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The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11.
The supervisors will meet in the board chambers on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport, for a hybrid meeting format which also will include the opportunity for community members to continue to participate virtually.
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 968 5797 8176, password 344284.
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.
At 9:02 a.m., Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace will give the board an update on COVID-19.
At 11 a.m., Supervisor EJ Crandell will ask the board to consider a draft ordinance to provide for graduated levels of enforcement of public health orders through education and training and the imposition of administrative fines.
Last week, Crandell had intended to have the board consider an urgency ordinance that also would have imposed fees and administrative fines but pulled it from consideration.
This week, Crandell is returning with an ordinance that would focus on education and training in seeking compliance with Public Health orders.
He said the Blue Collar Committee – a group of local business owners assembled by Supervisor Rob Brown to consult on COVID-19-related matters – drafted its own ordinance. Crandell noted in his report that “many of the points they included in it serve as the basis for the Ordinance I am presenting today. More recently, I have received another draft from community members who support enforcement, also attached, and I am appreciative of the efforts of these folks as well.”
Crandell’s ordinance differs significantly from the one presented last week, although it has the same administrative fine structure based on Government Code section 25132, subdivision (b): up to $100 for a first violation, up to $200 for a second violation of the same ordinance within one year of the first violation and not more than $500 for each additional violation of the same ordinance within one year of the first violation.
The new ordinance defines “enforcement officer” as the Health Services director and Community Development director or their designees, and any official designated by the Board of Supervisors to enforce the ordinance.
Examples of violations the ordinance lists include, but are not limited to, a business operating when that business sector has been ordered closed, and failure to adhere to masking, social distancing and mandated hygiene requirements.
Crandell said in his report that if a violation is determined to be occurring, an enforcement officer will contact the responsible party and request correction while offering assistance in the form of training and/or information to achieve compliance and allowing a reasonable time of not less than five days to make the correction.
If informal enforcement is unsuccessful, the enforcement officer will issue a notice of violation that provides up to 10 days to make the correction. “In those rare cases where the violation is still not corrected in ten days, the Enforcement Officer may impose an administrative fine, not to exceed $100 for the first violation, $200 for the second and $500 for additional violations, within one year of the first,” Crandell said in his memo.
Anyone who receives a notice of violation may file a written appeal to the Board of Supervisors within 10 days. “Appeals will be heard by our Board, allowing the party an opportunity to testify and present evidence. Our Board will make the decision as to whether an administrative fine will be imposed,” Crandell wrote.
Crandell concluded, “With hope we have moved beyond the COVID-19 crisis, this Ordinance would sunset on October 1, 2021, unless further action is taken by our Board.”
Also on Tuesday, in an untimed item, the board will consider recommendations for the formation of an Economic Development Task Force.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
5.1: Second reading, adopt ordinance Amending Articles 27 and 68 of Chapter Twenty-One of the Lake County Code to clarify the definition of public lands in regard to commercial cannabis cultivation.
5.2: Approve additions to the County of Lake COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Return to Work - Worksite Protection Protocol, authorizing the county administrative officer or her designee to initiate the meet and confer process with labor groups.
5.3: Approve county’s COVID-19 interim policy for working remotely.
5.4: Approve agreement with Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation for Equity Assessment and Cannabis Local Equity Program Plan in the amount of $100,000 and authorize the chair to sign.
5.5: Adopt resolution approving agreement with California Department of Food Agriculture for Pierce’s Disease/ GWSS Agreement in the amount of $54,423.15 for FY 20/22.
5.6: Adopt resolution approving agreement with the State of California, Department of Food and Agriculture for State Organic Program Cooperative Agreement # 20-0198-000-SA in the Amount of $5,520.
5.7: Adopt resolution approving agreement with California Department of Food Agriculture for Certified Farmer’s Market Program investigation and enforcement in the amount of $1,425 Agreement # 20-0140-000-SA.
5.8: Approve budget transfer and purchase for new asset in the amount of $2,450 to purchase pickup truck and authorize the chair to sign.
5.9: (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 the agreement between the county of Lake and The SmithWaters Group for patient rights advocacy for FY 2020-21 for a contract maximum of $45,000, and authorize the board chair to sign the agreement.
5.10: Approve resolution of the governing board of the Kelseyville Unified School District Increasing school facilities fees as authorized by Government Code Section 65995 (b) 3.
5.11: Adopt resolution approving revenue grant agreement with the state of California for Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) and CoronaVirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and authorizing the Registrar of Voters to execute the agreement with the state.
5.12: Approve the Continuation of a local health emergency and order prohibiting the endangerment of the community through the unsafe removal, transportation, and disposal of fire debris for the Mendocino Complex fire.
5.13: Approve the continuation of a local health emergency related to the 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19) as Proclaimed by the Lake County Public Health officer.
5.14: Approve the continuation of a local emergency due to the Mendocino Complex fire incident (River and Ranch fires).
5.15: Approve the continuation of a local emergency due to the Pawnee fire Incident.
5.16: Approve the continuation of a local emergency due to COVID-19.
5.17: Approve long-distance travel for Sgt. Joe Dutra to attend active shooter training in Grapevine, Texas, for the period Oct. 30 to Nov. 4, 2020, at a cost not to exceed $3,500.
5.18: Approve long-distance travel for Sgt. Ben Moore and Det. Nate Newton to attend Watchguard training in Allen, Texas, for the period Sept. 13 to 18, 2020, at a cost not to exceed $5,000.
5.19: Approve contract between county of Lake and Adventist Health for the provision of out stationed eligibility specialists for the donation amount of $70,276.80 per fiscal year from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2023, and authorize the chair to sign.
TIMED ITEMS
6.1, 9:01 a.m.: Public input.
6.2, 9:02 a.m.: Consideration of update on COVID-19.
6.3, 9:30 a.m.: Nuisance abatement hearing for Ryker Schenck, 2922 Gardner St. Nice (APN No. 031-134-57).
6.4, 11 a.m.: Consideration of an ordinance of the Lake County Board of Supervisors to provide for graduated levels of enforcement of public health orders through education and training and the imposition of administrative fines.
UNTIMED ITEMS
7.2: Consideration of recommendations for the formation of an Economic Development Task Force.
7.3: Consideration of resolution authorizing a joint application by the county of Lake and the Elijah House Foundation for the California Department of Housing and Community Development Homekey Grant Program.
CLOSED SESSION
8.1: Conference with legal counsel: Threat to the security of public facilities and delivery of essential public services pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
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The commission will meet virtually via webinar beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12.
The agenda can be found here.
To speak on an agenda item, access the meeting remotely here or join by phone by calling 914-614-3429 or toll-free, 866-952-8437. The access code is 499-692-147; the audio pin will be shown after joining the webinar. Those phoning in without using the web link will be in “listen mode” only and will not be able to participate or comment.
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Please indicate in the email subject line "for public comment" and list the item number of the agenda item that is the topic of the comment. Comments that read to the council will be subject to the three minute time limitation (approximately 350 words). Written comments that are only to be provided to the council and not read at the meeting will be distributed to the council prior to the meeting.
The commission’s main item of consideration is a commercial self-storage facility proposed by Jonathan and Doug Bridges of Kelseyville-based Bridges Construction.
The Bridges want to develop the 35,800 facility on a 6.6-acre property at 1296 and 1320 Craig Ave.
They’ve applied for a general plan amendment, zone change, and an architectural and design review.
The staff report said a 28-unit single-family development previously had been approved for the site, as had a use permit and architectural design review for the development of a private school. However, those projects haven’t been pursued.
Also on Wednesday, the commission will get an update from city staff regarding COVID-19 and will review the pending projects list.
On the consent agenda – items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote – are approval of the completed minutes for the commission’s regular meetings on Feb. 12, April 8, May 13 and June 10 meetings.
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The CHP’s Ukiah Area office did not release the name of the driver in its Sunday night report.
Just before 6 p.m. Saturday the CHP said its Ukiah Communications Center received several 911 calls about a traffic collision on Highway 20 just west of the Bushay campground entrance.
While units were en route, one of the reporting parties informed the dispatch center that the driver of the pickup involved in the wreck had jumped off the bridge, the CHP said.
The CHP said its officers and Mendocino County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene, arriving to find the pickup on its side, blocking the westbound lane of Highway 20 on the bridge.
Off-duty medical personnel were on the scene rendering aid to the male subject who had jumped from the bridge, the CHP said.
The CHP said the individual died of his injuries.
The incident is still under investigation, according to the Sunday night report.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Officials said the newly completed acquisition of a ranch near Lakeport will offer more public access to staging and camping for the South Cow Mountain OHV Management Area.
The Bureau of Land Management Ukiah Field Office and its partners announced the recent acquisition of the nearly 1,400-acre Blue Oak Ranch.
Located along Highway 175 near Lakeport in Lake County, the ranch was purchased with funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund and the California State Park Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division Grants Program.
The South Cow Mountain OHV Management Area encompasses approximately 23,000 acres of public land in the Mayacamas Mountains that has more than 90 miles of designated roads and trails ranging from easy to extremely difficult and the recommended vehicle type depending on the width of the trail appropriate for motorcycles, OHVs and four-wheel drive vehicles.
“This acquisition will allow the BLM to protect and conserve the area for cultural and environmental resources, sustain and enhance current use at the South Cow Mountain, and allow for paved access to future camping, staging and trail opportunities,” said BLM Ukiah Field Manager Ryan Cooper. “This acquisition would not have happened without the strong collaboration between the ranch owner, recreation community, California State Parks and the BLM.”
The additional staging and camping area will enhance existing facilities. Currently there are two developed OHV staging areas within South Cow Mountain with graveled access roads accessible by two-wheel drive vehicles. Access roads into these areas are narrow and winding. Travel trailers and large recreational vehicles are not recommended.
“Acquisition of the Blue Oak Ranch is a significant milestone in the history of the South Cow Mountain OHV Area in that it will provide much-needed camping and staging opportunities with easy public access from a paved road,” said Don Amador, government affairs lead for AMA District 36.
“I know the OHV community appreciates the agency’s effort over the last four to five years to purchase this property from a willing seller who wanted to see it used for both casual trail use and permitted events,” Amador said. “The BLM, landowner, California OHV Grant Program and the many other partners it took to make this happen can be proud of this historic moment as they continue efforts to provide sustainable high-quality OHV recreation at South Cow Mountain for current and future generations.”
The area offers beautiful views of Ukiah and Lake County; pockets of old-growth fir; several species of oak; willows; more than 31 miles of stream; 13 reservoirs; and habitat for blacktail deer, bear, wild turkey and other upland species.
Amador told Lake County News that the Forest Service and BLM started more collaboration efforts with user groups about 10 years ago to help them flesh out ideas, to help them provide relevant services and make better planning decisions.
He said the effort was unique in that it used collaboration with partners and funding from the
Land and Water Conservation Fund and OHV Grant Program to make a land purchase happen.
“I think it is a model for future efforts to acquire land from willing sellers so agencies can provide more high-quality recreation opportunities in California,” he said.
To learn more about the South Cow Mountain OHV Management Area visit www.blm.gov/visit/search-details/10004875/2 .
