LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors is set to hear an appeal this week of planning commission approvals regarding an environmental impact report and permits for a new vineyard and winery project near Middletown.
The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the board chambers on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.
The meeting can be watched live on Channel 8 and online at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Boards/Board_of_Supervisors/calendar.htm . Accompanying board documents, the agenda and archived board meeting videos also are available at that link.
At 10 a.m., the board will hold a public hearing on the appeals by HVL Watershed of the Lake County Planning Commission's certification of an environmental impact report, adoption of water supply assessment, a major use permit and grading permit for the vineyard project, located at 15015, 15087, 15373, 15375, 15591, 15663 and 15807 Spruce Grove Road.
Florida attorney Robert Bowling, who owns Wild Diamond Vineyards LLC, is proposing to develop 80 new acres of vineyards for a total of 148 acres of vineyard. He also wants to build a 17,850-square foot winery that would produce up to 52,800 cases of wine per year.
Other aspects of the project include a 11,340-square-foot tasting room with commercial kitchen and retail sales, and self-guided interpretive center with up to 35 special events a year in the plans.
The appeals question what's known about the area's geology and impacts on the aquifer, and the fact that a hydrologist didn't write the water quality conditions of approval for the use permit.
Also on Tuesday, at 10:15 a.m. the board will consider an appeal of the planning commission's approval of a mitigated negative declaration and major use permit to allow a large animal kennel at 11767 Candy Lane in Lower Lake.
In other business, in an item continued from Nov. 22, the board will consider adopting a special resolution establishing policies to facilitate the rebuilding effort in Anderson Springs.
The board also will consider continuing proclamations of local emergencies due to the wildland fires.
The full agenda follows.
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS
6.1: Consideration of approval of Contract Change Order No. 1 for Lake County Fire Damage Sign Replacement Project, Bid No. 15-16, to update the project special provisions with no change in contract amount; and authorize chair to sign.
6.2: Consideration of approval of Contract Change Order No. 2 for Lake County Fire Damage Sign Replacement Project, Bid No. 15-16, for an increase of $1,517.55 and a new contract amount of $107,457.03; and authorize chair to sign.
CONSENT AGENDA
7.1: Approve amended Golden State Finance Authority agreement for Residence Emergency Disaster Assistance Program Member County: Lake.
7.2: Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 2016-174 Pertaining to Tax Revenue Exchange for Annexation to County Service Area No.2 – Spring Valley Water System (Annexation – LAFCO Project # 2016-02).
7.3: Adopt resolution pertaining to tax revenue exchange for annexation to Callayomi County Water District (Annexation – LAFCO Project # 2016-03).
7.4: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, per Ordinance #3043, Purchasing Code 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) approve the first amendment to the agreement between the county of Lake and Milhous Children’s Services for Specialty Mental Health Services for fiscal year 2016-17 for a contract maximum of $55,000 and authorize the chair to sign the amendment.
7.5: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, per Ordinance #3043, Purchasing Code 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) approve the agreement between the county of Lake and Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services for Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Services for fiscal year 2016-17 for a contract maximum of $33,429.38 and authorize the board chair to sign the agreement.
7.6: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, per Ordinance #3043, Purchasing Code 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) approve the first amendment to the agreement between the county of Lake and Catholic Charities for Specialty Mental Health Services provided at St. Vincent School for Boy’s for Fiscal Year 2016-17 for a contract maximum of $85,000 and authorize the chair sign the amendment.
7.7: Adopt resolution approving and accepting final parcel map for Bridges parcel map PM 14-04.
7.8: Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 2016-145 establishing new classifications and position allocations for fiscal year 2016-17 to conform to the adopted budget for Budget Unit 2201, Sheriff/Coroner.
7.9: Approve appointment of Tavi Granger as interim program manager for Adult Services.
TIMED ITEMS
8.2, 9:15 a.m.: Consideration of continuation of a proclamation of a local health emergency by the Lake County health officer.
8.3, 9:16 a.m.: Consideration of continuation of a proclamation of a declaration of a local emergency due to wildfire conditions, pertaining to the Rocky, Jerusalem and Valley fires.
8.4, 9:17 a.m.: Consideration of continuation of a proclamation of a declaration of a local emergency due to Clayton fire.
8.5, 9:30 a.m.: Presentation by North Coast Opportunities regarding its food- and health-related programs in Lake County with a report on current projects.
8.6, 10 a.m.: Public hearing, consideration of appeal (AB 16-04) of Planning Commission's certification of environmental impact report and adoption of water supply assessment (SCH# 2016022084), and appeal (AB 16-08) of Planning Commission's approval of major use permit (UP 16-02) and grading permit (GP 16-029) for Wild Diamond Vineyards; project location 15015, 15087, 15373, 15375, 15591, 15663 and 15807 Spruce Grove Road (APNs 013-060-04, 07, 09, 10, 11 & 12); appellant is HVL Watershed.
8.7, 10:15 a.m.: Public hearing, continued from Nov. 22, consideration of appeal (AB 16-05) of the Planning Commission's approval of a mitigated negative declaration based on initial study (IS 15-35) and major use permit (UP 15-16) to allow a large animal kennel on property located at 11767 Candy Lane, Lower Lake (APN 122-032-24); project applicant is Blythe Lucero.
UNTIMED ITEMS
9.2: Informational report by county administrative officer on securing a consultant to support the Behavioral Health Department.
9.3: Consideration of an ordinance establishing Article XXVIII in Chapter 2 of the county code providing the authority and procedures for adopting and administering a master fee schedule.
9.4: Continued from Nov. 22, consideration of adopting resolution pertaining to rebuilding of Anderson Springs.
9.5: Second reading, consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the Lake County Code and adopting by reference the 2016 California Building Standards Code, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Parts 1 through 6, 8 through 12, incorporating the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code; the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code; the 2016 Edition of the California Electrical Code; the 2016 Edition of the California Plumbing Code; the 2016 Edition of the California Mechanical Code; the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Code; the 2016 Edition of the California Energy Code; the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code; the 2016 Edition of the California Administrative Code; the 2016 Edition of the California Historical Building Code; the 2016 Edition of the California Existing Building Code; the 2015 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code; and the 2015 Edition of the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
9.6: Consideration of a resolution for an exception to the 180-Day wait period pursuant to Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224 for Mark Dellinger.
9.7: Consideration of a second amendment to the agreement with Porter Scott for specialized legal services in connection with Lakeside Heights HOA, el al. v. County of Lake, et al.
9.8: Consideration of approval of side letters with all bargaining groups and amendments to management and confidential A and B resolutions related to the payment of county sponsored basic life insurance and opt out provisions for the 2017 plan year and authorize the board chair to sign all.
9.9: Consideration of delegating authority to the Human Resources director to take whatever steps are necessary to amend the flexible spending account and the health savings account agreements to reflect maximum contributions consistent with those allowed by the IRS for that plan year.
9.10: Consideration of conceptual approval for the purchase of real property for the Lower Lake Parks maintenance shop.
9.11: Consideration of approval of the Department of Boating and Waterways 2017/18 application for financial aid in the amount of $370,829.57.
CLOSED SESSION
10.2: Public employee appointment pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1): Interview and appointment of Water Resources director.
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