We are requesting your Board approve the attached urgency ordinance to replace ordinance #3006. We will continue to monitor this system closely and provide updates to your Board on a regular basis.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost:
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): N/A
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable):N/A
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Urgency Ordinance for County Service Area #22, Mt. Hannah Water System and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
Supervisor Brown offered the Ordinance and it was passed by roll call vote (4 ayes, Supervisor Smith ABSENT).
Clerk’s notes: Special Districts Administrator Mark Dellinger and Special Districts Compliance Manager Jan Coppinger presented the item to the Board.
Chair Farrington asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
10. Closed Session
10.1Conference with Labor Negotiator: (a) County Negotiators: A. Grant, S. Harry, M. Perry, J. DeHaan, K. Ferguson and S. Jansen; and (b) Employee Organizations: DDAA, DSA, LCCOA, LCEA and LCSEA
10.2(Sitting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County IHSS Public Authority) - Conference with Labor Negotiator: (a) Agency Negotiator:
Carol Huchingson and F. Buchanan (b) Employee Organization: California United Homecare Workers Union AFSCME/SEIU Local 4034
Report
Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Comstock
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: absent Steele: aye
Brown: aye Comstock: aye Farrington: aye Smith: absent Steele: aye
Staff memo
:
Carol Huchingson and F. Buchanan (b) Employee Organization: California
United Homecare Workers Union AFSCME/SEIU Local 4034
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) has recently advised staff that the IHSS providers represented by CUHW will soon be represented by SEIU Local 2015. SEIU is requesting that your
Board approve a Recognition Agreement recognizing this change.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost:
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative):
None
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable):
None
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve Recognition Agreement recognizing SEIU Local 2015 as the recognized employee organization for IHSS providers in Lake County.
Thank you for your consideration.
Original memo text
..Title
..Body
MEMORANDUM
TO: Lake County IHSS Public Authority Board of Directors
FROM: Carol J. Huchingson, Social Services Director
DATE: August 4, 2015
SUBJECT: Sitting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County IHSS Public
Authority: Conference with Labor Negotiator: (a) Agency Negotiator:
Carol Huchingson and F. Buchanan (b) Employee Organization: California
United Homecare Workers Union AFSCME/SEIU Local 4034
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) has recently advised staff that the IHSS providers represented by CUHW will soon be represented by SEIU Local 2015. SEIU is requesting that your
Board approve a Recognition Agreement recognizing this change.
FISCAL IMPACT: _X_ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost:
Amount Budgeted:
Additional Requested:
Annual Cost (if planned for future years):
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative):
None
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable):
None
..Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve Recognition Agreement recognizing SEIU Local 2015 as the recognized employee organization for IHSS providers in Lake County.
Thank you for your consideration.
(Sitting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County IHSS Public Authority)
On motion of Director Comstock, and by vote of the Board, approved the request of the California United Homecare Workers Union and the SEIU to recognize SEIU Local 2015 as the employee organization for the Lake County IHSS Provider Bargaining Unit and authorized the Chair to sign the "recognition document". The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Comstock, Steele, Brown, and Farrington
Absent: Supervisor Smith
Clerk’s notes: The Board adjourned from Closed Session at 12:36 p.m. and took the following action:
10.3Conference with legal counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), (e) (3): Claim of Gilmore
Closed Session Item
10.4Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): City of Lakeport v. County of Lake, et al.
Closed Session Item