LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors this week will discuss a proposal to offer a reduced-cost spay/neuter program to pit bull owners, get a report from the County Elections Office on the signatures collected for the referendum on the county's marijuana cultivation ordinance and hold the midyear budget review.
The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, in the board chambers on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport. TV8 will broadcast the meeting live.
At 9:15 a.m. Animal Care and Control Director Bill Davidson will take to the board a proposal to offer county pit bull owners a reduced-cost spay/neuter program that also will waive the annual vaccination fee.
Davidson's written report to the board noted that the shelter has continually had to euthanize a higher percentage of pit bulls as opposed to any other breed.
He estimated that over the last three years 40 percent of the dogs euthanized have been pit bulls, specifically stray animals that get loose in the community and end up at the shelter.
“Our department, in conjunction with the Animal Control Advisory Board, has developed a plan to offer assistance to these pet owners that will begin to help alleviate the problem,” Davidson said in the report.
Davidson said the proposal is to offer low cost spaying and neutering to pit bull owners two days a month, one day for males at $50 per dog and one day for females at $70 per dog. The program also would include a one-time free annual DHLPP vaccine “and help to attract those people who otherwise wouldn't normally alter their pet.”
The offer, Davidson explained, would be extended to all pit bull owners, not just low-income residents.
He estimated 250 pit bulls could be spayed or neutered annually, allowing Animal Care and Control to reduce the number of pit bulls in the community and the number of the dogs euthanized annually.
Davidson said the recommendation is that the program stay in effect until the number of pit bulls euthanized for a two-year period is equal to or less than the next breed of dog that is most frequently euthanized.
Davidson also will ask the board to approve the Adoption Amnesty Program for 2014.
The program, which allows for up to four adoption events annually in which the county portion of adoption fees are waived, has been a success, and led to more adoptions, according to Davidson's report.
At 9:30 a.m., the board will discuss the midyear budget review and consideration proposed resolutions amending the FY 2013-14 Adopted Budget and position allocations for selected budget units.
At 9:45 a.m., the board will consider the bid award for the elevator in the Lucerne Hotel, which is necessary to prepare the building for Marymount California University's use of the building as its third campus. The university now is accepting applications for fall 2014 classes.
At 10 a.m., Registrar of Voters Diane Fridley will present to the board the certification of signatures for the referendum on the county's marijuana cultivation ordinance, approved by the board in December. Fridley's report was not included in the agenda packet for the Tuesday meeting.
In an untimed item, Supervisor Anthony Farrington will ask the board to consider a request to provide funding for capital improvements to the Westshore Pool in Lakeport.
The full agenda follows. Some of the items are out of order due to the issuance of two addendums.
TIMED ITEMS
9 a.m., A-1 to A-4: Approval of consent agenda, which includes items that are expected to be routine and noncontroversial, and will be acted upon by the board at one time without discussion; presentation of animals available for adoption at Lake County Animal Care and Control; consideration of items not appearing on the posted agenda, and contract change orders for current construction projects.
9:05 a.m.: Citizen's input. Any person may speak for three minutes about any subject of concern, provided that it is within the jurisdiction of the Board of Supervisors and is not already on the agenda. Prior to this time, speakers must fill out a slip giving name, address and subject (available in the clerk of the board’s office, first floor, courthouse).
9:10 a.m., A-5: (a) Presentation of Proclamation commending Dwight Holford for his years of service to East Lake Resource Conservation District; and (b) presentation of proclamation designating February 2014 as Black History Month.
9:15 a.m., A-6: (a) Consideration of staff request to offer reduced cost spay/neuter services and waive fee for annual vaccination to all Lake County pit bull owners; and (b) consideration of approval of Adoption Amnesty Program for 2014.
9:30 a.m., A-7: (a) Presentation of mid-year budget review; and (b) consideration of proposed resolutions amending the FY 2013-14 Adopted Budget and position allocations for selected budget units.
9:45 a.m., A-8: Consideration of award of bid for Lucerne Castle elevator.
9:50 a.m., A-9: Consideration of proposed interim inter-facility transfer operating procedures for Lake County ground ambulance providers.
10 a.m., A-17: Consideration of Elections Official’s Certificate of Examination of Referendum Petition protesting the adoption of Ordinance No. 2997 (medical marijuana cultivation).
NONTIMED ITEMS
A-10: Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports.
A-11: Consideration of appointments to the Area One Developmental Disabilities Board.
A-12: Consideration of proposed 2014 County Legislative Priorities.
A-13: Consideration of proposed first amendment to agreement between the county of Lake and Aramark Correctional Services LLC for food services to the Lake County Jail and Juvenile Hall.
A-14: (a) Update on Community Development Department and Code Enforcement activities; and (b) consideration of request for board direction regarding 2014 Community Development priorities and filling of vacancies.
A-16: a) Consideration of request to provide funding for capital improvements to the Lakeport swimming pool; b) reallocation of money already appropriated for swimming pool operational costs; and c) any other actions to expedite the repair of the swimming pool.
CLOSED SESSION
A-15: 1. Conference with labor negotiator: (a) county negotiators: A. Grant, L. Guintivano, S. Harry, M. Perry, A. Flora and C. Shaver; and (b) employee organizations: Deputy District Attorney's Association, Lake County Deputy Sheriff's Association, Lake County Correctional Officers Association, Lake County Employees Association and Lake County Safety Employees Association.
A-15: 2. Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1): Kerry Smith, et al. v. Janel Chapman, et al.
A-15: 3. Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(4), decision whether to initiate litigation. Number of potential cases: One.
A-15: 4. Employee Disciplinary Appeal Hearing - EDA 2014-01.
CONSENT AGENDA
C-1: Approve minutes of the Board of Supervisors meetings held on Jan. 28, 2014.
C-2: (a) Adopt proclamation commending Dwight Holford for his years of service to East Lake Resource Conservation District; and (b) adopt proclamation designating February 2014 as Black History Month.
C-3: Approve the county of Lake Veteran Identification Card Policy.
C-4: Approve first amendment to agreement between the county of Lake and California Forensic Medical Group for medical services to the Lake County Detention Facilities (increasing jail nursing staff by 1.4 FTE, an increase of $68,100), and authorize the chair to sign.
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