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The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 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, 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.
The meeting ID is 910 9817 5969, pass code 062504. The meeting also can be accessed via one tap mobile at +16699006833,,91098175969#,,,,*062504#.
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 pass code information above.
To submit a written comment on any agenda item 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, Public Health officials will update the board on the evolving COVID-19 situation.
Also in untimed items, the board will consider appointing Maile Field as the new District 5 planning commissioner and Bonnie Blumenthal as the newest Mental Health Advisory Board member.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
5.1: Approve authorized representatives for Chandler Asset Management and direction to the county administrative officer to sign the authorization form.
5.2: Approve Amendment 4 to the commercial lease agreement between the county of Lake and Cipora Properties (formerly Bruno’s Property Management) for the lease of property located at 6302/6312 13th Ave., Lucerne, to revise the name and address of lessor and authorize the chair to sign.
5.3: Approve resolution setting rate of pay for election officers for the Sept. 14, 2021, California Gubernatorial Recall Election.
5.4: Adopt proclamation recognizing the retirement of Carolyn Cook-White, health programs support specialist, and honoring her many years of outstanding service to the county of Lake.
5.5: Approve amendment to the relocation policy.
5.6: a) Approve hiring incentive policy; and b) approve amendment to the employee referral program.
5.7: Adopt resolution amending Resolution 2021-68 establishing position allocation for fiscal year 2021-2022 revising salaries for Budget Unit 4121, Integrated Waste Management.
5.8: Approve plans and specifications for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Lake County Culvert Upgrades 3, FEMA-5189-FM-CA Culvert Replacement Project Various County Roads, Bid No. 21-04.
5.9: Adopt proclamation commending County Surveyor Gordon Haggitt.
5.10: Approve the extension of food services agreement with Trinity Services Group Inc. to supervise the preparation and service of meals at the Lake County Jail/Hill Road Facility and authorize the sheriff to sign the letter for the CPI increase.
5.11: Approve additional lift gate charges in the amount of $300 from the purchase of kitchen equipment from Cook's Supply.
5.12: Approve contract between the county of Lake and Brain Learning Psychological Corp. for learning disability testing and evaluation services in the amount of $45,000 from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, and authorize the chair to sign.
TIMED ITEMS
6.2, 9:06 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation commending County Surveyor Gordon Haggitt.
6.3, 9:10 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation recognizing the retirement of Carolyn Cook-White, health programs support specialist, and honoring her many years of outstanding service to the county of Lake.
6.4, 10 a.m.: Continued from July 20, public hearing, consideration of an ordinance amending Article X of Chapter Two of the Lake County Code to include further requirements for exemptions from competitive bidding and requirements for bid protests.
UNTIMED ITEMS
7.2: Consideration of appointment of District 5 planning commissioner.
7.3: Consideration of the following advisory board appointments: Mental Health Advisory Board.
7.4: Consideration of amendment to the existing Salary on Appointment and Advanced Step Appointment Policy 1601.1.
7.5.: Addendum, consideration of update on COVID-19.
CLOSED SESSION
8.1: 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.
8.2: Conference with (a) temporary representatives designated to meet with county department heads regarding salary and benefits and (b) unrepresented management employees.
8.3: Public employee appointment pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1): (a) Interviews of Community Development director (b) appointment of Community Development director.
8.4: Public employee appointment pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1): Appointment of Public Health officer.
8.5: Public employee evaluation: Air pollution control officer.
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The changes are effective on Monday, Aug. 2.
In areas of “high transmission,” it is recommended that all individuals wear a proper face covering when indoors, regardless of whether an individual is fully vaccinated.
Over the last few weeks, the number of new cases and the positivity rate in Lake County has increased dramatically, with the county now having the highest case and positivity rates in the state.
“The court has the obligation to reasonably act to protect court staff, participants in court proceedings and all members of the public when at the court while acting to maintain public access to the court and the current scope of operations of the court,” court officials said in a statement.
As a result of the change in public health guidance, the extremely high virus transmission rate in Lake County and that many individuals coming to court may spend substantial time while indoors and in proximity to others, the Superior Court said it is making masking mandatory for everyone coming into a court facility.
For more information visit the court’s website.
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The Colusa County Sheriff’s Office said that at 1:15 p.m. Sunday it received a report of a helicopter crash near Highway 45 at Reservation Road.
The agency responded to the scene along with Sacramento River Fire personnel.
When they arrived, authorities said the first responders located four passengers on board the helicopter.
Authorities said the passengers were confirmed deceased at the scene.
The passengers’ identification was not released Sunday pending family notifications.
As of Sunday evening, no additional information on the victims was available.
The Colusa County Sheriff's Office said it was continuing to investigate the scene on Sunday, along with interviewing persons who may have seen the helicopter crash.
The agency said it notified the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board, and they will take the lead on the investigation.
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The following cats at the shelter have been cleared for adoption.
Call Lake County Animal Care and Control at 707-263-0278 or visit the shelter online at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control.htm for information on visiting or adopting.
Domestic short hair kittens
Two females in this litter of domestic short hair kittens remain available.
They are in cat room kennel No. A1, ID Nos. 1173 and 1174.
Male domestic shorthair kitten
This male domestic short hair kitten has a gray tabby coat.
He is in cat room kennel No. 11c, ID No. LCAC-A-1144.
Female domestic shorthair kitten
This female domestic short hair kitten has a black coat.
She is in cat room kennel No. 11d, ID No. LCAC-A-1145.
Domestic medium hair cat
This 3-year-old female domestic medium hair cat has a brown tabby coat.
She is in cat room kennel No. 58, ID No. LCAC-A-1029.
‘Furball’
“Furball” is a 6-year-old female domestic longhair cat with a brown tabby coat.
She is in cat room kennel No. 84, ID No. LCAC-A-969.
Male domestic shorthair
This male domestic shorthair has a gray and white coat.
He is 1-year-old and weighs nearly 6 pounds.
He is in cat room kennel No. 120, ID No. LCAC-A-874.
Female domestic shorthair
This 2-year-old female domestic shorthair cat has a white coat and blue eyes.
She is in cat room kennel No. C123, ID No. LCAC-A-1152.
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