LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – With Lake County’s Public Health officer announcing his plans to resign, the Board of Supervisors this week will hold a discussion on recruiting his successor.
The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, and will be available to the public virtually only.
The meeting can be watched live on Channel 8, online at https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and on the county’s Facebook page. Accompanying board documents, the agenda and archived board meeting videos also are available at that link.
To participate in real-time, join the Zoom meeting by clicking this link at 9 a.m. The meeting ID is 992 6246 9530, password 716806. The meeting also can be accessed via on tap mobile at +16699006833,,96861017739#,,,,*659362# US (San Jose).
All interested members of the public that do not have internet access or a Mediacom cable subscription are encouraged to call 669-900-6833, and enter the Zoom meeting ID and passcode information above.
Chromebook devices are also available at the Lakeport and Clearlake Library branches, which will open early on Tuesday. Chromebooks can be checked out for three hours for use on the library premises and contactless pickup is available. The Lakeport Library Branch can be reached at 707-263-8817, and Clearlake at 707-994-5115.
WiFi is accessible in the parking lot of each County Library Branch, so residents can park at these locations to use WiFi on borrowed or personal devices, by connecting to the “Lake County Library” network (no password) anytime from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
While the board chambers remain closed, outdoor viewing and participation is also available during each meeting on the Third Street side of the courthouse building.
To submit a written comment on any agenda item please visit https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and click on the eComment feature linked to the meeting date. If a comment is submitted after the meeting begins, it may not be read during the meeting but will become a part of the record.
In an untimed item, the board will discuss a recruitment strategy for the Public Health officer position.
Dr. Gary Pace, who has held the job for the past 16 months, announced his resignation last week, as Lake County News has reported.
County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingon’s report to the board said that Pace’s resignation is effective April 16, although he has indicated he may be able to continue on here for a short time thereafter, under contract, to support the county’s transition with a new Public Health officer.
Huchingson said staff is requesting an opportunity to discuss recruitment strategies with the board.
In another untimed item, the board will consider updating its resolution authorizing temporary reduction of in-person delivery of county services to the public due to COVID-19 pandemic conditions, with the county’s return to the red tier on the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy to trigger reopening.
At 9:15 a.m, the board will hold a public hearing on the next rounds of CARES Act funding through the Community Development Block Grant Program, with the board to consider a resolution to pursue grant funding for in the amount of $738,187 for a Small Business Assistance Loan Fund Program.
At 9:45 a.m., Dr. Pace will give the board an update on COVID-19.
At 11 a.m., the board will present a proclamation promoting tolerance, respect, equity and inclusion in Lake County.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
5.1: Adopt proclamation promoting tolerance, respect, equity and inclusion in Lake County.
5.2: Adopt resolution approving Agreement No. 20-SD17 with the State of California, Department of Food and Agriculture for compliance with the Seed Service Program for Period July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, in the amount of $100.
5.3: Approve reissuance of tax refund check from FY 16/17 in the amount of $1,403.52 issued to Teddy C. & Deanna M. Hingst.
5.4: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between the county of Lake and Vista Pacifica Enterprises Inc. for adult residential support services and specialty mental health services for Fiscal Year 2020-21 to reflect adjustment to service rates and authorize the board chair to sign the amendment.
5.5: Adopt resolution amending Resolution No 2020-134 amending the position allocation for year 2020-2021, Budget unit No. 2112 Child Support Services.
5.6: Approve minutes of the Board of Supervisors meetings on Oct. 6, Feb. 2 and Feb. 9.
5.7: Approve the cost sharing agreement between the county of Lake and the city of Lakeport for phase one of the Lake County Recreation Center Feasibility Study and authorize the chair to sign the agreement.
5.8: Approve second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25 – Floodplain Management of the Lake County Code.
5.9: Adopt resolution of intent to vacate a roadway known as Arabian Lane (CR#148D) in the Hidden Valley Lake area.
5.10: Approve contract between the county of Lake and Lake County Office of Education for differential response services in the amount of $70,000 per Fiscal Year from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2023, and authorize the chair to sign.
5.11: Approve memorandum of understanding between Social Services and Behavioral Health Services for residential treatment room and board payments for welfare-to-work linkages clients in the amount of $50,000 per fiscal year, and authorize the chair to sign.
TIMED ITEMS
6.2, 9:06 a.m.: Consideration to (a) waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; (b) approve agreement for provision of satellite imagery services by Planet Labs to the county of Lake, authorizing the chair to sign.
6.3, 9:15 a.m.: Public hearing, Community Development Block Grant Program - CARES Act Round 2 and 3, presentation and consideration of resolution approving an application for CDBG CARES Act Round 2 and 3 funding and the execution of grant agreement and any amendments for funds in the amount of $738,187 for a Small Business Assistance Loan Fund Program
6.4, 9:45 a.m.: Consideration of Update on COVID-19.
6.5, 10:15 a.m.: Sitting as the Lake County Housing Commission Board of Directors, consideration of the Lake County Housing Commission Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan for 2021 and authorize the chair to sign the annual Civil Rights Certification (HUD Form HUD-50077-CR).
6.6, 11 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation promoting tolerance, respect, equity and inclusion in Lake County.
6.7, 11:30 a.m.: Consideration of the Everbridge Mass Notification User Agreement in the amount of $18,207.95 from March 20, 2021, to March 19, 2022, and authorize the chair to sign.
UNTIMED ITEMS
7.2: (a) Consideration of a review of Resolution No. 2021-11 authorizing temporary reduction of in-person delivery of county services to the public due to COVID-19 pandemic conditions; and (b) consideration of resolution amending Resolution No. 2021-11 authorizing temporary reduction of in-person delivery of county services to the public due to COVID-19 pandemic conditions.
7.3: Consideration of recruitment strategy for Public Health officer.
7.4: Consideration of addition of special meeting to the board’s annual meeting calendar for 2021.
7.5: Consideration of the following advisory board appointments: Agriculture Advisory Committee, Spring Valley CSA#2 Advisory Board, Lake County Public Authority Advisory Committee, Scotts Valley Community Advisory Council, Western Region Town Hall.
7.6: Consideration of Change Order No. Two, Supplement No. 1 for Clayton Creek Road at Clayton Creek Bridge Replacement Project, Federal Project No. BRLO-5914(077); Bid No. 20-10.
7.7: Consideration of Change Order No. Three for Clayton Creek Road at Clayton Creek Bridge Replacement Project, Federal Project No. BRLO-5914(077); Bid No. 20-10.
7.8: Consideration of request of Kelseyville Unified School District that the county of Lake provide notification to the district that the county will not authorize the issuance of tax and revenue anticipation notes on the district’s behalf.
CLOSED SESSION
8.1: Public employee evaluation: Agriculture Commissioner Steve Hajik.
8.2: Conference with labor negotiator: (a) Chief negotiator: M. Long; County Negotiators: C. Huchingson and P. Samac; and (b) employee organizations: LCDDAA, LCDSA, LCCOA, LCEA, LCSEA and LCSMA.
8.3: Conference with legal counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9 (d)(2)(e)(1): One potential case.
8.4: Conference with legal counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9 (d)(2)(e)(3): Claim of Earthways Inc.
8.5: Conference with legal counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9 (d)(2) (e)(3): Claim of McQueen.
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