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LAKEPORT, Calif. – On Monday a judge sentenced a Clearlake man to state prison for the 2014 killing of a man that investigators concluded was motivated by illegal marijuana growing.
Judge J. David Markham sentenced Gary Joseph Williams, 34, of Clearlake to 16 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter with a gun in the death of Guillermo Figueroa.
The sentence was the result of a plea agreement reached between Williams and his attorney, Patrick Pekin of Fort Bragg, and the California Attorney General’s Office in March, days before Williams’ trial was set to begin, as Lake County News has reported.
The Attorney General’s Office took over prosecution of the case early on due to then-District Attorney Don Anderson’s daughter, Robyn Anderson, her husband Michael Campbell and her daughter, Courtney Crusse, all being named as potential witnesses in court documents.
Crusse, in particular, was a key witness who was granted immunity in the case. Court documents indicated Crusse witnessed Williams fatally shooting Figueroa.
The 36-year-old Figueroa, who lived in Hidden Valley Lake, was reported missing in late October 2014 by his wife after he failed to return from visiting a friend in Clearlake.
In late November 2014, a month after Figueroa’s disappearance, a man living on Oleander Street in Clearlake reported finding a human skull in his yard, which he believed his dog may have found and brought there.
The following day, a search of the area yielded the discovery of partial human remains about 100 yards north of the residence where the skull had been located. An autopsy and DNA analysis confirmed the remains were those of Figueroa.
Figueroa had been involved in illegally growing marijuana, a conclusion investigators based on interviews with numerous witnesses and other subjects.
Williams was arrested on Nov. 26, 2014, on charges relating to a trailer theft. In May 2015, Williams and his girlfriend, Crystal Pearls, were arrested in connection to Figueroa’s murder.
Court records show that Pearls was charged with being an accessory in July 2015 and reached a nolo plea that yielded a three-year sentence in November 2015.
Pekin told Lake County News that the case originally was being considered for the death penalty because it involved a murder during the course of a robbery, one of the special circumstances that qualifies as a capital offense. However, early on the prosecution decided not to pursue the death penalty.
The case was ready to go to trial in March, with a lengthy list of witnesses and many pieces of evidence, when Pekin and the Attorney General’s Office reached the plea agreement.
The Lake County Probation Department did its usual report for the sentencing, which followed the plea agreement terms, and Judge Markham accepted it, giving Williams the 16-year sentence.
As part of the sentencing, Markham was asked to reserve restitution for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, which had incurred thousands of dollars in expenses with a mortuary for long term storage of Figueroa’s remains.
Markham also approved a request to reserve $3,000 in restitution for Alma Figueroa, Guillermo Figueroa’s wife, who had been turned down by the California Victim Compensation Board because her husband had been involved in illegal marijuana.
During the sentencing, Markham noted that Williams will receive credit for the time he’s already served and, once released, will have to serve up to three years on parole.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee will meet this week and get updates on current projects and activities.
The committee, or LEDAC, will meet from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
The meeting is open to the public.
On the agenda is an update on city projects and activities from city staff.
There also will be reports on the progress of the group’s business walks, the economic development pages on the city’s Web site and ordinance revisions to strengthen the downtown and Lakeport as a whole.
LEDAC advocates for a strong and positive Lakeport business community and acts as a conduit between the city and the community for communicating the goals, activities and progress of Lakeport’s economic and business programs.
Members are Chair Wilda Shock and Vice Chair Denise Combs, Secretary Terre Logsdon, Candy De Los Santos, Bill Eaton, Melissa Fulton, Pam Harpster, Judith Kanavle, Andy Lucas, Dan Peterson and Panette Talia. City staff who are members include City Manager Margaret Silveira and Community Development Director Kevin Ingram.
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The committee, or LEDAC, will meet from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
The meeting is open to the public.
On the agenda is an update on city projects and activities from city staff.
There also will be reports on the progress of the group’s business walks, the economic development pages on the city’s Web site and ordinance revisions to strengthen the downtown and Lakeport as a whole.
LEDAC advocates for a strong and positive Lakeport business community and acts as a conduit between the city and the community for communicating the goals, activities and progress of Lakeport’s economic and business programs.
Members are Chair Wilda Shock and Vice Chair Denise Combs, Secretary Terre Logsdon, Candy De Los Santos, Bill Eaton, Melissa Fulton, Pam Harpster, Judith Kanavle, Andy Lucas, Dan Peterson and Panette Talia. City staff who are members include City Manager Margaret Silveira and Community Development Director Kevin Ingram.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A series of community visioning forums on health in Lake County will continue this month.
The Lake County Health Services Department, the Board of Supervisors, Hope Rising and other community partners are partnering to present the forums, meant to engage the public and invite broader collaboration on the topic of community health and wellness.
This series of forums began April 22 in Middletown.
“Engaging with local residents, and hearing their voices, is one of the best ways to develop understanding surrounding community health and wellness,” notes Health Services Director Denise Pomeroy. “We need to hear what challenges people are facing. We need the community’s input to identify gaps in local services and systems, and plan the best way forward. Promoting Public Health is a community effort.”
Community members’ input and information presented at these meetings will contribute to the development of a Community Health Improvement Plan.
“We are committed to working with local residents toward a healthier Lake County,” said Pomeroy, “and there is a lot of work already in progress. The panelists coming together to present these Forums and many others in our community are working every day to improve our outcomes. We need your partnership to further this work, and we need you to contribute to this crucial community conversation.”
The remaining forums are scheduled as follows.
District 2: Supervisor Bruno Sabatier
Date: Tuesday, May 14, 1 to 3 p.m.
Location: Highlands Senior Center - 3245 Bowers Ave., Clearlake
District 3: Supervisor Eddie Crandell
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Community Center, 9470 Main St., Upper Lake
District 4: Supervisor Tina Scott
Date: Thursday, May 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location: Soper-Reese Theater, 275 S. Main St., Lakeport
District 5: Supervisor Rob Brown
Date: Thursday, May 30, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location: Presbyterian Church, 5340 Third St., Kelseyville
The Lake County Health Services Department, the Board of Supervisors, Hope Rising and other community partners are partnering to present the forums, meant to engage the public and invite broader collaboration on the topic of community health and wellness.
This series of forums began April 22 in Middletown.
“Engaging with local residents, and hearing their voices, is one of the best ways to develop understanding surrounding community health and wellness,” notes Health Services Director Denise Pomeroy. “We need to hear what challenges people are facing. We need the community’s input to identify gaps in local services and systems, and plan the best way forward. Promoting Public Health is a community effort.”
Community members’ input and information presented at these meetings will contribute to the development of a Community Health Improvement Plan.
“We are committed to working with local residents toward a healthier Lake County,” said Pomeroy, “and there is a lot of work already in progress. The panelists coming together to present these Forums and many others in our community are working every day to improve our outcomes. We need your partnership to further this work, and we need you to contribute to this crucial community conversation.”
The remaining forums are scheduled as follows.
District 2: Supervisor Bruno Sabatier
Date: Tuesday, May 14, 1 to 3 p.m.
Location: Highlands Senior Center - 3245 Bowers Ave., Clearlake
District 3: Supervisor Eddie Crandell
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Community Center, 9470 Main St., Upper Lake
District 4: Supervisor Tina Scott
Date: Thursday, May 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location: Soper-Reese Theater, 275 S. Main St., Lakeport
District 5: Supervisor Rob Brown
Date: Thursday, May 30, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location: Presbyterian Church, 5340 Third St., Kelseyville
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – May is National Bicycle Safety Month.
The California Highway Patrol and California Office of Traffic Safety want to remind motorists and bicyclists alike to be courteous and share the road safely.
Although bicycle safety is something that should be observed every day of the year, the month of May is dedicated to encouraging drivers and bicyclists to do their part to help reduce deaths and injuries on California’s roads.
“Safety should always be the priority, whether you are operating a motor vehicle, walking, or riding a bicycle,” said CHP Commissioner Warren Stanley. “Caution on the roadway will help ensure you reach your destination safely.”
A person riding a bicycle has the same rights and is required to follow the same rules of the road as motorists.
Bicyclists are required to stop at stop signs, obey traffic signs and signals, indicate turns, pull off the roadway if five or more vehicles are lined up behind them, and yield to pedestrians.
Just like motorists, bicyclists are also subject to laws of not being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Bicyclists should also eliminate distractions while riding. California also requires motorists to allow at least three feet of clearance when passing a bicycle.
According to the CHP’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System, preliminary data indicates that during the past five years, 772 bicyclists were killed and more than 59,000 were injured in collisions.
The data also shows that riding on the wrong side of the roadway and right of way violations are the major causes of bicycle-involved collisions.
“Hopping on a bike is not only a hobby for many Californians, but also the main way they get around,” OTS Director Rhonda Craft said. “Bicycle Safety Month is a reminder for all of us to share the road responsibly.”
During the month of May, CHP officers throughout the state will be conducting bicycle safety rodeos and educational presentations to help promote safe behavior to protect both bicyclists and drivers.
The California Highway Patrol and California Office of Traffic Safety want to remind motorists and bicyclists alike to be courteous and share the road safely.
Although bicycle safety is something that should be observed every day of the year, the month of May is dedicated to encouraging drivers and bicyclists to do their part to help reduce deaths and injuries on California’s roads.
“Safety should always be the priority, whether you are operating a motor vehicle, walking, or riding a bicycle,” said CHP Commissioner Warren Stanley. “Caution on the roadway will help ensure you reach your destination safely.”
A person riding a bicycle has the same rights and is required to follow the same rules of the road as motorists.
Bicyclists are required to stop at stop signs, obey traffic signs and signals, indicate turns, pull off the roadway if five or more vehicles are lined up behind them, and yield to pedestrians.
Just like motorists, bicyclists are also subject to laws of not being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Bicyclists should also eliminate distractions while riding. California also requires motorists to allow at least three feet of clearance when passing a bicycle.
According to the CHP’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System, preliminary data indicates that during the past five years, 772 bicyclists were killed and more than 59,000 were injured in collisions.
The data also shows that riding on the wrong side of the roadway and right of way violations are the major causes of bicycle-involved collisions.
“Hopping on a bike is not only a hobby for many Californians, but also the main way they get around,” OTS Director Rhonda Craft said. “Bicycle Safety Month is a reminder for all of us to share the road responsibly.”
During the month of May, CHP officers throughout the state will be conducting bicycle safety rodeos and educational presentations to help promote safe behavior to protect both bicyclists and drivers.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors this week will consider a new memorandum of understanding with the union representing the county’s sheriff’s deputies and also discuss resolutions to accept lump sum payments in lieu of property tax for land transfers.
The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 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 https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Accompanying board documents, the agenda and archived board meeting videos also are available at that link.
On the agenda is the board’s consideration of a new memorandum of understanding between the Lake County Deputy Sheriff’s Association and the county of Lake for May 7 to Dec. 31, 2019.
County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson’s report to the board explained that the county’s bargaining team recently completed labor negotiations with the association, reaching a tentative agreement for the MOU.
Key aspects of the new agreement include a new vacation cash out benefit for a one-time payment of 40 hours of unused vacation time to association member employees who have 200 or more hours of vacation time accrued, plus a new winter holiday benefit of five days off around Christmas.
A major complaint for deputies has been the high cost of health insurance. Huchingson’s report said the county health insurance contribution for association members has been changed, effective with the June 2019 payday, so that the county will pay 80 percent of the county-sponsored medical, dental, vision and life group insurance plan, through the term of the MOU ending Dec. 31, 2019. Employees will bear the remaining 20 percent.
Separately, the board will consider a side letter with the Lake County Sheriff Management Association calendar year 2019 memorandum of understanding. Changes include updated salary on promotion language, and the same vacation cash out and winter holiday benefits as offered to the deputies.
Huchingson said the cost will be borne by the Sheriff-Coroner Budget Unit out of salary savings from position vacancies.
In other news, also in an untimed item, the board will consider a resolution authorizing the county administrative officer to execute a funding agreement with Pacific Forest and Watershed Lands Stewardship Council, approving the county’s receipt of $796,993 in lieu of property taxes related to the transfer of 891 acres, located near the Eel River, Lower Trout Creek area, from Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to the United States Forest Service.
The board also will consider a resolution authorizing Huchingson to execute a funding agreement with Pacific Forest and Watershed Lands Stewardship Council, approving the county’s receipt of $56,428 in lieu of property taxes related to the transfer of 95 acres, located near the Eel River, Lower Trout Creek area, from Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to the Potter Valley Tribe.
Huchingson’s report said the Stewardship Council has recommended the property transfers. She said the lump sum payments will be distributed to affected taxing agencies within the county. To cover costs of administration, the Stewardship Council also agrees to pay the County $3,000 for each agreement.
In a closed session, the board is expected to make a final decision on its appointment of a new registrar of voters.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
5.1: Approve the minutes of the Board of Supervisors meetings held March 12, 2019 and March 19, 2019.
5.2: Adopt a resolution amending Resolution No. 2018-132 establishing position allocations for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, Budget Unit 1012, Administrative Office.
5.3: Adopt a resolution amending the county of Lake’s classification plan for the classification of supervising payroll analyst I/II.
5.4: Approve first amendment to the Verity master agreement between the county of Lake and Hart InterCivic Inc. to revise the sales tax rate in the amount of $2,815.25 and authorize the chair to sign.
5.5: Approve amendment one to the agreement between the county of Lake and Redwood Community Services Inc. Tule House for substance use disorder perinatal residential services for Fiscal Year 2018-19 for a new contract maximum of $162,000 and authorize the chair to sign.
5.6: Approve amendment one to the agreement between the county of Lake and women’s recovery services for Fiscal Year 2018-19 for a total contract maximum of $13,000 and authorize the chair to sign.
5.7: Approve amendment one between the county of Lake and Ford Street Project for substance use disorder residential and detoxification services for FY 2018-19 for an increase of $15,000, and authorize the chair to sign.
5.8: 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; and (b) approve the agreement between the county of Lake and LocumTenens.com LLC for telepsychiatry services for Fiscal Year 2018-19 for a contract maximum of $66,560 and authorize the chair to sign.
5.9: Approve request for lateral step hiring of psychiatric technician I, Step 5 for Patricia Trujillo.
5.10: Adopt a resolution approving a grant agreement and a certification statement between county of Lake Health Services and the California Department of Public Health for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-ED) in an amount not to exceed $450,000 for federal fiscal years 2019 through 2022, and authorizing the board chair to sign said certification.
5.11: Adopt a resolution amending Resolution No. 2018-132 establishing position allocations for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, Budget Unit No. 1341, Human Resources.
5.12: Sitting as LACOSAN Board of Directors adopt resolution authorizing and designating Special District's administrator, or her designee, to sign and submit a funding agreement application and any amendments thereto for funding under the State Water Resources Control Board for improvements and upgrades at the middletown wastewater treatment plant.
5.13: Adopt proclamation designating the month of May 2019 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in Lake County.
5.14: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, per Ordinance #2406, Purchasing Code No. 38.2, making a determination that competitive bidding would produce no economic benefit to the county, and (b) authorize the Public Works director/assistant purchasing agent to issue purchase orders for four (4) vehicles through the statewide bid contract in the amount of $58,559.41 and to Matt Mazzei in the amount of $54,469.90.
5.15: Adopt resolution expressing support for the Middletown Days Parade and events; and temporarily authorizing a road closure, prohibiting parking and authorizing removal of vehicles and ordering the department of public works to post signs.
5.16: Approve agreement for federal apportionment exchange program and state match program for the California Department of Transportation - Non MPO County, and authorize the chair to sign.
5.17: Approve amendment one of the lease between the state of California and the county of Lake for vault space at the Seigler Mountain communications site and authorize the chair to sign.
5.18: Adopt proclamation designating the week of May 5 to 11, 2019 as Correctional Officers Week in Lake County.
5.19: Adopt Proclamation designating the month of May 2019 as CalFresh Awareness Month in Lake County.
5.20: Approve third amendment to lease agreement with Ewing and Associates, extending through June 30, 2020, at annual lease rate of $3,600 and authorize the chair to sign.
TIMED ITEMS
6.2, 9:10 a.m.: (a) Presentation of proclamation designating the week of May 5 to 11, 2019, as Correctional Officers Week in Lake County; (b) presentation of proclamation designating the month of May 2019 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in Lake County; and (c) presentation of proclamation designating the month of May 2019 as CalFresh Awareness Month in Lake County.
UNTIMED ITEMS
7.2: Consideration of (a) resolution authorizing the county administrative officer to execute a funding agreement with Pacific Forest and Watershed Lands Stewardship Council, approving the county’s receipt of $796,993 in lieu of property taxes related to the transfer of 891 acres, located near the Eel River, Lower Trout Creek area, from the Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to the United States Forest Service; and (b) resolution authorizing the county administrative officer to execute a funding agreement with Pacific Forest and Watershed Lands Stewardship Council, approving the county’s receipt of $56,428 in lieu of property taxes related to the transfer of 95 acres, located near the Eel River, Lower Trout Creek area, from the Pacific Gas & Electric Co. the Potter Valley Tribe .
7.3: Consideration of memorandum of understanding by and between the Lake County Deputy Sheriff’s Association and the county of Lake for May 7, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2019.
7.4: Consideration of a Side Letter to the Lake County Sheriff Management Association calendar year 2019 memorandum of understanding.
7.5: Consideration of (a) resolution amending Resolution 2018-125 establishing salaries and benefits for management employees for the period from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019; (b) resolution amending Resolution 2018-126 establishing salaries and benefits for employees assigned to the Confidential Unit, Section A, for July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019; and (c) resolution amending Resolution 2018-127 establishing salaries and benefits for employees assigned to the Confidential Unit, Section B, for July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.
7.6: Consideration of an exception to LCEA Unit 4 memorandum of understanding requirement for a 75-percent health stipend for a recent retiree.
CLOSED SESSION
8.1: Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1): County of Lake, et al. v. PG&E, et al.
8.2: Addendum: Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1): Appointment of registrar of voters.
Email Elizabeth Larson atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.
The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 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 https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Accompanying board documents, the agenda and archived board meeting videos also are available at that link.
On the agenda is the board’s consideration of a new memorandum of understanding between the Lake County Deputy Sheriff’s Association and the county of Lake for May 7 to Dec. 31, 2019.
County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson’s report to the board explained that the county’s bargaining team recently completed labor negotiations with the association, reaching a tentative agreement for the MOU.
Key aspects of the new agreement include a new vacation cash out benefit for a one-time payment of 40 hours of unused vacation time to association member employees who have 200 or more hours of vacation time accrued, plus a new winter holiday benefit of five days off around Christmas.
A major complaint for deputies has been the high cost of health insurance. Huchingson’s report said the county health insurance contribution for association members has been changed, effective with the June 2019 payday, so that the county will pay 80 percent of the county-sponsored medical, dental, vision and life group insurance plan, through the term of the MOU ending Dec. 31, 2019. Employees will bear the remaining 20 percent.
Separately, the board will consider a side letter with the Lake County Sheriff Management Association calendar year 2019 memorandum of understanding. Changes include updated salary on promotion language, and the same vacation cash out and winter holiday benefits as offered to the deputies.
Huchingson said the cost will be borne by the Sheriff-Coroner Budget Unit out of salary savings from position vacancies.
In other news, also in an untimed item, the board will consider a resolution authorizing the county administrative officer to execute a funding agreement with Pacific Forest and Watershed Lands Stewardship Council, approving the county’s receipt of $796,993 in lieu of property taxes related to the transfer of 891 acres, located near the Eel River, Lower Trout Creek area, from Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to the United States Forest Service.
The board also will consider a resolution authorizing Huchingson to execute a funding agreement with Pacific Forest and Watershed Lands Stewardship Council, approving the county’s receipt of $56,428 in lieu of property taxes related to the transfer of 95 acres, located near the Eel River, Lower Trout Creek area, from Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to the Potter Valley Tribe.
Huchingson’s report said the Stewardship Council has recommended the property transfers. She said the lump sum payments will be distributed to affected taxing agencies within the county. To cover costs of administration, the Stewardship Council also agrees to pay the County $3,000 for each agreement.
In a closed session, the board is expected to make a final decision on its appointment of a new registrar of voters.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
5.1: Approve the minutes of the Board of Supervisors meetings held March 12, 2019 and March 19, 2019.
5.2: Adopt a resolution amending Resolution No. 2018-132 establishing position allocations for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, Budget Unit 1012, Administrative Office.
5.3: Adopt a resolution amending the county of Lake’s classification plan for the classification of supervising payroll analyst I/II.
5.4: Approve first amendment to the Verity master agreement between the county of Lake and Hart InterCivic Inc. to revise the sales tax rate in the amount of $2,815.25 and authorize the chair to sign.
5.5: Approve amendment one to the agreement between the county of Lake and Redwood Community Services Inc. Tule House for substance use disorder perinatal residential services for Fiscal Year 2018-19 for a new contract maximum of $162,000 and authorize the chair to sign.
5.6: Approve amendment one to the agreement between the county of Lake and women’s recovery services for Fiscal Year 2018-19 for a total contract maximum of $13,000 and authorize the chair to sign.
5.7: Approve amendment one between the county of Lake and Ford Street Project for substance use disorder residential and detoxification services for FY 2018-19 for an increase of $15,000, and authorize the chair to sign.
5.8: 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; and (b) approve the agreement between the county of Lake and LocumTenens.com LLC for telepsychiatry services for Fiscal Year 2018-19 for a contract maximum of $66,560 and authorize the chair to sign.
5.9: Approve request for lateral step hiring of psychiatric technician I, Step 5 for Patricia Trujillo.
5.10: Adopt a resolution approving a grant agreement and a certification statement between county of Lake Health Services and the California Department of Public Health for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-ED) in an amount not to exceed $450,000 for federal fiscal years 2019 through 2022, and authorizing the board chair to sign said certification.
5.11: Adopt a resolution amending Resolution No. 2018-132 establishing position allocations for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, Budget Unit No. 1341, Human Resources.
5.12: Sitting as LACOSAN Board of Directors adopt resolution authorizing and designating Special District's administrator, or her designee, to sign and submit a funding agreement application and any amendments thereto for funding under the State Water Resources Control Board for improvements and upgrades at the middletown wastewater treatment plant.
5.13: Adopt proclamation designating the month of May 2019 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in Lake County.
5.14: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, per Ordinance #2406, Purchasing Code No. 38.2, making a determination that competitive bidding would produce no economic benefit to the county, and (b) authorize the Public Works director/assistant purchasing agent to issue purchase orders for four (4) vehicles through the statewide bid contract in the amount of $58,559.41 and to Matt Mazzei in the amount of $54,469.90.
5.15: Adopt resolution expressing support for the Middletown Days Parade and events; and temporarily authorizing a road closure, prohibiting parking and authorizing removal of vehicles and ordering the department of public works to post signs.
5.16: Approve agreement for federal apportionment exchange program and state match program for the California Department of Transportation - Non MPO County, and authorize the chair to sign.
5.17: Approve amendment one of the lease between the state of California and the county of Lake for vault space at the Seigler Mountain communications site and authorize the chair to sign.
5.18: Adopt proclamation designating the week of May 5 to 11, 2019 as Correctional Officers Week in Lake County.
5.19: Adopt Proclamation designating the month of May 2019 as CalFresh Awareness Month in Lake County.
5.20: Approve third amendment to lease agreement with Ewing and Associates, extending through June 30, 2020, at annual lease rate of $3,600 and authorize the chair to sign.
TIMED ITEMS
6.2, 9:10 a.m.: (a) Presentation of proclamation designating the week of May 5 to 11, 2019, as Correctional Officers Week in Lake County; (b) presentation of proclamation designating the month of May 2019 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in Lake County; and (c) presentation of proclamation designating the month of May 2019 as CalFresh Awareness Month in Lake County.
UNTIMED ITEMS
7.2: Consideration of (a) resolution authorizing the county administrative officer to execute a funding agreement with Pacific Forest and Watershed Lands Stewardship Council, approving the county’s receipt of $796,993 in lieu of property taxes related to the transfer of 891 acres, located near the Eel River, Lower Trout Creek area, from the Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to the United States Forest Service; and (b) resolution authorizing the county administrative officer to execute a funding agreement with Pacific Forest and Watershed Lands Stewardship Council, approving the county’s receipt of $56,428 in lieu of property taxes related to the transfer of 95 acres, located near the Eel River, Lower Trout Creek area, from the Pacific Gas & Electric Co. the Potter Valley Tribe .
7.3: Consideration of memorandum of understanding by and between the Lake County Deputy Sheriff’s Association and the county of Lake for May 7, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2019.
7.4: Consideration of a Side Letter to the Lake County Sheriff Management Association calendar year 2019 memorandum of understanding.
7.5: Consideration of (a) resolution amending Resolution 2018-125 establishing salaries and benefits for management employees for the period from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019; (b) resolution amending Resolution 2018-126 establishing salaries and benefits for employees assigned to the Confidential Unit, Section A, for July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019; and (c) resolution amending Resolution 2018-127 establishing salaries and benefits for employees assigned to the Confidential Unit, Section B, for July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.
7.6: Consideration of an exception to LCEA Unit 4 memorandum of understanding requirement for a 75-percent health stipend for a recent retiree.
CLOSED SESSION
8.1: Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1): County of Lake, et al. v. PG&E, et al.
8.2: Addendum: Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1): Appointment of registrar of voters.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport City Council is set to discuss awarding a contract for upgrades to City Hall and will honor police for their work to keep the community safe.
The council will meet in closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m. to discuss labor negotiations with unrepresented management before it opens the public portion of the meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
Tuesday’s meeting will feature a discussion on the proposed award of the construction contract for the City Hall Remodel Project to Bridges Construction of Lakeport.
City Manager Margaret Silveira’s report to the council explained that Bridges Construction was the low bidder for the project, at $187,860.
She said the project is to provide Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant access to the City Hall administration and finance payment counter, to remodel office space for the Planning Department and to provide additional storage for the council chambers.
She said the city engineer’s estimate for this project was $183,434. Bridges Construction was the low bidder and only bidder at $235,610, and after working with the engineer the firm amended its bid, dropping it by $47,750. Amendments included changing construction to daytime operations.
Silveira said construction is estimated to start June 1.
In other business, the council will appoint one member as the city representative to the Lake
County Airport Land Use Commission Board of Directors, and one member to Clean Water Management Program Council as well as one alternate.
Also on Tuesday, the council will present proclamations designating May 12 to 18 as Police Week and May 18 to 24 as National Safe Boating Week, and offer a certificate of recognition to Lakeport Police Officer Casey DeBolt for his efforts to stem drunk driving in the community.
The council will also get a report from Pacific Gas and Electric representative Herman Hernandez regarding the utility’s Wildland Fire Mitigation Plan.
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 April 16; the April 30 warrant register; 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 2019-003, with staff recommendations, for the 2019 Rhythm and Brews event; approval of the Lakeport Criterium event application and agreement between the city of Lakeport and Main Street Elite Cycling and require event staff to continue to meet with city staff to ensure that all concerns and requirements are met prior to the event; approval of event application 2019-014, with staff recommendations, for the 2019 Cardboard and Duct Tape Regatta; approval of event application 2019-016, with staff recommendations, for the 2019 Memorial Day Parade; adoption of the proposed resolution adopting a records retention schedule, and authorizing destruction of certain city records and rescinding Resolution No. 2698 (2019); receipt and filing of the draft minutes of the regular meeting of the Measure Z Advisory Committee on April 17, 2019; and approval of Amendment No. 3 to agreement for services between the city of Lakeport and Margaret Silveira.
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The council will meet in closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m. to discuss labor negotiations with unrepresented management before it opens the public portion of the meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
Tuesday’s meeting will feature a discussion on the proposed award of the construction contract for the City Hall Remodel Project to Bridges Construction of Lakeport.
City Manager Margaret Silveira’s report to the council explained that Bridges Construction was the low bidder for the project, at $187,860.
She said the project is to provide Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant access to the City Hall administration and finance payment counter, to remodel office space for the Planning Department and to provide additional storage for the council chambers.
She said the city engineer’s estimate for this project was $183,434. Bridges Construction was the low bidder and only bidder at $235,610, and after working with the engineer the firm amended its bid, dropping it by $47,750. Amendments included changing construction to daytime operations.
Silveira said construction is estimated to start June 1.
In other business, the council will appoint one member as the city representative to the Lake
County Airport Land Use Commission Board of Directors, and one member to Clean Water Management Program Council as well as one alternate.
Also on Tuesday, the council will present proclamations designating May 12 to 18 as Police Week and May 18 to 24 as National Safe Boating Week, and offer a certificate of recognition to Lakeport Police Officer Casey DeBolt for his efforts to stem drunk driving in the community.
The council will also get a report from Pacific Gas and Electric representative Herman Hernandez regarding the utility’s Wildland Fire Mitigation Plan.
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 April 16; the April 30 warrant register; 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 2019-003, with staff recommendations, for the 2019 Rhythm and Brews event; approval of the Lakeport Criterium event application and agreement between the city of Lakeport and Main Street Elite Cycling and require event staff to continue to meet with city staff to ensure that all concerns and requirements are met prior to the event; approval of event application 2019-014, with staff recommendations, for the 2019 Cardboard and Duct Tape Regatta; approval of event application 2019-016, with staff recommendations, for the 2019 Memorial Day Parade; adoption of the proposed resolution adopting a records retention schedule, and authorizing destruction of certain city records and rescinding Resolution No. 2698 (2019); receipt and filing of the draft minutes of the regular meeting of the Measure Z Advisory Committee on April 17, 2019; and approval of Amendment No. 3 to agreement for services between the city of Lakeport and Margaret Silveira.
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