LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors this week will discuss two separate proposals for sales tax measures for law enforcement and roads.
The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 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. Accompanying board documents, the agenda and archived board meeting videos also are available at that link.
After discussing a road sales tax measure at its meeting last week, the board at 11 a.m. will again take up that item again as well as get a report from Lake County Deputy Sheriff's Association President John Drewrey regarding the group’s plans for a sales tax measure to support law enforcement.
In other business, at 9:30 a.m. the board will discuss and give possible direction to staff concerning retail uses, formula and/or box store zoning and at 2 p.m. will discuss and review of use permit conditions pertaining to RV parks.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
5.1: Adopt proclamation recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month in Lake County.
5.2: Approve the minutes of the Board of Supervisors meeting held July 16 and July 23, 2019.
5.3: Approve the amended county vehicle policy in concept, directing Human Resources to meet and confer with the appropriate bargaining units.
5.4: Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Contract between the county of Lake and Granicus Inc. for agenda management and government transparency services in the amount of $20,441.27, and authorize the chair to sign.
5.5: (a) Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 2019-80 Establishing temporary position allocations for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020, Budget Unit No. 1123, Assessor; (b) authorize to appoint David Schwenger as interim assistant assessor-recorder; and (c) authorize to appoint Lan Dia Janakes as interim chief deputy assessor-recorder – valuations.
5.6: Adopt resolution fixing tax rates for Fiscal Year 2019/20.
5.7: Approve reissuance of tax refund checks in the amounts of $19.92 and $42.82, issued to Stephen Phipps on May 14, 2012.
5.8: Adopt proclamation designating the month of September 2019 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
5.9: Approve advance step 5 increase of Paul Donovan in the position of Mental Health Specialist II.
5.10: Approve the agreement between the county of Lake and Redwood Community Services Inc. Tule House for substance use disorder perinatal residential services for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for services rendered in Fiscal Year 2018-19 in the amount of $55,430 and authorize the chair to sign the agreement.
5.11: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to the Lake County Code Section 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 Konocti Senior Support Inc. for senior support counseling services for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for a contract maximum of $108,378 and authorize the board chair to sign the agreement.
5.12: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to the Lake County Code Section 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 Hardeep Singh, MD to fulfill the responsibilities of the substance use disorder medical director for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for a contract maximum of $90,000 and authorize the board chair to sign.
5.13: Sitting as Lake County Sanitation District, Board of Directors (a) waive the competitive bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 2-38.2, based on the determination that competitive bidding would produce no economic benefit to the county; and (b) authorize Special Districts administrator/assistant purchasing agent to issue a purchase order not to exceed $127,726.00 to R.F. MacDonald for a New 4 Stage Assembly.
5.14: Approve equitable sharing agreement and certification between the county of Lake Sheriff's Office and the US Department of Justice; and authorize the sheriff and chair to sign.
5.15: Sitting as the Lake County Watershed Protection District Board of Directors, adopt a resolution to accept grant funds from UC Davis California for laboratory analysis for sediment nutrient samples.
5.16: Sitting as the Lake County Watershed Protection District Board of Directors (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 the goods or services and; (b) approve the agreement between the county of Lake and Paragon Partners Ltd.in the amount of $103,400 for property acquisition services for the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project and authorize the chair of the board of directors to sign the agreement.
5.17: Approve leave of absence request for Substance Abuse Counselor III Leroy Fields, from Sept. 16, 2019, through Nov. 21, 2019, and authorize the chair to sign.
5.18: Adopt a resolution amending Resolution No. 2019-80 establishing position allocations for Fiscal Year 2019-2020, Budget Unit 8695, Special Districts Administration.
TIMED ITEMS
6.2, 9:10 a.m.: (a) Presentation of proclamation designating the month of September 2019 as National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month in Lake County; and (b) presentation of proclamation recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month in Lake County.
6.3, 9:15 a.m.: Sitting as the Lake County Watershed Protection District Board of Directors, (a) consideration of a resolution approving an agreement between the county of Lake, Lake County Watershed Protection District, city of Clearlake and city of Lakeport for the implementation and maintenance of the Lake County Clean Water Program; (b) designating a member of the Lake County Board of Supervisors to act as the county’s authorized representative to the Clean Water Program Management Council, and authorize an additional member of the Board of Supervisors to serve as an alternate; and (c) approval for the director of Water Resources to be the designated representative, and appoint an alternate, for the district.
6.4, 9:30 a.m.: Discussion and possible direction to staff concerning retail uses, formula and/or box store zoning.
6.5, 10:30 a.m.: Discussion regarding the process for tax defaulted land sales and tax defaulted land sale No. 157 which is Tentatively Scheduled for March 2020.
6.6, 11 a.m.: Addendum, (a) report from Lake County Deputy Sheriff's Association, or LCDSA, President John Drewrey regarding LCDSA plans for a sales tax measure to support law enforcement; and (b) continued from Sept. 10, discussion and direction about seeking to offer voters the ability to vote on a sales tax measure to improve roads.
6.7, 1 p.m.: Workshop, broadband Internet presentation by the Upstate California Connect Consortium for broadband Internet connectivity.
6.8, 2 p.m.: Discussion and review of use permit conditions pertaining to RV parks.
UNTIMED ITEMS
7.2: Consideration of resolution approving proposed revisions to the Golden State Finance Authority Joint Powers Agreement.
7.3: Discussion and consideration of an agreement to purchase tax defaulted property by and between the county of Lake and the Konocti County Water District.
7.4: Consideration of Change Order No. Four for Upper Lake pedestrian improvements for Upper Lake High, Middle and Elementary Schools Project, State Project No. ATPL-5914(103); Bid No. 18-11, for an increase of $9,334.11 and a revised contract amount of $412,458.54.
7.5: Consideration of Change Order No. Five for Upper Lake pedestrian improvements for Upper Lake High, Middle and Elementary Schools Project, State Project No. ATPL-5914(103); Bid No. 18-11, for an increase of $35,669.23 and a revised contract amount of $448,127.77.
7.6: Consideration of changes to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee bylaws.
CLOSED SESSION
8.1: Conference with legal counsel: Decision whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(4): One potential case.
8.2, 3 p.m.: Public employee appointment pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1): Interviews of Public Health officer.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport City Council this week will hold a public hearing to form an undergrounding district, discuss insurance issues and consider an equipment purchase and design contract.
The council will meet beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
At the start of the meeting, the council will be introduced to new Civic Spark Fellow Kaila Korosec and hear a presentation on the updated master broadband plan by representatives of the Upstate California Connect Consortium/Geographical Information Center at California State University, Chico.
On Tuesday the council will hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution forming the 11th Street and North Main Street Underground Utility District.
Administrative Services Director Kelly Buendia will present an informational item regarding the state of the property insurance market and its impact on city of Lakeport deductibles and rates.
Utilities Superintendent Paul Harris will ask for the council’s approval of resolutions needed to proceed with a grant/loan application to the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
The council also will be asked to approve the purchase of a 2019 John Deere 333G Skid Steer Track Loader and approve an agreement with LACO Associates for the Sewer Main Replacement Design Project.
On the consent agenda – items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote – are ordinances; minutes of the regular council meeting on Sept. 3; confirmation of the continuing existence of a local emergency for the Mendocino Complex fire; confirmation of the continuing existence of a local emergency for the February 2019 storms; approval of event application 2019-026, with staff recommendations, for the 2019 Konocti Challenge bike ride; and receipt and filing of the summarized unaudited financial statements for the general fund, water operating and maintenance fund and the sewer operating and maintenance fund.
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LUCERNE, Calif. – A workshop to update the community on the Highway 20 Northshore Communities Traffic Calming Plan & Engineered Feasibility Study will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19, in Lucerne.
The workshop will take place from 6 to 7 p.m., ahead of the Lucerne Area Town Hall meeting, at the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center, 3985 Country Club, at the corner of 10th Avenue and Country Club Drive.
Lake County/City Area Planning Council is conducting the Highway 20 Northshore Communities Traffic Calming Plan & Engineered Feasibility Study.
The Sept. 19 workshop is planned to give the public opportunity to help improve access and safety for walking, bicycling, and transit use along Highway 20 in the communities of Nice, Lucerne, Glenhaven and Clearlake Oaks.
Families and children are welcome.
From 6 to 6:30 p.m., there will be a preview of draft design concepts and the opportunity to provide input.
From 6:30 to 7 p.m., the project team will conduct a presentation about the project and the draft designs.
At 7 p.m., the Lucerne Area Town Hall meeting begins.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Funding for the Highway 20 Northshore Communities Traffic Calming Plans & Engineered Feasibility Study is paid for by a grant from the California Department of Transportation received by the Lake Area Planning Council.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control has several new adult cats and a kitten waiting to meet their new families.
The following cats and kittens at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter have been cleared for adoption.
This female domestic short hair cat is in cat room kennel No. 4, ID No. 12808. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. Female domestic short hair
This female domestic short hair cat has a dilute tortie coat and gold eyes.
She is in cat room kennel No. 4, ID No. 12808.
This female kitten is in cat room kennel No. 16, ID No. 12919. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. Female brown tabby
This female kitten has a short brown tabby coat and gold eyes.
She is in cat room kennel No. 16, ID No. 12919.
This female domestic short hair cat is in cat room kennel No. 41, ID No. 12846. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. Female domestic short hair
This female domestic short hair cat has a brown tabby coat and gold eyes.
She is in cat room kennel No. 41, ID No. 12846.
This female domestic short hair kitten is in cat room kennel No. 41a, ID No. 12847. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. Domestic short hair kitten
This female domestic short hair kitten has a black and gray tabby coat and gold eyes.
She is in cat room kennel No. 41a, ID No. 12847.
This female domestic short hair cat is in cat room kennel No. 52, ID No. 12904. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. Domestic short hair cat
This female domestic short hair cat has a dilute and gray tabby coat and gold eyes.
She has already been spayed.
She is in cat room kennel No. 52, ID No. 12904.
This male domestic short hair cat is in cat room kennel No. 63, ID No. 12710. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. Male domestic short hair cat
This male domestic short hair cat has a gray and white coat and green eyes.
He is in cat room kennel No. 63, ID No. 12710.
The female domestic short hair cat is in cat room kennel No. 82, ID No. 12616. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. Female domestic short hair cat
The female domestic short hair cat has a brown tabby coat and gold eyes.
She is in cat room kennel No. 82, ID No. 12616.
This female domestic short hair cat is in cat room kennel No. 148, ID No. 12932. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. Female domestic short hair cat
This female domestic short hair cat has a gray tabby coat and gold eyes.
She is in cat room kennel No. 148, ID No. 12932.
Lake County Animal Care and Control is located at 4949 Helbush in Lakeport, next to the Hill Road Correctional Facility.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. The shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information call Lake County Animal Care and Control at 707-263-0278.
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TeMashio Nakai Anderson a member of the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians and the education director for the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians, was selected as a provisional trustee for the Mendocino-Lake Community College District Board of Trustees on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Courtesy photo. NORTH COAST, Calif. – At a regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, the Mendocino-Lake Community College District Board of Trustees selected TeMashio Anderson to fill a vacancy on the board.
Anderson will serve as provisional trustee for Area No. 7, which covers Kelseyville and the surrounding areas in southwest Lake County.
This vacancy was a result of the recent resignation of David Geck, who served on the board for nine years.
Anderson, along with three other qualified candidates, was interviewed by the board in a public meeting format on Wednesday evening.
Following the four interviews, the board discussed the candidate’s qualifications, soliciting input from other college constituent groups in open session and made the decision to select Anderson by a majority vote.
“I want to thank all of the applicants who put themselves forward to be considered for Trustee Area No. 7,” said Board President Robert Jason Pinoli. “Each of the four candidates where uniquely qualified and would have been of great value to the board.”
Anderson, a member of the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, serves as the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians education director.
He has a history of providing oversight to educational support programs that lead K-12 students to higher education.
Anderson has been instrumental in the development of the Pomo Pathways program, which is a collaboration between the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians and Mendocino College, and provides Native American students the support they need to successfully complete transfer level math and English in their first year of college.
He is a Mendocino College alumni and holds Bachelor of Science degrees in environmental science and applied indigenous studies from Northern Arizona University.
Anderson brings a local, regional, and international educational perspective to the board that will serve the college well as it continues its work with Guided Pathways, strong workforce, closing the achievement gap, and supporting programs that increase student equity and success.
“I am looking forward to working with Mr. Anderson in his new role as a trustee. He joins the board during a great new chapter for Mendocino College, and his insight will be invaluable. His Native American roots run deep in our community and having his perspective to help build on so many well-established programs that are already in place will be fantastic,” said Pinoli.
“I was very pleased with the quality of all four candidates and recognize what a difficult decision the board had to make. Our trustees are an accomplished, dedicated, and engaged group of people who have been involved extensively with the community and I believe Mr. Anderson will be an excellent addition,” said interim Superintendent/President Eileen Cichocki.
The Mendocino-Lake Community College District Board of Trustees is responsible for the performance of the Mendocino-Lake Community College District, which serves approximately 8,000 students at locations in Ukiah, Fort Bragg, Lakeport, Willits and online, by providing vital educational services to the various communities in the region.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The National Weather Service’s Sacramento office reported that the region’s first widespread rainfall event of the season is expected to arrive on Monday, with the forecast expecting chances of rain through the middle of the week.
Forecasters reported that a weather system offshore of British Columbia that originated in the Bering Sea west of Alaska is bringing rain as well as temperatures that could drop by as much as 25 degrees to Northern California.
The long-range forecast said the cooling trend will begin on Sunday, when temperatures will be down around 5 to 10 degrees cooler than Saturday.
The Lake County forecast calls for chances of rain beginning on Sunday evening and continuing through Monday morning. Expected rainfall totals are up to a tenth of an inch.
Conditions are then forecast to clear before chances of rain return to the forecast on Wednesday. The remainder of the week is expected to be clear.
Daytime temperatures on Sunday are forecast to be in the low 80s, dropping into the low 70s on Monday before topping out in the mid 80s for the rest of the week.
Nighttime temperatures this week are forecast to range between the mid 50s and low 60s.
There also is a forecast of winds into the week, with west winds topping out around 13 miles per hour.
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