Inyo County public meetings in 2022

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two zoning text amendments to comply with state housing element requirements and to add a reasonable accommodation procedure for fair housing. They will also consider waiving the first reading of an ordinance to streamline permitting for electric vehicle charging systems. The consent agenda includes a $95,000 boardroom multimedia replacement contract and a $339,584.55 asphalt purchase.

• Public hearing on Zone Text Amendment 2022-02 for Housing Element Compliance (Ordinance 1290)
• Public hearing on Zone Text Amendment 2022-03 for Reasonable Accommodation (Ordinance 1291)
• First reading waiver for Electric Vehicle Charging System Streamlined Permitting Process (Ordinance 1292)
• Agreement with Western Audio Visual and Security for Boardroom Multimedia Replacement Project up to $95,000
• Purchase of 2,185 tons of plant mixed asphalt from Granite Construction for $339,584.55

The Board approved two ordinances to update zoning text for state housing and fair housing compliance. They also authorized a $339,584.55 purchase of plant mixed asphalt and approved a new budget policy for the Transient Occupancy Tax District Improvement Fund.

• Approved $339,584.55 asphalt purchase from Granite Construction (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1290 for Housing Element state compliance (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1291 for Reasonable Accommodation zoning procedures (4-0)
• Approved $95,000 contract with Western Audio Visual and Security (4-0)
• Approved Transient Occupancy Tax District Improvement Fund Budget Policy (4-0)
• Approved 5.34% CPI adjustment for waste hauling service fees (4-0)
• Approved FY 2022 EMPG Program Application and Resolution 2022-52 (4-0)
• Approved proclamations honoring outgoing Supervisors Dan Totheroh and Rick Pucci (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a workshop on commercial cannabis business license fees, consider authorizing non-disclosure agreements with internet service providers for broadband expansion, and certify federal funding for the Yucca Mountain Repository Assessment Office. The agenda also includes a closed session on anticipated litigation regarding fire damage to a property and an existing lawsuit.

• Workshop on commercial cannabis business license fees
• Authorize CAO to enter non-disclosure agreements with ISPs for broadband expansion
• Certify $49,566.17 in federal funds for Yucca Mountain Repository Assessment Office
• Approve application for California Cultural and Historical Endowment Museum Grant Program
• Closed session: anticipated litigation over fire damage to Commander's House Property

The Board of Supervisors approved measures to facilitate broadband network expansion and applied for a California museum grant. They also certified the expenditure of federal funds related to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act. The Board declined to raise regular commercial cannabis business license fees at this time.

• Authorized CAO to enter into non-disclosure agreements with internet service providers (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-50 to destroy records received from ISPs under non-disclosure agreements (4-0)
• Certified $49,566.17 in federal funds expended under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-51 for a California museum grant program application (4-0)
• Denied request to raise regular commercial cannabis business license fees
• Approved minutes from December 6, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will hold a workshop on a proposed countywide business license for unincorporated areas and receive a quarterly wildfire preparedness update. The board will also consider operational changes at the Independence and Lone Pine landfills, approve a $117,110.52 maternal health funding agreement, and declare surplus vehicles for auction. Closed session items include negotiations on Digital 395 broadband assets and labor contracts.

• Workshop on proposed countywide business license for unincorporated areas
• Quarterly presentation from County Wildfire Preparedness Coordinator
• Operational changes: closing Independence and Lone Pine landfills for a half-hour lunch break
• Ratify Maternal Child Adolescent Health agreement with California Department of Public Health for $117,110.52
• Closed session: negotiations on price and terms for Digital 395 broadband node sites and fiber optic lines

The Board approved a $117,110.52 maternal and child health funding agreement and authorized the auction of surplus vehicles and equipment. The Board also supported the formation of a working group to explore a potential countywide business license. A proposal regarding operational changes to landfills was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved proclamation for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (4-0)
• Authorized sale of Ag Commissioner surplus vehicles via Public Surplus auction (4-0)
• Approved $117,110.52 MCAH Agreement No. 202214 with CA Dept of Public Health (4-0)
• Authorized sale of Public Works surplus vehicles and equipment via Public Surplus auction (4-0)
• Supported formation of a working group to explore a countywide business license
• Approved minutes from November 29, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Pulled item regarding operational changes to Independence and Lone Pine landfills

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting an interim ordinance that temporarily suspends new short-term rentals of residential units in all unincorporated areas of Inyo County. Other notable items include ratifying a property purchase in Lone Pine, approving a $94,500 contract for indigent legal defense, and accepting a $1.7 million public health emergency preparedness grant. The Board will also meet as the Board of Equalization to hear assessment appeals from Xanterra Parks & Resorts.

• Interim ordinance to suspend new short-term rentals in all unincorporated areas
• Ratify purchase of 605 S. Main Street, Lone Pine, from Carl Shrawder Trust
• Approve $94,500 contract with Victoria Campbell for indigent legal defense services
• Ratify $1,696,173 grant from California Department of Public Health for emergency preparedness
• Approve $172,000 increase to Team Environmental contract for recycling and waste management

The Board approved an interim ordinance temporarily suspending new short-term rentals of residential units in unincorporated areas. Other key actions included approving a $1.69M public health emergency preparedness agreement and ratifying a real property purchase in Lone Pine.

• Adopted interim Ordinance 1289 suspending new short-term rentals in unincorporated areas (4-0)
• Approved $1,696,173 agreement with CA Dept of Public Health for emergency preparedness (4-0)
• Ratified purchase of real property at 605 S. Main Street, Lone Pine (4-0)
• Approved $94,500 contract for indigent legal defense services with Victoria Campbell, Esq. (4-0)
• Approved $172,000 contract increase for Team Environmental (4-0)
• Appointed Jared Smith to the Inyo Fish & Wildlife Commission (4-0)
• Approved $8,725 monthly contract for Water Department Deputy Director Dr. Holly Alpert (4-0)
• Authorized $112,500 Hazard Mitigation grant and budget amendment (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution to formally determine vested mining rights for the Panamint Valley Limestone Quarry. They will also hold a hearing on the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan and consider approving a resolution to use those funds. Other items include amending the mental health budget and contract, and recognizing Veterans Day.

• Public hearing and decision on vested mining rights for Panamint Valley Limestone Quarry (Item 14)
• Public hearing and approval of Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan resolution (Item 15)
• Amend mental health budget by $143,000 and increase contract with Crestwood Behavioral Health to $203,000 (Item 13)
• Approve proclamation recognizing November 11, 2022 as Veterans Day (Item 7)
• Approve closure of Sunset Road in Bishop for utility pole placement (Item 11)

The Board of Supervisors approved several administrative items, including a housing allocation resolution and a budget amendment for behavioral health. They also confirmed vested mining rights for the Panamint Valley Limestone Quarry and authorized a victim assistance grant.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-47 confirming Vested Mining Rights for Panamint Valley Limestone Quarry (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-48 authorizing projects using Permanent Local Housing Allocation Funds (4-0)
• Approved $143,000 budget amendment and contract increase for Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. (4-0)
• Authorized acceptance of FY 22-23 Victim/Witness Assistance Program grant from Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-46 renaming the Agriculture Resource Advisory Board to Agriculture Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Approved closure of Sunset Road in Bishop on Nov 29, 2022, for utility pole placement (4-0)
• Approved proclamation declaring November 11, 2022, as Veterans Day (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the November 1, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider terminating the local emergency for the July 2022 Fairview Fire and continuing three other local emergencies (Death Valley flash flooding, Tropical Storm Kay flooding, and the 2017 snowpack runoff emergency). They will also adopt findings under AB 361 related to the COVID-19 state of emergency. Other items include approving a lease for airport office space, purchasing a dump truck, and approving change orders for a road project.

• Terminate local emergency for Fairview Fire (July 2022)
• Continue local emergency for Death Valley flash flooding (August 2022)
• Continue local emergency for Tropical Storm Kay flooding (September 2022)
• Approve lease agreement for Room 104 at 703 Airport Rd. at $180/month for 5 years
• Authorize purchase of 2024 Freightliner dump truck for up to $204,279.95

The Board authorized the purchase of a new dump truck and approved contract changes for the Grandview/Knight Manor Slurry Project. They also updated several local emergency proclamations and ratified a lease with the General Services Administration.

• Approved purchase of one 2024 Freightliner dump truck for not to exceed $204,279.95 (4-0)
• Approved $43,968 budget increase and change orders for Grandview/Knight Manor Slurry Project, increasing contract to $506,735.01 (4-0)
• Terminated local emergency for the Fairview Fire (4-0)
• Continued local emergencies for Death Valley flash floods, South County flash floods, and 'Here It Comes Emergency' (4-0)
• Approved lease with General Services Administration for Room 104, Airport Annex Building, not to exceed $180 per month (4-0)
• Approved master services agreement with Armstrong Consultants for airport services not to exceed $10,000 (4-0)
• Approved submittal of Federal Fiscal Year 2022 HSGP Grant Application (4-0)
• Adopted AB 361 findings to continue COVID-19 pandemic emergency measures (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider purchasing a snowplow for $294,816 and a wheel loader for $243,503, receive a presentation on short-term rentals, and vote on resolutions supporting veterans and adopting self-insurance. A pre-hearing conference on property assessment appeals is also scheduled.

• Authorize purchase of 2024 International Snowplow from PB Loader Corp for $294,816.13
• Authorize purchase of John Deere 624P Wheel Loader from Coastline Equipment for $243,503.02
• Receive presentation on short-term rental status and provide direction
• Approve Resolution No. 2022-42 supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans
• Ratify shelter service agreement with UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program for $63,741

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation from CalRecycle regarding a threatened compliance order for mandatory commercial recycling program implementation gaps. In open session, the Board will consider several consent agenda items, including a $526,136 grant for senior center improvements and a $485,725 contract for senior services, both contingent on future budget approval. The Board will also hear an update on broadband task force activities and make appointments to state and regional boards.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (CalRecycle compliance order for commercial recycling gaps)
• Ratify $526,136 grant from California Department of Aging for senior center infrastructure improvements (ESAAA)
• Ratify $485,725 contract with California Department of Aging for regional senior services (ESAAA)
• Approve $155,500 contract for HVAC upgrade design at Inyo County Courthouse (Etchemendy Engineering)
• Approve resolution accepting perpetual right-of-way grants from BLM for 15 roads on federal land

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a workshop to develop a five-year housing plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation. The body is also considering the acceptance of a $175,000 grant from the California Fire Safe Council and the return of over $116,000 in unspent health and tobacco funds to the state.

• Receipt of $175,000 California Fire Safe Council 2022 County Coordinator grant
• Return of $60,000 in unspent COVID-19 response funds and $56,478 in tobacco prevention funds to CDPH
• Authorization to sell surplus motor pool vehicles via Public Surplus and Enterprise Fleet Management
• Notice of Completion for the Lone Pine HHS HVAC Project
• Appointments to the Agricultural Resource Advisory Board

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss various administrative updates, including personnel changes and budget amendments. The meeting includes a closed session regarding litigation and labor negotiations, as well as a proposal to waive disposal fees for fire cleanup.

• Resolution No. 2022-39 to waive solid waste disposal and gate fees for Fairview Fire clean up
• Resolution No. 2022-37 to establish an Electronic Recording Delivery System
• Return of $43,463 in unspent grant funds to the California Department of Public Health
• Proclamation declaring October 10, 2022 as Indigenous People's Day
• Proposed ordinance to rescind Section 3.20.035 of the Inyo County Code

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review and adopt the final budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The meeting includes several contract approvals for health, legal, and coroner services, as well as public works project authorizations.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Final Board Approved Budget
• Contract with Iris Telehealth Medical Group for telepsychiatry services not to exceed $200,000
• Contract with Hanson Bridgett LLP for law enforcement legal services for $100,000
• Contract with Clair Concrete, Inc. for site work not to exceed $113,260
• Purchase order for Bellingham Marine Industries, Inc. for dock components not to exceed $136,843

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2022-2023 County Budget. Other business includes proclaiming a local emergency due to flood damage in the South County and approving several health and public works contracts.

• Review and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 County Budget
• Resolution No. 2022-25 proclaiming a Local Emergency due to South County flood damage
• WIC contract with California Department of Public Health not to exceed $1,342,437
• Public Works contract amendment for Fountainhead of Anaheim increasing total to $671,039.51
• Tobacco Control Program agreement not to exceed $300,000

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several contract approvals, including telephone system maintenance and crisis care services. They will also discuss terminating or continuing various local emergency declarations related to weather events.

• Mitel telephone system licensing and hardware maintenance not to exceed $66,350
• Crisis Care Mobile Unit Consulting Services not to exceed $155,000.00
• First 5 Community Grant services for Bishop Indian Head Start up to $13,000
• First 5 Community Grant services for Discovery Point Preschool up to $17,000
• Continuum of Care Grants Management consulting not to exceed $42,000

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider appointing Nate Greenberg as County Administrative Officer and may proclaim a local emergency due to flood damage in Death Valley. Additional items include a public hearing on the 6th Cycle Housing Element and various departmental contracts.

• Appointment of Nate Greenberg as County Administrative Officer at $16,879 per month
• Proclamation of a Local Emergency due to flood damage in Death Valley National Park
• Subcontract agreement with Advocates for Human Potential for $150,000
• Gas Extraction Well Equipment Project contract with BSE General Engineering, Inc. for $47,604.05
• Telephone Triage Services agreement with County of Nevada not to exceed $34,500

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss personnel evaluations and labor negotiations in closed session. Open session items include updating purchasing codes, approving disaster housing ordinances, and awarding several public works and health contracts.

• Ordinance 1286 to permit habitation of temporary emergency dwellings after a disaster
• Contract for Diaz Lake Water System Upgrade awarded to Clair Concrete, Inc. for $409,190.00
• California Oral Health Program Grant Agreement not to exceed $715,565
• Ordinance 1285 to repeal and replace Title VI of the Inyo County Code regarding purchasing
• Cyber Security Awareness Training payment to SHI International not to exceed $15,620.00

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is convening a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The session focuses on the County Administrator's employment and performance, as well as labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations.

• Public employment and performance evaluation of the County Administrator
• Labor negotiations with Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA)
• Labor negotiations with Inyo County Employees Association (ICEA)
• Labor negotiations with Inyo County Correctional Officers Association (ICCOA)
• Labor negotiations with Inyo County Probation Peace Officers Association (ICPPOA)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss calling an election for a Transient Occupancy Tax on short-term rentals in unincorporated areas. The meeting also includes reviews of county purchasing policies and emergency dwelling habitation rules.

• Proposed Transient Occupancy Tax on unincorporated short-term rentals for Nov 8, 2022 election
• Vehicle maintenance purchase orders for Bishop Automotive ($90,000) and Mr. K's ($40,000)
• Ordinance 1286 to permit habitation of temporary emergency dwellings after a disaster
• License agreement with Skydive Yosemite for use of Lone Pine/Death Valley Airport
• Proposed Ordinance 1285 to repeal and replace Title VI of the Inyo County Code regarding purchasing

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss potential ballot measures for the Transient Occupancy Tax and hold a public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments. Other business includes labor negotiations and fee waivers for Fairview Fire recovery.

• Resolution No. 2022-25 to waive certain fees for Fairview Fire recovery
• Proposed ordinance amending Inyo County Code Section 12.18.100 regarding insurance requirements
• Proposed ordinance repealing Inyo County Code Section 18.78.350
• Public hearing on zoning ordinance amending Section 18.44.030(G) and adding several other sections
• Discussion on Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and possible ballot measures

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a local emergency proclamation regarding the Fairview Fire in the West Bishop area. The body is also reviewing several contracts for health services, homeless consultation, and legal representation.

• Ratification of local emergency declaration for the Fairview Fire
• Agreement with County Medical Services Program for Local Indigent Care Needs Implementation Grant not to exceed $649,538.00
• Contract with Symmetric Solutions, Inc. for HMIS and CE consulting services not to exceed $33,600.00
• Request to consolidate Southern Inyo Healthcare District election with the November 8, 2022 General Election
• Discussion on maintenance and lease options for Mendenhall Park in Big Pine

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss various county contracts, personnel changes, and a legal conference regarding litigation with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. The meeting includes a presentation on proposed updates to the county purchasing policy.

• Legal services contract with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo for $320,000
• Pharmaceutical services contract with Dwayne's Friendly Pharmacy up to $650,000
• Payment to DFM Associates for software license maintenance of $15,720
• Professional services contract for Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector at $8,012 per month
• MOU with Altrusa International Foundation of Eastern Sierra for $4,538

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several consent agenda items including library pension liabilities and various health and human services contracts. The meeting also includes a public hearing on assessment appeals local rules and a presentation regarding infrastructure upgrades in Bishop.

• Library pension liability payment not to exceed $17,500
• Health & Human Services grant increase of $1,143,226.00
• Anne Sippi Clinic Treatment Group residential placement contract up to $81,000
• Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital psychiatric services up to $50,000
• The SmithWaters Group mental health advocacy agreement up to $21,600

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will receive a presentation and conduct a site tour regarding the Fish Springs Fish Hatchery. The meeting also includes several contract approvals and a proposed ordinance regarding military equipment.

• Proposed Ordinance 1280 adopting Sheriff's Office policy on military equipment per AB 481
• Contract with The Ferguson Group, LLC for Federal Advocacy Services not to exceed $101,000
• Contract with Bakersfield Recovery Services, Inc. for residential alcohol and drug treatment not to exceed $30,000
• Agreement with LexisNexis for legal information subscription not to exceed $17,892
• Resolution No. 2022-22 for the recording of a Notice of Completion for the Cactus Flats Road project

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and discuss policies regarding military equipment for the Sheriff's Office and District Attorney. The meeting includes various contract approvals for waste hauling, legal services, and public safety equipment.

• Proposed Ordinance 1279 regarding District Attorney policy on military equipment pursuant to AB 481
• Proposed ordinance regarding Sheriff's Office policy on military equipment pursuant to AB 481
• Waste hauling contract for Olancha, Keeler, and Darwin with Preferred Septic and Disposal not to exceed $286,055.81
• Purchase of one 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willy's Sport not to exceed $50,267
• Purchase of 13 Safariland armored vests and carriers not to exceed $24,766

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing regarding commercial cannabis cultivation licenses in zones 4 and 5G. The meeting also includes numerous contract approvals for public defender services, coroner services, and county maintenance.

• Public hearing on commercial cannabis business licenses for cultivation in zones 4 and 5G
• Public Defender contracts for Gerard B. Harvey ($486,000), Terry K. Walker ($396,000), Elizabeth Corpora ($432,000), and Mark A. Johnson ($493,650)
• Purchase of a Truxor Amphibious Tool Machine from FloridAquatic not to exceed $190,000
• Contract for autopsy services with Eva S. Wasef, M.D. not to exceed $175,000
• Proposed ordinance adopting the District Attorney Policy Regarding Military Equipment Pursuant to AB 481