Inyo County public meetings in 2021

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with closed-session litigation, public comment, and departmental reports. Key actions include approving a new ordinance setting Bishop Airport parking rates, a $9.66 million federal road grant agreement, and several contracts and budget amendments.

• Ordinance 1277 to repeal parts of Ordinance 1167 and set Bishop Airport parking rates
• Approve $9.66M Federal Lands Access Program grant for road project (construction FY 2027-2028)
• Contract with Meyer Land Surveying for on-call County Surveyor services up to $120,000
• CPI adjustment of 5.3% to waste hauling service fees effective Jan 1, 2022
• Contract with Teleconnect Therapies for telemedicine psychotherapy up to $59,040

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors approved several contracts, budget amendments, and fee adjustments, including a 5.3% CPI increase to waste hauling service fees and new Bishop Airport parking rates. They also approved a $120,000 on-call county surveyor contract and a $9.66 million Federal Highway Administration agreement for a future road project. All votes were unanimous 4-0 with Supervisor Kingsley absent.

• Approved CPI adjustment of 5.3% to waste hauling service fees (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1277 setting Bishop Airport parking fees (4-0)
• Approved $120,000 Meyer Land Surveying contract for on-call surveyor services (4-0)
• Approved FHA MOU for $9,660,000 road project, construction estimated FY 2027-2028 (4-0)
• Approved AccompanyCo contract amendment, increasing by $15,000 to $61,238 (4-0)
• Approved Teleconnect Therapies telemedicine contract up to $59,040 (4-0)
• Approved hiring of one Appraiser I and one Office Technician II/III (4-0 each)
• Approved Resolution 2021-57 accepting USFS easements for County Road and Death Valley Road (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on redistricting and vote on a resolution setting supervisorial district boundaries based on the 2020 Census. The board will also discuss potential uses of American Rescue Plan Act funds and hear from Fire Safe Councils about fire safety policies. Several contracts and agreements are on the consent agenda, including a new Assistant County Counsel and amendments to existing contracts.

• Approve contract with Christian Milovich as Assistant County Counsel at $12,365/month, effective Jan 13, 2022
• Discuss potential uses of American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Workshop with Fire Safe Councils on fire safe policies
• Approve use license agreement with United Airlines for Bishop Airport property at 703 Airport Road
• Adopt resolution to become governing board of Tecopa Cemetery District

The Board approved Resolution No. 2021-56, adopting Option 4 as the new supervisorial district boundaries following the 2020 Census, with a 3-2 vote. The Board also approved several contracts, including a new Assistant County Counsel, and set a date for a Bishop Airport parking rates ordinance.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-56 adopting Option 4 for supervisorial district boundaries (3-2)
• Approved contract with Christian Milovich as Assistant County Counsel at $12,365/month (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 2 to Erik Endler contract, extending to June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 1 to Eva Wasef, MD contract, increasing to $125,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 2 to Navigating Preparedness Associates contract, extending to June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021 EMPG grant application via Resolution No. 2021-53 (unanimous)
• Declared Pitney Bowes sole-source provider and approved mail metering lease up to $21,861.60 (unanimous)
• Approved United Airlines Use License Agreement for Bishop Airport (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider personnel actions, consent items, and several public hearings. Key items include a General Plan amendment and zone reclassification for 711 Materials Inc., the 2021 redistricting process, and conditional approval or denial of commercial cannabis licenses. The board will also discuss litigation in closed session and receive updates on COVID-19 and cannabis business status.

• Public hearing on GPA 2021-02 and Zone Reclassification 2021-02 for 711 Materials Inc.
• Public hearing on commercial cannabis licenses for non-storefront retail in Zone 1 and cultivation over 5,000 sq ft in Zone 5C
• Public hearing on 2021 redistricting process
• Contract with Baker&Hostetler LLP for legal services up to $50,000
• Increase Sheriff's purchasing authority with MRA/Raycom by $50,052.03 for 69 Kenwood radios

The Board unanimously approved a General Plan Amendment and Ordinance 1276 for 711 Materials Inc., along with conditional commercial cannabis licenses for Hamptons West, Sundance Capital, and Manchester Global. It also ratified contracts including a $50,000 legal services agreement with Baker&Hostetler, a $150,000 Tobacco Control Program agreement, and a $137,957 Onion Valley Guardrail Project contract. Several personnel actions were approved, including hiring for an Addictions Counselor, Prevention Specialist, Custodian I, and Road Maintenance Supervisor. The Board also approved a letter supporting the HELP Act and a $1,000 donation to Wildcare Eastern Sierra.

• Approved GPA 2021-02 and Ordinance 1276 for 711 Materials Inc., amending the zoning map and certifying CEQA compliance.
• Conditionally approved commercial cannabis licenses for Hamptons West, Sundance Capital, and Manchester Global, contingent on fee payment.
• Approved hiring of one Addictions Counselor I-III (Range 59-66) in HHS.
• Approved WIC program authorized strength change, adding a Prevention Specialist I-II position.
• Approved hiring of one Custodian I (Range 50) in Public Works.
• Approved internal recruitment and hiring of one Road Maintenance Supervisor (Range 71).
• Ratified Baker&Hostetler legal services contract up to $50,000 for Dec 2021-Jun 2022.
• Approved letter to Senator Feinstein supporting the Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act (S. 1877).

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will consider approving Ordinance 1275, which amends Section 2.88.040 of the Inyo County Code to correct the salary for certain elected county officials (excluding Board members). The meeting also includes public comment. The agenda is otherwise limited to this personnel item and procedural matters.

• Ordinance 1275: Amends Section 2.88.040 to correct salaries for certain elected county officials, excluding Board of Supervisors
• Public comment period (comments may be time-limited)

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Ordinance 1275, which amends Inyo County Code to correct salaries for certain elected officials, excluding Board members. Public comment included letters and a speaker on COVID-19 topics and meeting format. The meeting adjourned to December 7, 2021.

• Approved Ordinance 1275 (salary correction for elected officials, excluding supervisors) unanimously.
• Adjourned to December 7, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. in the County Administrative Center.

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will hold a noticed hearing on 2021 redistricting and a public hearing on a General Plan Amendment and zone reclassification. They will also discuss how to fill the unexpired Sheriff term, consider several personnel hires, and approve routine contracts and purchases.

• Public hearing on GPA 2021-03 and Ordinance 1274 (zone reclassification) for W. McNeal
• Direction on filling unexpired Sheriff term
• Ordinance 1275 to correct salaries for elected officials (waive first reading)
• Lease for 269 Main Street, Bishop, up to $3,000/month for 10 years
• Purchase of 116 Dell laptops, monitors, docks for up to $156,000

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors approved a General Plan Amendment and Ordinance 1274 to rezone property in Tecopa, and approved Ordinance 1275 to correct the Public Administrator/Public Guardian salary. They also ratified a $156,000 Dell technology purchase, approved a $19,103 Binti agreement, and directed staff to advertise the Sheriff vacancy. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

• Approved GPA 2021-03 and Ordinance 1274 rezoning McNeal property in Tecopa (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1275 correcting PA/PG salary, set enactment for Nov 23 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 1 to Grace Chuchla's employment contract (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Assistant HHS Director at Range 92 ($8,394-$10,204) (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Parks Specialist II at Range 54, Step E (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Office Technician I-III at Range 55-63, up to Step E (unanimous)
• Ratified $156,000 Dell tech refresh purchase for 116 laptops, monitors, docks (unanimous)
• Approved $19,103 Binti agreement for Resource Family Approval portal (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider personnel actions, including hiring an Assistant County Administrator and restructuring the County Counsel's office. They will also hold a public hearing on redistricting, discuss forest closures with the Inyo National Forest Supervisor, and consider several routine consent items such as a sole-source purchase and a building renaming.

• Contract for Assistant County Administrator at $11,777/month
• Restructure County Counsel office: delete Senior Assistant, add Chief Deputy or Assistant
• Ordinance adding liens for delinquent water bills
• Redistricting public hearing at 11 a.m.
• Workshop on forest closures with Inyo National Forest Supervisor

The Board unanimously approved naming the Consolidated Office Building in Bishop the 'Clint G. Quilter Consolidated Office Building' in honor of the late County Administrator. It also approved a contract for Meaghan McCamman as Assistant County Administrator, authorized litigation initiation, and approved several personnel and public works items. The meeting included a redistricting hearing and a COVID-19 update, with public comment on both sides of mask and vaccine mandates.

• Approved naming Consolidated Office Building 'Clint G. Quilter Consolidated Office Building' (unanimous)
• Authorized initiation of litigation (5-0)
• Approved contract for Meaghan McCamman as Assistant CAO at $11,777/month (unanimous)
• Approved job descriptions and staffing changes for County Counsel office (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Road Superintendent at Range 78, Step E (unanimous)
• Approved SSA videoconferencing agreement for Bishop office (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 sole-source purchase order for electric door (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance adding liens for delinquent water bills (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will conduct a noticed hearing as part of the 2021 redistricting process, receive an update on broadband activities, and consider several routine consent items including contracts for a forklift, software maintenance, and water monitoring. The board will also confirm delegates to regional organizations and receive a COVID-19 staff update.

• Noticed hearing for 2021 redistricting process
• Purchase order up to $34,179 for a Caterpillar forklift from Quinn Lift
• Renewal of CivicPlus software maintenance agreement up to $11,779.99
• Contract with Gregg Drilling for groundwater monitoring well installation up to $57,386
• Ordinance to add liens for delinquent water bills

The Board approved several routine items, including a $34,179 forklift purchase, a $11,779.99 software renewal, a $18,560.40 broadband service agreement, and a $14,754 payment to Baker & Hostetler. They also ratified a $242,045 increase to a state aging contract, approved a five-year aviation fuel contract, and a $57,386 groundwater monitoring contract. A proposed ordinance to add liens for delinquent water bills was scheduled for enactment on November 9, 2021. No substantive decisions were made on redistricting, which remained a public hearing.

• Declared Quinn Lift as successful bidder and authorized $34,179 purchase order for Caterpillar forklift (unanimous)
• Approved CivicPlus software maintenance renewal for $11,779.99 (unanimous)
• Declared California Broadband Cooperative sole-source provider and approved $18,560.40 ELAN service agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $14,754.00 payment to Baker & Hostetler LLP (unanimous)
• Ratified Amendment No. 1 to CDA contract, increasing allocation by $242,045 to $1,375,686 (unanimous)
• Approved five-year aviation fuel contract with Titan Aviation Fuels (unanimous)
• Approved $57,386 contract with Gregg Drilling for groundwater monitoring well installation (unanimous)
• Scheduled enactment of delinquent water bill lien ordinance for November 9, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a prioritized list of projects for $820,063 in Clean Air Projects Program (CAPP) II funds, including the Courthouse Project, Lone Pine Landfill Solar Project, and electric vehicle charging stations. The Board also approved a contract for John-Carl Vallejo as County Counsel at $14,066/month, effective October 28, 2021, and accepted $173,685 in state funding for a mobile library. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved CAPP II project list and $820,063 fund release (unanimous)
• Approved John-Carl Vallejo County Counsel contract, $14,066/month (unanimous)
• Accepted $173,685 mobile library grant; approved $169,858.02 van purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Shred Pro Inc. document shredding contract, up to $116,952 through 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved VOIP/broadband cooperation agreement with Mono, Placer, Nevada counties (unanimous)
• Approved $23,000 in Triple P America purchases for FY 2021-22 (unanimous)
• Approved $118,575 UC Regents training contract (unanimous)
• Approved $16,200 SmithWaters Group mental health advocacy contract (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board unanimously selected John-Carl Vallejo to serve as the new County Counsel following a competitive search, with the contract to be presented at the next meeting. The Board also approved several personnel actions, including hiring an HHS Specialist IV, reclassifying nursing positions, and hiring term-limited nurses, all with 4-0 votes. Additionally, the Board approved Ordinance 1271 on digital infrastructure, a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and various contracts and appointments.

• Selected John-Carl Vallejo as County Counsel (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1271 on Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act (unanimous)
• Approved hiring one HHS Specialist IV at Range 60 (4-0)
• Approved reclassifying nursing positions and hiring two term-limited nurses (4-0)
• Approved hiring one Assistant or Associate Planner (4-0)
• Approved two letters of support for ESCOG trails plan (4-0)
• Reappointed Gaye Mueller and appointed Jared Smith to Fish & Wildlife Commission (4-0)
• Approved Amendment 3 to Gerard Harvey contract, increasing to $12,000/month (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will consider several personnel actions, including hiring a Deputy Director of Public Works and new counselors, and will hold a public hearing on redistricting. The board will also vote on consent items, including a $72,000 purchase of network firewalls and a $274,797 wheel loader purchase. A closed session is scheduled to discuss potential litigation, the County Counsel position, and labor negotiations.

• Approve contract for Deputy Director Public Works at $9,248/month
• Authorize $72,000 purchase of network firewalls from VectorUSA
• Approve $274,797 purchase of a wheel loader from Quinn Company
• Hold public hearing on 2021 redistricting process
• Declare October 15, 2021 as Community Pink Day

The Board approved a series of routine items, including a $274,797 sole-source purchase of a wheel loader from Quinn Company, a $72,000 network firewall purchase from VectorUSA, and a $62,500 postage meter blanket purchase order. It also approved contracts for a Deputy Public Works Director, a Farm Advisor 4-H program, and CMSP legal services, and accepted a donation of a towable broom. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely administrative.

• Approved $274,797 wheel loader purchase from Quinn Company (4-0)
• Approved $72,000 network firewall purchase from VectorUSA (4-0)
• Approved $62,500 postage meter blanket purchase order (4-0)
• Approved contract for Deputy Public Works Director at $9,248/month (4-0)
• Approved $14,250 contract for Inyo/Mono 4-H program (4-0)
• Approved $20,000 CMSP legal services contract with Foley and Lardner (4-0)
• Accepted donation of towable broom from Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (4-0)
• Scheduled DIVCA ordinance enactment for October 19, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

This is a special meeting of the Inyo County Board of Supervisors. The board will hold a closed session to discuss the employment of the County Counsel, then reconvene in open session to report on that session and consider a proclamation recognizing October 11 as Indigenous Peoples' Day 2021. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Closed session: Public employment – County Counsel (Gov. Code §54957)
• Proclamation recognizing October 11 as Indigenous Peoples' Day 2021

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proclamation declaring October 11, 2021 as Indigenous Peoples' Day in Inyo County, with a small correction removing the word 'Southern' from 'Southern Paiute' as recommended by the Bishop Tribal Chairperson. The approval came after the original proclamation was rejected on October 5, and after extensive public comment from tribal members and others supporting the original language. The Board also agreed to work with tribes in advance on future agenda items affecting them. No action was taken in closed session.

• Approved Indigenous Peoples' Day proclamation (unanimous, with 'Southern' removed from 'Southern Paiute')
• Agreed to work with tribes in advance on future agenda items affecting them

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors discussed a proclamation recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day, but the motion to approve it died for lack of a second after Supervisor Roeser objected to its language and process. The Board approved several administrative items, including changes to Child Support Services staffing, new hires, contract amendments, and purchase orders. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Indigenous Peoples' Day proclamation motion died for lack of a second
• Approved Child Support Services staffing changes (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Office Technician I in Clerk-Recorder (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Office Technician I in Public Works/Road (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with Jarvis Fay Gibson LLP up to $135,000 (unanimous)
• Approved prior-year payment of $3,125 to Kings View Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with Fountainhead Consulting, increasing by $121,829.20 (unanimous)
• Authorized $20,000 blanket purchase order to Office Depot (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will hold a closed session to discuss existing litigation with LADWP, the appointment of County Counsel, and negotiations for a property sale. In open session, they will consider consent items including contracts, purchases, and a grant application, plus a public comment period.

• Closed session: LADWP v. Inyo County and related cases
• Closed session: real property negotiation for APN 008-240-01 with SSW LLC
• Consent: $23,653.13 purchase order for Ford F350 lease
• Consent: $256,952 contract with Community Service Solutions for IHSS services
• Consent: $32,000 purchase order for LiveScan fingerprint machine

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on September 21, 2021, with Chairperson Griffiths absent. All substantive actions were approved unanimously (4-0), including contract amendments, purchase orders, a resolution, road closures, and grant applications. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Erik Endler contract, extending to Dec 31, 2021 (4-0)
• Authorized $23,653.13 purchase order for Ford F350 lease (4-0)
• Approved $20,000 contract with Health and Safety Institute for CPR training (4-0)
• Declared Community Service Solutions sole-source and approved $256,952 contract (4-0)
• Approved Mammoth Lakes Housing MOU amendment extending to Dec 31, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-49 for Bishop Airport Emergency Plan (4-0)
• Approved closure of Tu Su, Diaz, North Pa Ha Lanes on Sept 24 (4-0)
• Declared Idemia sole-source and authorized $32,000 purchase order for LiveScan machine (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Final Board Approved Budget via Resolution No. 2021-47, incorporating directives from September 7 budget hearings to allocate $1,627,689 in excess fund balance: $400,000 to General Fund Contingencies, $500,000 to General Reserves, $200,000 to Other Post-Employment Benefits, and $527,689 to Accumulated Capital Overlay. The board also approved multiple personnel hires, contracts, and grants, including a $710,087 contract with Kings View Corporation for electronic health record services and a $55,000 blanket purchase order with Strictly Technology. No action was taken in closed session that required reporting.

• Adopted FY 2021-22 Final Budget and Resolution No. 2021-47 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Deputy Personnel Director, B-Par PSA, Aging Services Supervisor, Registered Nurse, Deputy Sheriff, and 3 Correctional Officers (all unanimous)
• Authorized $55,000 blanket purchase order to Strictly Technology (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 CPS HR executive recruitment agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized $8,120 payment to Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (unanimous)
• Approved $58,500 sole-source contract with Bridgecom LLC (unanimous)
• Ratified $710,087 Kings View Corporation contract (4-0, Totheroh absent)
• Accepted COVID-19 grant funding and amended health budget (4-0, Kingsley absent)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget as recommended by the County Administrator, totaling $126,814,078. The board directed the $1,627,689 excess fund balance to be distributed to contingencies, reserves, OPEB trust, and capital overlay. Several personnel hires and contract amendments were approved, and Ordinance 1270 updating Title 22 code enforcement was passed.

• Adopted FY 2021-22 budget of $126,814,078 (unanimous)
• Distributed $1,627,689 excess fund balance: $400K contingencies, $500K reserves, $200K OPEB, $527,689 capital overlay (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1270 repealing/replacing Title 22 code enforcement sections (unanimous)
• Approved hiring 2 Parks & Rec Specialists, 1 Gate Attendant, 1 Social Worker IV/Psychotherapist, 1 Associate/Assistant Engineer (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-45 for FY 21-22 tax rates (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-46 for FY 21-22 Gann limit (unanimous)
• Approved letter supporting NIHD variance for unvaccinated workers (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Sue Dishion as Assistant CAO at $12,365/month (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the 2021 General Plan Housing Element Update and consider repealing and replacing code enforcement sections of Title 22. The board will also consider several contracts, including for Spanish language services, epidemiology services, and legal services, plus personnel actions for a mechanic trainee and heavy equipment operator.

• Public hearing on General Plan Amendment 2021-01/2021 Housing Element Update, with Negative Declaration
• Ordinance repealing and replacing Title 22 code enforcement sections, scheduled for enactment Sept. 7
• Contract with HolaDoctor Inc. for Spanish language services, $30,000 (2021-2023)
• Contract with Cardno ChemRisk for epidemiology/COVID-19 response, $120,000 (2021-2023)
• Contract with Hanson Bridgett LLP for law enforcement legal services, $100,000 (2021-2022)

The Board approved two ordinances: one repealing Chapter 2.07 (the codification of Measure A) and another repealing Ordinance 1044 and establishing a new Chapter 2.30 to transfer the Veterans Service Officer from the Sheriff's Department to the Administrator's Office. The first ordinance passed 4-1, with Supervisor Roeser voting no; the second passed unanimously. The Board also approved the 2021 General Plan Housing Element Update and several contracts and hires.

• Approved ordinance repealing Chapter 2.07 (Measure A codification) (4-1, Roeser no)
• Approved ordinance repealing Ordinance 1044 and establishing Chapter 2.30 to transfer VSO to Administrator's Office (unanimous)
• Approved General Plan Amendment 2021-01 Housing Element Update and Negative Declaration (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of one Mechanic Trainee I/II (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of one Equipment Operator Heavy I/II (unanimous)
• Approved $15,720 payment to DFM Associates for software license (unanimous)
• Approved CBHDA membership dues up to $19,301 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-43 adopting Caltrans Manual Chapter 10 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will hold closed-session discussions on litigation with LADWP and a potential use-of-force claim, plus labor negotiations. In open session, they will receive a COVID-19 staff report, consider several personnel hires, and hear an informational workshop on the Owens Valley Groundwater Authority's draft Sustainability Plan. The board will also consider surplus furniture donation and ordinances repealing county code chapters.

• Closed session: LADWP v. Inyo County and related cases
• Closed session: potential litigation from July 24, 2021 use-of-force incident
• Hiring: Human Services Supervisor (Range 70, $4,943-$6,012)
• Hiring: Probation Services Coordinator (Range 67, $4,512-$5,476)
• Joint Funding Agreement with USGS for Amargosa Desert wells monitoring ($8,000)

The Board unanimously approved hiring four new positions: a Human Services Supervisor, a Probation Services Coordinator, an Animal Services Shelter Attendant, and a Public Safety Dispatcher, all with open recruitment. It also approved a contract amendment with Helix Environmental Planning, a joint funding agreement with the USGS, and a resolution for a Notice of Completion for the Progress House Generator Project. The Board scheduled enactment of two ordinances repealing and replacing county code chapters for August 17, 2021.

• Approved hiring Human Services Supervisor at Range 70 ($4,943-$6,012) (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Probation Services Coordinator at Range 67 ($4,512-$5,476) (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Animal Services Shelter Attendant at Range 42 ($2,577-$3,131) (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Public Safety Dispatcher at Range 55-64 ($3,477-$5,211) (unanimous)
• Appointed Meaghan McCamman as Alcohol and Drug Program Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved Helix Environmental Planning contract amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 USGS joint funding agreement for Amargosa Desert wells (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-42 for Progress House Generator Project Notice of Completion (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will hold closed-session talks on litigation, a use-of-force incident, the County Administrator position, and labor negotiations. In open session, they will consider ratifying the County Administrator's contract, approving new hires in Environmental Health and Health & Human Services, and several consent items including equipment purchases and contract amendments.

• Ratify Leslie Chapman's County Administrator contract at $16,230/month
• Approve hiring Laboratory Technician and Environmental Health Specialist positions
• Approve hiring A-PAR Program Services Assistant in Health & Human Services
• Purchase two Guardian 190G4 foggers for $19,620.50 from ADAPCO
• Authorize $23,000 blanket purchase order to Lexipol for policy updates

The Board unanimously ratified Leslie Chapman's contract as County Administrative Officer at $16,230/month, approved several personnel hires and equipment purchases, and authorized a comment letter opposing Los Angeles Aqueduct water exports to Indian Wells Valley. It also supported a faster code enforcement timeline and decided to resume Zoom-only meetings due to mask-related audio issues.

• Ratified Leslie Chapman's CAO contract at $16,230/month (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of one Lab Technician and one Environmental Health Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of one A-PAR Program Services Assistant (unanimous)
• Declared ADAPCO sole-source and approved $19,620.50 purchase of two foggers (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 1 to Navigating Preparedness contract extending term to Dec 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 1 to Eastern Sierra Engineering contract (unanimous)
• Authorized $23,000 blanket P.O. to Lexipol for policy updates (unanimous)
• Authorized $20,000 blanket P.O. to Wye Road for animal shelter supplies (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a range of administrative and financial items, including hiring for two positions, approving multiple contracts and purchase orders, and setting assessments for the Owens Valley Mosquito Abatement Program. The agenda also includes closed-session items on potential litigation, the County Administrator and County Counsel positions, and labor negotiations with several employee organizations.

• Approve contract with Kristine L. Eisler for Public Defender services, up to $431,452, through June 30, 2024
• Approve $19,000 blanket purchase order to Fiscal Experts, Inc. for automated time study system
• Approve $80,000 contract with Inyo County Office of Education for MHSA Prevention Early Intervention counseling
• Approve Amendment to Drug Medi-Cal contract with DHCS, increasing annual amount to $224,500
• Adopt Resolution 2021-41 for Owens Valley Mosquito Abatement Program assessments for FY 2021-2022

The Board unanimously appointed Assistant CAO Leslie Chapman as County Administrator, effective immediately, with contract terms to be approved later. The Board also approved several contracts and hires, including a Public Defender contract, a Senior Planner position, and a Gate Attendant position. Public comment focused on a use-of-force incident involving Sheriff deputies and George Barlow III, with the Sheriff releasing body cam footage and noting an active investigation.

• Appointed Leslie Chapman as County Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved $431,452 Public Defender contract with Kristine L. Eisler (unanimous)
• Approved hiring one Senior Planner at Range 78 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring one Gate Attendant at Range 50 (unanimous)
• Approved $19,000 blanket P.O. for Fiscal Experts time study system (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 blanket P.O. for Pitney Bowes postage (unanimous)
• Approved Tecopa Hot Springs concessionaire agreement through 2031 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-40 for Labor Day Parade detour in Bishop (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a range of administrative and operational items, including hiring for key positions, approving contracts for auditing and consulting services, and authorizing various purchase orders. The board will also hold a public hearing on redistricting and discuss a letter to Suddenlink about broadband service. Several items are routine approvals, such as employee recognition and consent agenda items.

• Contract with Price Paige & Company for auditing services, not to exceed $149,803, through June 30, 2026
• Contract with MGT of America for SB 90 claim preparation, not to exceed $39,500, and cost allocation plan services, not to exceed $40,250
• Purchase order for duress buttons and emergency notification systems from Response Technologies, not to exceed $34,000
• Blanket purchase orders for Public Works totaling $430,000 for vehicle and building repairs
• Public hearing on 2021 redistricting process at 11 a.m.

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors approved a $149,803 contract with Price Paige & Company for auditing services through 2026, and created a new HHS Deputy Director - Behavioral Health position with a salary range of $7,611-$9,248. The board also approved multiple blanket purchase orders for vehicle and equipment maintenance, a $186,990 radio tower upgrade contract, and a letter to Suddenlink about broadband service deficiencies. All votes were unanimous 4-0, with Supervisor Kingsley absent.

• Approved $149,803 auditing contract with Price Paige & Co. (4-0)
• Approved new HHS Deputy Director - Behavioral Health position at Range 88 (4-0)
• Approved $186,990 radio tower upgrade contract with Mobile Relay Associates (4-0)
• Approved $430,000 in blanket purchase orders for Public Works (4-0)
• Approved letter to Suddenlink and CPUC about broadband service issues (4-0)
• Approved $34,000 sole-source purchase order for duress buttons from Response Technologies (4-0)
• Approved temporary closure of Highland Drive in Bishop on August 11, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved sale of surplus duty weapon to retiring Deputy Joseph Seaton (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

This is a special meeting with a single closed-session item: public employment discussion regarding the County Administrator position, pursuant to Government Code §54957. The board is not making any public decisions on other topics at this meeting.

• Closed session on public employment – County Administrator

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors met in special session on July 20, 2021. The board discussed a public employment item regarding the County Administrator in closed session, but no action was taken that required reporting. The meeting was adjourned without any decisions or approvals.

• Held closed session to discuss County Administrator position
• Reported no action taken during closed session
• Adjourned special meeting at 1:01 p.m.

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on July 6, 2021, with a closed session on potential litigation, existing opioid lawsuits, and labor negotiations. In open session, they will consider consent agenda items including contracts for legal services, software maintenance, and various departmental agreements, as well as departmental items such as the Lower Owens River Project work plan and a resolution on sheepherder hours. The board will also take public comment and receive reports on COVID-19 and county departments.

• Contract with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo for legal services, $320,000 for FY 2021-22
• Contract with California Department of Aging for senior services, $1,134,754
• Contract with Geo-Logic Associates for solid waste engineering, up to $766,959 over 5 years
• Contract with TEAM Engineering for landfill monitoring, up to $913,309 over 3 years
• Resolution urging adoption of federal weekly hours standard for sheepherders

The Board approved a $320,000 contract with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo for labor and employment legal services, along with numerous other fiscal year 2021-2022 agreements, including a $1.13 million senior services contract and a $913,309 landfill monitoring contract. It also approved a resolution urging adoption of the federal weekly hours standard for sheepherders, and several sole-source purchase orders. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

• Approved $320,000 labor/employment legal services contract with Atkinson, Andelson et al (unanimous)
• Approved $1,134,754 contract with California Dept. of Aging for senior services (unanimous)
• Approved $913,309 TEAM Engineering landfill monitoring contract (unanimous)
• Approved $766,959 Geo-Logic Associates solid waste engineering contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-39 urging federal weekly hours standard for sheepherders (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 sole-source P.O. to Media Solutions for Child Support Awareness (unanimous)
• Approved $14,029.93 sole-source P.O. to Inyo Mono Body Shop for Sheriff vehicle repairs (unanimous)
• Approved Millpond Recreation Area closure for music festival (4-0, Griffiths recused)

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters position and may make an appointment. The board will also consider increasing a contract with the California Association of Environmental Health Administrators by up to $87,012 and approving a resolution to waive certain environmental health permit fees for a Tecopa vending machine.

• Approve Amendment #1 to CAEHA contract, increasing amount by up to $87,012
• Adopt Resolution No. 2021-36 waiving certain Environmental Health permit fees for Tecopa vending machine
• Interview applicants and possibly appoint Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters

The Board of Supervisors appointed Danielle Sexton to the office of Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters, effective July 1, 2021, to serve out the remainder of the term expiring in January 2023. The appointment followed public interviews of four final candidates. The Board also approved a contract amendment with CAEHA and a resolution waiving certain environmental health permit fees for a Tecopa vending machine.

• Appointed Danielle Sexton as Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters, effective July 1, 2021, to serve out the remainder of a term expiring at noon on the first Monday of January 2023.
• Approved Amendment #1 to the contract with the California Association of Environmental Health Administrators (CAEHA), increasing the contract amount to not exceed $87,012.
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-36, waiving certain Environmental Health permit fees related to the Tecopa Vending Machine.

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the modified FY 2020-21 budget as the preliminary FY 2021-22 budget, and will hold public hearings on ordinances to increase salaries for elected county officials and board members. The board will also consider several personnel hires, including multiple Sheriff's Office positions, and a number of contracts and agreements.

• Adopt modified FY 2020-21 budget as preliminary FY 2021-22 budget (4/5ths vote)
• Ordinance 1266: salary increases for elected county officials (excluding supervisors)
• Ordinance 1267: salary increases for members of the Board of Supervisors
• Approve hiring of 3 Deputy Sheriffs, 3 Corporals, 1 Investigator (Sheriff's Office)
• Contract with Iris Telehealth for telepsychiatry, not to exceed $265,824

The Board adopted Ordinance 1266, increasing salaries for certain elected county officials (excluding Board members), and Ordinance 1267, increasing salaries for Board members, with a 4-1 vote (Chairperson Griffiths voting no). The Board also approved numerous contracts and agreements, including a FEMA grant subapplication, a NEOGOV contract, and a preliminary budget for FY 2021-2022. All motions were carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.

• Adopted Ordinance 1266, increasing salaries for certain elected county officials (excluding Board members).
• Adopted Ordinance 1267, increasing salaries for Board members, with a 4-1 vote (Chairperson Griffiths voting no).
• Approved the submittal of a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Planning Subapplication and authorized the County Administrator as the designated Authorized Agent.
• Approved a contract with NEOGOV for $25,986.26, contingent upon future budgets.
• Approved a contract with The Prothman Company for executive recruitment services, not to exceed $17,500.
• Adopted the modified FY 2020-2021 Board Approved Budget as the Preliminary Budget for FY 2021-2022.
• Approved a blanket purchase order not to exceed $130,000 annually to Office Depot for office supplies.
• Approved a contract with Iris Telehealth Medical Group for telepsychiatry services, not to exceed $265,824.

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors is meeting to handle routine personnel actions, contracts, and resolutions. Key items include approving a redistricting resolution, salary increases for elected officials, and several contracts for services. The board will also receive a presentation on homelessness and affordable housing.

• Approve Resolution 2021-31 for managing the 2021 redistricting process
• Waive first reading of ordinances to increase salaries for elected officials and board members
• Approve contract with Traumatic Stress Institute for $109,642 for trauma-informed care training
• Approve $77,511.96 plan with Placer County for child support legal services
• Approve purchase of snow plows from BN Plow Sales for $32,122.87

The Board unanimously approved a new salary methodology for department heads and elected officials, and passed resolutions implementing pay adjustments. It also approved a 4-1 motion to increase Board of Supervisors salaries, with Chairperson Griffiths voting no. Several contracts and hiring actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved new salary methodology for department heads and elected officials (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-33 amending appointed officials' salaries (5-0)
• Waived first reading of Ordinance 1266 for elected official salary increases (5-0)
• Waived first reading of Ordinance 1267 for Board salary increases (4-1, Griffiths no)
• Approved hiring of Engineer Associate Civil or related positions (5-0)
• Approved hiring of Office Technician II or III for Treasurer-Tax Collector (5-0)
• Approved $77,511.96 child support services plan with Placer County (5-0)
• Approved $32,122.87 plow purchase from BN Plow Sales (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review various departmental actions including hiring requests for Child Support and Behavioral Health. The agenda includes several contract approvals for legal services, public defense, and infrastructure, alongside discussions on economic development and road maintenance funding.

• Public Defender agreement with Josh D. Hillemeier up to $576,000
• Legal services agreement with Porter Scott up to $210,000
• Airport purchase of an insulated tensioned fabric structure up to $266,000
• Asphalt purchases from Bowman Asphalt and Wulfenstein Construction Co., Inc.
• Sheriff purchase of a 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon up to $52,630.79

The Board unanimously approved a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Inyo County Employees Association (ICEA) for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024, authorizing the Chairperson to sign. The Board also approved multiple contracts, purchases, and appointments, including a $576,000 public defender contract, a $210,000 legal services contract, and a $266,000 purchase order for an airport structure. One agenda item, the Tecopa Hot Springs concessionaire agreement, was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved 2021-2024 ICEA MOU (unanimous)
• Approved $576,000 public defender contract with Josh D. Hillemeier (unanimous)
• Approved $210,000 legal services contract with Porter Scott (unanimous)
• Approved $266,000 purchase order for Sprung Instant Structures (unanimous)
• Approved $50,971.50 asphalt purchase from Bowman Asphalt (unanimous)
• Approved $38,358.93 asphalt purchase from Wulfenstein Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $52,630.79 purchase of 2021 Jeep Wrangler from Victorville Motors (unanimous)
• Pulled Tecopa Hot Springs concessionaire agreement from agenda

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, including waste hauling services for Homewood Canyon and several desert communities, a Film Commissioner contract, and a federal advocacy services amendment. They will also act on personnel actions, including hiring two Office Clerks and a Behavioral Health Nurse, and discuss a Comprehensive River Management Plan for the Amargosa River.

• Contract with Waste Management for Homewood Canyon waste hauling, up to $66,765.02
• Contract with Pahrump Valley Disposal for waste hauling in Tecopa, Shoshone, etc., up to $1,175,078.09
• Film Commissioner contract with Christopher Langley, up to $109,400 over 3 years
• Hire two Office Clerks II/III (Range 50/52) and one Behavioral Health Nurse I/II
• Ratify $237,900 payment to Spiess Construction for South Lake Road emergency repair

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will consider several COVID-19-related personnel actions funded by the ELC Cares Grant, including new positions and extensions. They will also review contracts for services like hazardous waste removal and library painting, and accept the third-quarter financial report.

• Approve contract with ACTenviro for household hazardous waste removal, up to $80,000 (2021-2024)
• Approve $1,631,761 ELC CARES grant expansion with California Department of Public Health
• Approve contract with Troy Cauldwell Paint and Stucco for library painting, up to $11,910
• Approve letter to Caltrans prioritizing pedestrian safety at Manzanar and Fish Springs pavement projects
• Accept FY 2020-2021 Third Quarter Financial Report and budget adjustments

The Board unanimously approved several COVID-19-related staffing actions contingent on the ELC CARES grant expansion, including reclassifying two case investigator positions, adding a Disaster Program Manager, extending term-limited positions, and hiring an Administrative Analyst and Prevention Specialist. The Board also ratified the ELC grant agreement and budget extension with the California Department of Public Health for up to $1,631,761. Other actions included approving a letter to Caltrans prioritizing pedestrian safety on Highway 395 projects, accepting the Third Quarter Financial Report, and approving various contracts and proclamations.

• Approved ELC grant expansion and budget extension up to $1,631,761 (unanimous)
• Approved reclassifying two B-PAR Case Investigators to COVID-19 Response Specialists (unanimous)
• Approved adding one Disaster Program Manager position (unanimous)
• Approved extending term-limited COVID-19 positions to June 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring one Administrative Analyst I/II and one Prevention Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Caltrans prioritizing pedestrian safety on Manzanar and Fish Springs projects (unanimous)
• Accepted Third Quarter Financial Report and approved budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved contract with ACTenviro for hazardous waste removal up to $80,000 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider several personnel hires, contracts, and purchases. Key items include approving a $180,000 contract for a new Clerk-Recorder software system, hiring seasonal and permanent staff, and authorizing various service contracts. The board will also review letters of support for CalFire grant applications and ratify a union agreement.

• Approve $180,000 contract with Tyler Technologies for Clerk-Recorder software system
• Hire one Museum Administrator at Range 70 ($4,660 - $5,668)
• Hire one Road Maintenance Worker I at $15.97 - $19.39/hr for April-October
• Approve $74,000 contract with Anne Sippi Clinic for residential placement
• Purchase 33 Glock pistols from LC Action Police Supply for $15,242.82

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors approved multiple contracts and personnel actions, including a $180,000 five-year contract with Tyler Technologies for Clerk-Recorder software and a $50,000 contract with Erik Endler for a property valuation model. The board also approved hiring for several positions, including a Museum Administrator and seasonal workers, and ratified a probation officers' MOU. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $180,000 Tyler Technologies software contract (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 Erik Endler valuation model contract (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Seasonal Field Assistant 01 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Museum Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Office Clerk III (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Road Maintenance Worker I (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 33 Glock pistols for $15,242.82 (unanimous)
• Ratified ICPPOA MOU for 2021-2024 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider several personnel actions, contracts, and an ordinance. The agenda includes hiring for Child Support and Probation, contract approvals for mosquito abatement, coroner services, and sheriff equipment, and a proposed ordinance amending county code on claims. The meeting will be held online due to COVID-19, with public comment via Zoom.

• Approve hiring of one Administrative Analyst in Child Support Services
• Approve hiring of one Deputy Probation Officer I or II (Range 67: $3,852-$4,676; Range 70: $4,660-$5,668)
• Approve three-year contract with SCI Consulting Group for mosquito abatement assessments, not to exceed $39,214
• Approve Amendment #1 to coroner contract with Jarrett Michael Schneider, increasing by $15,000 to $45,000
• Approve contract with Taema Weiss, M.D. for autopsy services, not to exceed $45,000

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors approved a series of personnel hires, contracts, and amendments, including a new deputy probation officer position, a three-year contract with SCI Consulting Group for mosquito abatement assessments, and amendments to contracts for the Emergency Services Manager and coroner services. The Board also enacted Ordinance 1265 amending county code sections on claims, and approved funding request letters to federal senators. All motions were unanimous.

• Approved hiring one Administrative Analyst in Child Support at Step E (unanimous)
• Approved hiring one Deputy Probation Officer I or II (unanimous)
• Approved three-year contract with SCI Consulting Group for mosquito abatement assessments, not to exceed $39,214 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #2 to Emergency Services Manager agreement with Kelley Williams (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to coroner contract with Jarrett Michael Schneider, increasing amount to $45,000 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Taema Weiss, M.D. for autopsy services, not to exceed $45,000 (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance 1265 amending Chapter 1.28 of Inyo County Code on claims (unanimous)
• Approved funding request letters to Senators Feinstein and Padilla for FY 2022 appropriations (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will hold a workshop with the Inyo County Water Commission on conditions in the Owens Valley and the LADWP draft 2021-2022 Pumping Plan, and may provide direction on the plan. The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including a contract increase for cabling work, a resolution to opt out of Laura's Law, and an amendment to the WIC contract. New employee introductions and routine personnel actions are also on the agenda.

• Workshop on LADWP draft 2021-2022 Pumping Plan and Owens Valley conditions (11 a.m.)
• Resolution No. 2021-28 to opt out of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (Laura's Law)
• Increase agreement with Ultra Link Cabling Systems, Inc. by up to $220,000
• Amendment to WIC contract with California Department of Public Health, increasing by $30,190 to $1,150,112
• Ordinance amending Chapter 1.28 of Inyo County Code on claims, scheduled for May 4

The Board unanimously approved the County's response to LADWP's draft 2021-2022 Pumping Plan, recommending a maximum pump of 58,377 acre-feet this year. The Board also approved several routine items, including hiring an Office Clerk, a modified cabling agreement, and a resolution to opt out of Laura's Law. No substantive decisions were made on the homeless safe parking project, which was only discussed during public comment.

• Approved County response to LADWP draft 2021-2022 Pumping Plan, recommending no more than 58,377 acre-feet (unanimous)
• Approved hiring one Office Clerk I/II at Range 48/52 ($2,851-$3,788) (unanimous)
• Approved application for State Surplus Property Program and authorized CAO to sign forms (unanimous)
• Modified Ultra Link Cabling agreement, increasing amount to not exceed $220,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-28 to opt out of Laura's Law (unanimous)
• Approved WIC contract Amendment A02, increasing by $30,190 to $1,150,112 (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance amending Chapter 1.28 on claims, scheduled for May 4 enactment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will consider several consent agenda items, including contracts for vault toilet pumping, chemical toilet services, and tire hauling, as well as a fiber-optic cable lease. They will also hold a workshop on the pending revocation of the Local Primacy Delegation Agreement for drinking water oversight and consider a resolution denouncing certain other resolutions.

• Vault toilet pumping contract with Madera Disposal Systems, not to exceed $49,680 (2021-2024)
• Chemical toilet services contracts with Madera Disposal Systems, $30,627 (2021-2024) and $47,720 (2021-2026)
• Tire hauling and recycling contract with American Refuse Inc., not to exceed $135,000 (2021-2024)
• Fiber-optic cable lease with California Broadband Cooperative, $1,050/month for 60 months plus $77,645.25 installation
• Workshop on pending revocation of Local Primacy Delegation Agreement for drinking water

The Board approved Resolution No. 2021-27, as amended, which condemns the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II and rescinds and denounces the 1942 and 1943 County of Inyo resolutions supporting the denial of Japanese Americans' civil and human rights. The motion carried unanimously after discussion and amendment. The Board also approved several routine contracts and agreements, including waste disposal services, a fiber-optic lease, and a behavioral health contract.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-27 denouncing and rescinding WWII-era anti-Japanese resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved $49,680 vault toilet pumping services agreement with Bishop Waste Disposal (unanimous)
• Approved $30,627 chemical toilet services agreement with Bishop Waste Disposal (unanimous)
• Approved $47,720 chemical toilet services agreement for Recycling & Waste Management (unanimous)
• Approved $135,000 tire hauling and recycling agreement with American Refuse Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-26 authorizing CalRecycle grant applications (unanimous)
• Approved $23,000 Crestwood Behavioral Health contract for residential placement (unanimous)
• Approved fiber-optic lease with California Broadband Cooperative, $1,050/month for 60 months plus $77,645.25 installation (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will hold closed sessions on real property and labor negotiations, then in open session consider personnel actions, contracts, and a workshop with the U.S. Forest Service. Key items include filling the unexpired Clerk-Recorder term, approving a detention services agreement with Kern County, and a letter on LADWP's water plan.

• Closed session: real property negotiation for APN 008-240-01 with IMACA
• Closed session: labor negotiations with multiple employee associations
• Approve hiring one HHS Administrative Assistant at Range 70 ($4,753-$5,781)
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to contract AP-2021-16 with CA Dept. of Aging, increasing by $27,827 to $1,032,222
• Approve agreement with Kern County for detention facilities, July 1, 2021-June 30, 2024

The Board directed staff to recruit applicants and appoint a screening committee for the unexpired Clerk-Recorder term, with final selection in open session. It also approved several contracts and agreements, including a Kern County detention services agreement and a First 5 California funding agreement. No action was reported from closed session.

• Directed staff to recruit and screen applicants for unexpired Clerk-Recorder term
• Approved HHS Administrative Assistant position at Range 70 ($4,753-$5,781) (5-0)
• Approved CDA Amendment 1 increasing contract by $27,827 to $1,032,222 (5-0)
• Approved Kern County detention services agreement for 2021-2024 (5-0)
• Authorized $20,000 blanket purchase order to Brown's Supply (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-25 for 2020 Maintained Mileage Log (5-0)
• Ratified First 5 California agreement up to $814,415 (5-0)
• Approved letters for FY 2022 appropriations and Olancha-Cartago project (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider a range of items, including COVID-19 testing and vaccination site agreements, personnel changes, and various contracts. The agenda includes closed-session discussions on litigation and labor negotiations. Public comment is invited, and the meeting will be held online due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approve agreements with Tri-County Fairgrounds for COVID-19 testing (up to $44,000) and vaccination (up to $800/day) services
• Authorize purchase of 78 Kenwood portable radios for Sheriff's Office (up to $45,929)
• Approve contract with Thomson Reuters for legal research (up to $48,130 over 3 years)
• Approve lease with Air Methods (Mercy Air) at Lone Pine/Death Valley Airport ($7,200/year)
• Receive presentation on proposed EMS expansion from Bishop Fire Department

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors approved a wide range of routine and operational items, including contracts for legal research and services, purchases of storage containers and radios, and a waiver of the Motor Pool policy to allow the Sheriff's Office to purchase a Jeep Rubicon for the OHV program. The board also approved several COVID-19 related agreements, including rental of fairgrounds space for testing and vaccination, and a memorandum of understanding for vaccine eligibility. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Thomson Reuters legal research contract up to $48,130.14 over 3 years (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Jarvis, Fay & Gibson LLP contract, increasing limit to $110,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 3 storage containers from Container Alliance up to $19,503.75 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2 storage containers from Conexwest up to $13,549.48 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 78 Kenwood portable radios from Mobile Relay Associates up to $45,929.00 (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of Motor Pool policy to allow RFP for Jeep Rubicon for OHV program (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Mercy Air for Lone Pine/Death Valley Airport land up to $7,200/year (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-24 waiving certain Environmental Health fees for 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a cannabis cultivation license expansion for ShadeGrown Farms, LLC, and consider several budget amendments and contracts, including a photocopy lease increase and a grant for a water main project. The agenda also includes closed-session discussions on litigation and labor negotiations, plus routine reports and personnel actions.

• Public hearing on ShadeGrown Farms, LLC request to expand cannabis cultivation license to over 5,000 sq ft
• Amend photocopy lease with Canon Financial Services from $125,000 to $156,000
• Approve $145,478 USDA grant for Independence Water Main Installation Project
• Approve $31,439.89 contract with Eldridge Electric & Son for Progress House Generator Project
• Approve $115,000 purchase of 100 HP ProBook laptops and docking stations

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a license modification for ShadeGrown Farms LLC, allowing the commercial cannabis business to expand its cultivation from under 5,000 square feet to over 5,000 square feet, contingent on the licensee holding the county harmless from legal challenges. The board also approved several other items, including a $115,000 purchase of laptops and docking stations, a $145,478 USDA grant for the Independence Water Main Installation Project, and a $31,439.89 contract for the Progress House Generator Project. No substantive decisions were made in closed session, and the board approved the 2021 Federal Legislative Platform by consensus.

• Approved ShadeGrown Farms cannabis license modification to over 5,000 sq ft (unanimous)
• Approved $115,000 purchase of 100 HP laptops and docking stations (unanimous)
• Approved $145,478 USDA grant for Independence Water Main Installation (unanimous)
• Awarded $31,439.89 contract to Eldridge Electric for Progress House Generator (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 legal services agreement with Angelo Kilday & Kildruff LLP (unanimous)
• Approved $156,000 Canon lease payment amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $19,340 contract for ICOE North Star Counseling Program (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Federal Legislative Platform by consensus

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will hold a closed session to discuss existing litigation with LADWP and labor negotiations with several employee organizations. In open session, they will consider a workshop with U.S. Forest Service leadership to secure funding for deferred maintenance on the Inyo National Forest, along with various personnel actions, agreements, and appointments.

• Closed session on LADWP litigation (CA 5th District Court of Appeal Case No. F081389; Kern County Sup. Ct. Case Nos. BCV-18-101260-TSC, BCV-18-101261-TSC, BCV-18-101262-TSC)
• Closed session on labor negotiations with DSA, EOAA, ICCOA, ICEA, ICPPOA, IHSS Workers, LEAA, and unrepresented employees
• Approve MOU with Sierra Nevada Alliance for three AmeriCorps members, not to exceed $7,125 per member (April 5 - September 18, 2021)
• Approve Resolution No. 2021-22 authorizing assignment of a solid waste franchise and amendments with Madera Disposal Systems and Preferred Septic and Disposal
• Workshop with U.S. Forest Service to secure funding for Deferred Maintenance projects on the Inyo National Forest (12 P.M.)

The Board supported a letter to the Governor requesting that the state allow indoor dining and theater operations in counties in the Purple Tier, and to ease tier restrictions for rural counties. The Board also directed staff to focus on vaccinations, contact tracing, and education, while still acting on egregious public health violations. Several other items were approved, including a franchise agreement amendment, appointments, and a resolution for a water main project.

• Supported letter to Governor requesting indoor dining and theater reopening in Purple Tier counties
• Directed staff to prioritize vaccinations, contact tracing, and education over enforcement
• Approved hiring of one Integrated Case Worker I (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Sierra Nevada Alliance for three AmeriCorps members (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-22 and franchise agreement amendments with Bishop Waste Disposal and Preferred Septic (unanimous)
• Appointed Teresa McFarland to ESAAA Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Approved CDPH Agreement Amendment No. 2 increasing contract by $43,302 (unanimous)
• Appointed Don Bright and David Blacker to SIAAC (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will hold a workshop on the Vacant Lands Inventory and zoning/general plan evaluations to promote housing opportunities, and will provide direction on the Environmental Impact Report. The board will also consider several personnel actions, including hiring an Office Clerk and a term-limited nurse, and approve various contracts and budget amendments.

• Workshop on Vacant Lands Inventory and Zoning/General Plan Evaluations for housing opportunities
• Hire one Office Clerk I or II (Range 48: $2,851-$3,454 or Range 50: $2,975-$3,619)
• Hire one term-limited Registered Nurse (Range 78: $5,741-$6,976) or Public Health Nurse (Range 80: $6,018-$7,320)
• Approve blanket purchase order up to $25,000 for video services
• Amend FY 2020-2021 budget by $350,000 for Construction in Progress

The Board directed Planning staff to prepare an Environmental Impact Report and identify parcels for proposed General Plan and zoning changes to promote housing opportunities. The Board also approved several personnel hires, contracts, and a budget amendment, all unanimously.

• Directed Planning to prepare an EIR and identify parcels for General Plan and zoning changes to promote housing
• Approved hiring one Office Clerk I or II at Range 48 or 50
• Approved hiring one term-limited Registered Nurse or Public Health Nurse
• Appointed Kat Duncan to the Child Care Planning Council
• Approved a blanket purchase order up to $25,000 for video services from Benjamin Ditto
• Authorized payment of $48,069.57 to Conspec Inc. for an emergency water line installation
• Awarded a contract to Rocky Mountain Tree-Ring Research, Inc. for up to $15,000
• Approved a $350,000 budget amendment for the Consolidated Office Building

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will consider several personnel actions, including hiring seasonal park workers, a parks specialist, a correctional nurse, and reclassifying road department positions. They will also vote on consent items like a $178,604.97 contract for election standby generators, a $30,000 training purchase order, and a $25,000 used truck purchase. A public hearing is scheduled for an ordinance amending county code, and the board will discuss a letter supporting state legislation.

• Hire 3 seasonal Park and Campground Maintenance Helpers ($15.97-$19.35/hr)
• Approve $178,604.97 contract with Eldridge Electric & Sons for election standby generators
• Approve $85,000 janitorial supplies contract with Mission Janitorial
• Approve $140,000 contract with Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District for grant administration
• Public hearing on ordinance amending Inyo County Code Section 18.78.340

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors approved several personnel changes, including hiring three seasonal park maintenance helpers, adding a full-time parks specialist, hiring an APAR correctional nurse, and reclassifying road department positions. They also approved contracts for a generator installation project, janitorial supplies, and a grant administration agreement, along with resolutions for the Owens River Clean-up and a design-build project. The board selected Amy Weurdig as the new Director of Child Support Services in closed session.

• Approved hiring three seasonal Park and Campground Maintenance Helpers (Range PT50, $15.97-$19.35).
• Approved adding one full-time Parks Specialist and deleting two seasonal park positions.
• Approved hiring one APAR Correctional Nurse (Range 78/80, $30.75-$39.23/hour).
• Approved reclassifying two Road Maintenance Worker positions to Heavy Equipment Operator I.
• Approved adding one Equipment Operator Lead and deleting one Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
• Approved Resolution 2021-18 waiving solid waste fees for Owens River Clean-up (Feb 1-May 31).
• Approved $178,604.97 contract with Eldridge Electric for generator installation and trailer purchase.
• Approved $85,000 janitorial supplies contract with Mission Janitorial (2021-2024).

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Appeal No. 2020-01 (Cimino/Gleason) of Conditional Use Permit 2019-18/IMACA, with a recommendation to deny the appeal. The board will also discuss redistricting after the 2020 Census, consider a $600,000 contract with Mono County for aging services, and review the mid-year financial report. Several closed-session items are scheduled, including potential litigation and public employment appointments.

• Appeal No. 2020-01 (Cimino/Gleason) of Conditional Use Permit 2019-18/IMACA - public hearing and possible denial
• Contract with County of Mono for Eastern Sierra Area Agency on Aging services, $600,000 for July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
• Payment to Dominion Voting Systems of $15,578.88 for software license maintenance and warranty
• Resolution No. 2021-17 authorizing Off-Highway Vehicle Grant application to State Parks
• Mid-Year Financial Report for FY 2020-2021 with budget action items (4/5 vote required)

The Board voted 3-2 to uphold an appeal and deny a conditional use permit for IMACA's safe parking project for homeless individuals near the Bishop School Farm, with Supervisors Griffiths and Totheroh dissenting. The Board also approved several routine items, including a $15,578.88 payment to Dominion Voting Systems, a $600,000 contract with Mono County for aging services, and the mid-year budget report. A proclamation declaring March 2021 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month was approved unanimously.

• Upheld Appeal 2020-01, denying Conditional Use Permit 2019-18 for IMACA safe parking project (3-2)
• Approved $15,578.88 payment to Dominion Voting Systems for software license and warranty (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-17 authorizing OHV grant application submittal (unanimous)
• Ratified $600,000 contract with Mono County for ESAAA services (unanimous)
• Accepted FY 2020-2021 Mid-Year Financial Report and approved budget actions (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Appointed Gordon Greene as Veterans Service Officer in closed session (unanimous)

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The Board of Supervisors will consider several departmental actions including staff recruitment for Health & Human Services and the Water Department. The agenda also includes a contract for police utility vehicles and various departmental reports.

• Hiring of one Administrative Analyst I or II for Health & Human Services
• Hiring of five seasonal Field Assistant I positions for the Water Department
• Contract with Bishop Ford for four Ford Explorer Police Utility Units and one Ford Expedition SSV for $231,536.76
• Bid package approval for the Progress House Generator Project
• Amendment No. 2 to the Build to Suit Lease Agreement for the Inyo County Consolidated Office Building

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The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will hold a closed session for performance evaluations and labor negotiations, then an open session with reports and public comment. Key decisions include a request to reassign a solid waste franchise from Preferred Septic to Madera Disposal Systems, with staff recommending an amendment to preserve competition, and budget adjustments for the Bishop Airport runway project, including a $492,066 increase in federal revenue and approval of change orders. The board will also consider personnel changes in the District Attorney's office, a contract for an after-school arts program, and a legal services agreement.

• Consider assigning Preferred Septic's franchise to Madera Disposal Systems or amending the agreement (staff recommendation)
• Amend Bishop Airport Runway 12-30 budget: increase revenue by $492,066 and appropriations by $492,066 (4/5ths vote)
• Approve resolutions ratifying change orders and recording notice of completion for Bishop Airport runway project
• Change District Attorney's office: delete one Investigator Assistant position, add one Criminal Investigator I-II
• Approve contract with Inyo Council for the Arts for after-school music/arts program, not to exceed $12,600

The Board voted unanimously to change the District Attorney's Office staffing, adding a Criminal Investigator I-II position. It also directed staff to work with waste haulers on a franchise agreement amendment to maintain competition, rather than approving the assignment of Preferred Septic's franchise to Bishop Waste. Several contracts and agreements were approved, including an AmeriCorps field assistant agreement and a COVID-19 data-sharing agreement.

• Approved DA's Office staffing change: delete one DA Investigator Assistant, add one Criminal Investigator I-II (unanimous)
• Authorized AmeriCorps field assistant agreement with Sierra Nevada Alliance, up to $21,375 (unanimous)
• Approved COVID-19 database data use agreement with California Department of Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved after-school music/arts program contract with Inyo Council for the Arts, up to $12,600 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for ESTA's FTA grant application for fleet electrification planning (unanimous)
• Directed staff to work with waste haulers on franchise agreement amendment to preserve competition (consensus)
• Approved Bishop Airport runway rehab budget amendment and resolutions (unanimous 4-0)
• Ratified legal services contract with Rivera Hewitt Paul LLC, up to $100,000 (unanimous)

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The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will consider personnel actions, grant applications, contracts, and appointments. The board will also receive updates on COVID-19 and public comment.

• Approve hiring one Program Supervisor (Range 70, $4,753-$5,781) in Health & Human Services
• Approve Federal FY2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant application (Resolution 2021-12)
• Approve Federal FY2020 Homeland Security Grant application (Resolution 2021-13)
• Ratify contract with Emily Faircloth for tobacco education evaluation, up to $60,000
• Ratify contract with California Association of Environmental Health Administrators, up to $80,000

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a series of administrative actions, including reclassifying a Human Services Supervisor position to a Program Supervisor, submitting applications for federal emergency management and homeland security grants, and making appointments to county committees. The board also ratified contracts for tobacco education evaluation and environmental health services. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on routine approvals and reports.

• Approved reclassifying one Human Services Supervisor to Program Supervisor (unanimous)
• Approved EMPG grant application and Resolution 2021-12 (unanimous)
• Approved HSGP grant application and Resolution 2021-13 (unanimous)
• Appointed six members to Emergency Medical Care Committee (unanimous)
• Reappointed three and appointed one to Eastern Sierra Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Ratified $60,000 contract with Emily Faircloth for tobacco education evaluation (unanimous)
• Ratified $80,000 contract with CAEHA for environmental health services (unanimous)

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The Board of Supervisors will consider several departmental requests including the redirection of homeless housing funds and a network cabling contract. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a commercial cannabis license revocation appeal.

• Redirect $72,340.00 in HHAP-2 Program funds to Eastern Sierra Continuum of Care
• Certify expenditure of $23,778.95 related to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act
• Approve Right of Entry for North Round Valley Road Bridge Replacement Project
• Ratify a DEA agreement for cannabis eradication funding up to $25,000
• Approve network cabling infrastructure installation up to $195,000

The Board of Supervisors held a continued hearing on revoking commercial cannabis license #000142 for non-payment. After discussion, the Board unanimously agreed to reinstate the license if the licensee's check clears the bank, and revoke it if it doesn't. All other agenda items were approved unanimously, including a campground reservation, an HHAP-2 fund redirect, and several administrative agreements.

• Approved campground reservation at Portuguese Joe Campground for Oct 7-10, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU redirecting $72,340 in HHAP-2 homeless funds to Eastern Sierra CoC (unanimous)
• Certified $23,778.95 in Yucca Mountain AULG funds expended and authorized submission to DOE (unanimous)
• Approved Right of Entry with LADWP for North Round Valley Road Bridge Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-11 authorizing ESCOG Sustainable Recreation and Ecosystem Management Program (unanimous)
• Appointed Planning Commissioners for Districts 2, 4, and 5 to four-year terms (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Neil Woodruff to Southern Inyo Airport Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Ratified DEA agreement for cannabis eradication up to $25,000 (unanimous)

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The Inyo County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a range of items, including a proposed ordinance amending commercial cannabis business license rules, a new COVID-19 prevention program, and several personnel hires. The board will also hold closed-session discussions on litigation with LADWP, a public employment matter, and labor negotiations. The meeting is being held online due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Ordinance 1262 amending commercial cannabis business license sections 5.40.090, 5.40.100, 5.40.150
• Approval of Inyo County COVID-19 Prevention Program (CPP)
• Purchase of 2021 Ford F350 truck from Bishop Ford, not to exceed $38,464.71
• Hiring of one Prevention Specialist (Range 60, $3,758-$4,564) and one Social Worker III/IV (Range 70/73)
• Contract with Chatterbox, LLC for Bilingual Training and Support, not to exceed $15,000

The Board unanimously enacted Ordinance 1262 amending commercial cannabis business license sections of the county code. It also approved several personnel hires, a COVID-19 prevention program, a truck purchase, and various contracts and resolutions. All votes were unanimous.

• Enacted Ordinance 1262 amending commercial cannabis business license sections (unanimous)
• Approved hiring one Prevention Specialist at Range 60 ($3,758-$4,564) (unanimous)
• Approved hiring one Social Worker III or IV at Range 70/73 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2021 Ford F350 from Bishop Ford, not to exceed $38,464.71 (unanimous)
• Approved Inyo County COVID-19 Prevention Program (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 prior-year Public Defender invoice to Pierce Fire Investigation (unanimous)
• Approved DHCS behavioral health contract amendment (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Statement of Investment Policy and Resolution 2021-09 (unanimous)

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The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will elect officers, hear department reports, and consider a COVID-19 update. They will decide on several personnel hires, a $3.3 million bridge construction contract, and multiple cannabis license deadline extensions. The board will also discuss a letter to Airbnb about discouraging bookings during the regional stay-at-home order.

• Award $3,334,502.55 contract to Spiess Construction for North Round Valley Bridge Over Pine Creek Replacement Project
• Approve $800,000 purchase order for office furnishings for new building at 1360 N. Main Street, Bishop
• Ratify $163,000 telepsychiatry contract with North American Mental Health Services
• Extend deadlines for commercial cannabis business licenses 000123, 000124, 000125, 000128, 000142
• Approve $120,000 agreement with eXemplar Human Services for social service reporting tools

The Board of Supervisors unanimously awarded a $3,334,502.55 construction contract to Spiess Construction Company for the North Round Valley Bridge Over Pine Creek Replacement Project. The Board also approved several personnel hires, increased Motor Pool purchasing authority, and approved a letter to Airbnb requesting cooperation in discouraging bookings during the Regional Stay-at-Home Order. A public hearing on the revocation of a cannabis license was continued to January 19.

• Awarded $3,334,502.55 North Round Valley Bridge contract to Spiess Construction (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of 4 positions: Office Tech III, Administrative Analyst I-III, 2 Program Services Assistants, Building Maintenance Worker I-IV (unanimous)
• Increased Motor Pool purchasing authority with Bishop Ford by $20,000 to $45,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $7,209 purchase order to Inyo Mono Body Shop for vehicle repairs (unanimous)
• Approved sending letter to Airbnb and short-term rental operators requesting compliance with Stay-at-Home Order (unanimous)
• Approved $800,000 purchase order for office furnishings for new Bishop office building (unanimous)
• Approved $163,000 telepsychiatry contract with North American Mental Health Services (unanimous)
• Continued cannabis license revocation hearing for license #000142 to January 19 (unanimous)