- Elizabeth Larson
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Supervisors to consider updates to COVID-19 workplace protocol
The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, in the board chambers on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.
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In an untimed item, the board will consider amending the Lake COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Worksite Protocol to come in line with updated Cal/OSHA regulations adopted on Thursday.
Last week, county administrative staff and the supervisors discussed the challenge the county was having due to conflicting guidance between federal and state health agencies and Cal/OSHA, as Lake County News has reported.
The board voted to allow staff to keep the county’s current protocols in place and allow an exception if the Cal/OSHA board updated its regulations ahead of the supervisors coming back to adopt and updated protocol document on Tuesday.
Cal/OSHA did, indeed, update its regulations to come into line with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and California Department of Public Health guidance on Thursday, with Gov. Gavin Newsom signing an executive order to allow the new regulations to go into place immediately, without the 10-day review period.
Deputy County Administrative Officer Matthew Rothstein told Lake County News in a Friday email that on Thursday evening, the county’s Human Resources Division distributed notice to all county employees of the changes, offering a self-certification process, through which employees can attest to being fully vaccinated.
“Fully vaccinated employees that have submitted the self-certification form to HR have the option of not wearing a mask, pursuant to CalOSHA’s rules,” said Rothstein.
He said the Tuesday discussion “will undoubtedly touch upon the self-certification process.”
“Administration and Human Resources recognize some fully vaccinated employees and members of the public may still choose to wear a mask, and we celebrate people continuing to take common sense precautions, particularly in light of the fact COVID-19 is still present in Lake County communities,” Rothstein said.
He also encouraged community members in this new phase to treat each other with dignity and respect, regardless of any perception surrounding vaccination status.
“We also must individually make choices that consider the safety of ourselves, our families and our broader communities,” he said, adding that Lake County is stronger when everyone works for the healthiest possible outcomes for all residents.
“The Health Services Department will continue to provide resources and support,” he added.
In other business, at 9:06 a.m., the board will present a proclamation commending Dave Deakins for his 33 years of service to the residents of Lake County.
At 9:07 a.m., the supervisors will honor Jeff Rein for his 30 years of service to the county of Lake. He currently works as risk manager in the County Counsel’s Office and is retiring at the close of the fiscal year.
At 9:10 a.m., the board will consider a hiring incentive policy and updated employee referral program.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
5.1: Adopt proclamation commending Jeff Rein for his 30 years of service to the county of Lake.
5.2: Adopt proclamation commending Dave Deakins for his 33 years of service to the residents of Lake County.
5.3: Approve revised committee appointments for Emergency Medicare Care Committee .
5.4: Approve leave of absence request for Behavioral Health employee Judith Krings from Sept. 6, 2021, through Nov. 17, 2021, and authorize the chair to sign.
5.5: Approve memorandum of understanding between the Golden State Finance Authority and the county of Lake regarding the development/update of a broadband strategic plan and authorize chair to sign.
5.6: Approve the first amendment to 2019 agreement between the city of Clearlake, city of Lakeport and the county of Lake relative to operation of a local public, educational, governmental (PEG) cable television channel, extending the term through June 30, 2023.
5.7: Adopt resolution approving unanticipated revenue to fund Aquatic Weed Control Program.
5.8: Approve agreement with California Department of Food Agriculture for Certified Farmer’s Market Program investigation and enforcement in the amount of $1,425 Agreement No. 21-0163-000-SA.
5.9: Approve Agreement No. 21-0037-000-SA with the state of California, Department of Food and Agriculture and authorize the execution of the Fuels, Lubricants, and Automotive Products Program agreement for periods July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, in the amount of $2,475.
5.10: Adopt resolution establishing 2021-2022 appropriations limit for the county of Lake and Special Districts governed by the Board of Supervisors.
5.1: Adopt resolution authorizing cancellation of audit settlement reserve designations in the amount of $835,000 to provide required funds for the support and care of persons and for profession and specialize accounts.
5.12: Adopt resolution defining Lake County Behavioral Health Services position on Laura’s Law implementation.
5.13: Approve minutes of the Board of Supervisors meeting on May 25, 2021.
5.14: Approve amendment to contracts for abandoned vehicle towing and disposal services with Jones Towing and Kelseyville Auto Salvage.
5.15: Approve the continuation of a local health emergency related to the 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19) as proclaimed by the Lake County Public Health officer.
5.16: Approve the continuation of a local health emergency and order prohibiting the endangerment of the community through the unsafe removal, transport, and disposal of fire debris for the LNU Complex wildfire.
5.17: Approve the continuation of a local emergency due to the Mendocino Complex fire incident (River and Ranch fires).
5.18: Approve the continuation of a local emergency due to COVID-19.
5.19: Approve the continuation of a local emergency due to the Pawnee fire incident.
5.20: Approve the continuation of an emergency declaration for drought conditions.
5.21: Approve the continuation of a local emergency In Lake County in response to the LNU Lightning Complex wildfire event.
5.22: Adopt resolution authorizing cancellation of capital improvement reserve designations in the amount of $11,000 to pay off the loan acquired for the Lampson Field Runway Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
5.23: Adopt resolution to establish a list of projects proposed to be funded in FY 2021/2022 pursuant to the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB1).
5.24: Adopt resolution establishing county maintained mileage for 2020.
5.25: Adopt Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the 2021/22 Boating Safety and Enforcement financial aid funding from the state of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways in the amount of $315,312.
5.26: Approve Addendum 2 to Trinity Food Services agreement between Trinity Services Group and Lake County for the implementation of a meal take out program and authorize the chairman to sign.
5.27: Approve background investigations contract with Christopher Eggers in an amount not to exceed $25,000 and authorize the chairman to sign.
5.28: Authorize the sheriff to enter into an agreement with the Office of Education for reimbursement of three deputy sheriffs to participate as school resource officers to be assigned to various school districts.
5.29: Approve lease agreement with the US Forest Service for placement of a repeater vault on Goat Mountain and authorize the chairman of the board to sign.
5.30: Approve Amendment No. 2 of inmate telephone and video visitation service agreement with Inmate Calling Solutions LLC and authorize the chairman to sign.
5.31: Waive 900-hour limit for extra-help field worker Austin Pratt.
5.32: Sitting as the board of directors for the Lake County Watershed Protection District, approve the purchase agreement with Francisco Ortega and Angela Ortega for property within the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project in the amount of $170,000 and authorize the chair of the board of directors to sign the agreement.
5.33: Sitting as the board of directors of the Watershed Protection District, approve Amendment No. 1 for the Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency charter document.
TIMED ITEMS
6.2, 9:06 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation commending Dave Deakins for his 33 years of service to the residents of Lake County.
6.3, 9:07 a.m.: presentation of proclamation commending Jeff Rein for his 30 years of service to the county of Lake.
6.4, 9:10 a.m.: Consideration of hiring incentive policy and updated employee referral program.
UNTIMED ITEMS
7.2: Consideration of agreement for investment advisory and management services.
7.3: Consideration of amendment to the county of Lake COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Worksite Protocol.
7.4: (a) Consideration to 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) consideration of Amendment 1 to the agreement between the county of Lake and Redwood Community Services Inc. for the Family Stabilization Program provided at The Nest during Fiscal Year 2021-22 for an increase in the contract maximum to $280,632.08 and authorize the board chair to sign the amendment.
7.5: (a) Consideration to 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) consideration to approve Amendment 1 to the agreement between the county of Lake and Redwood Community Services Inc. for the MHSA Transitional Age Youth Drop-In Center for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for an increase in the contract maximum up to $261,000.00 and authorize the board chair to sign the amendment.
7.6: Consideration of the following advisory board appointments: Emergency Medical Care Committee, First 5 Lake Commission and Community Visioning Forum Planning Committee.
CLOSED SESSION
8.1: Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(1) — Center for Biological Diversity v. County of Lake, et al.
8.2: Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(1) – California Native Plant Society v. County of Lake, et al.
8.3: Conference with legal counsel: Significant exposure to Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9 (d)(2), (e)(1) – One potential case.
8.4: Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) – City of Clearlake v. County of Lake, et al.
8.5: Sitting as the board of directors of the Lake County IHSS Public Authority: Conference with (a) Chief Negotiator M. Long and County Negotiator C. Markytan; and (b) employee organization: California United Homecare Workers Union Local 4034.
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