Inyo County public meetings in 2023

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will consider several budget amendments, including a $70,000 transfer to support a sheriff dispatch technology upgrade and a $100,000 allocation for deferred maintenance. The board will also vote on resolutions to defer CARE Court implementation until 2026 and to approve grant applications for emergency management and homeland security. Closed session items include real property negotiations for a Bishop property and labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations.

• Budget amendment for Jail CAD RMS Project: $70,000 for sheriff dispatch technology upgrade (4/5ths vote required)
• Budget amendment for Deferred Maintenance Project: $100,000 from federal funds (4/5ths vote required)
• Resolution No. 2023-44 to defer SB 43 (CARE Court) implementation until January 1, 2026
• Accept $3,200 wildfire preparedness grant from California Fire Safe Council and CalOES
• Closed session: real property negotiation for 269 N. Main St., Bishop with SSWl9 LLC

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss and decide on several items, including a memorandum of understanding with the Bureau of Land Management for exploratory drilling at the Mojave Property, a contract for budget software, and an ordinance adjusting elected official salaries. The agenda also includes presentations on the Northern Inyo County Local Hospital District and the Lone Pine Backcountry Fly-in, as well as closed-session discussions on litigation and labor negotiations.

• Approve MOU with BLM for exploratory drilling at Mojave Property
• Approve $65,625 ClearGov budget software subscription
• Approve Ordinance 1303 amending elected official salaries
• Ratify $423,621 annual Future of Public Health funding agreement
• Receive update on Northern Inyo County Local Hospital District

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold a public hearing on extending the temporary moratorium on new short-term rentals in unincorporated areas. The board will also select Cal-Ore Life Flight LLC as the 911 ambulance service provider for the Bishop operating area, requiring a four-fifths vote for associated budget amendments. Additionally, the agenda includes the award of a $215,898.99 contract for the Jail Administration Remodel and the purchase of road equipment.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 1302 to extend the temporary moratorium on new short-term rentals in all land use designations throughout the unincorporated area.
• Approval of an agreement with Cal-Ore Life Flight LLC (DBA Sierra Life Flight) for 911 ambulance services in the Bishop operating area, including budget amendments of $169,352 and $106,327.
• Award of the Jail Administration Remodel contract to Pagenkopp Company, Inc. of Big Pine, CA in the amount of $215,898.99.
• Authorization to purchase a John Deere 624 P-Tier Wheel Loader for $282,283.03 and a John Deere 5075E Cab Utility Tractor for $63,144.72.
• Approval of Resolution No. 2023-37 delegating authority to the Director of Public Works to execute agreements with Caltrans for the Old Sherwin Grade and Whitney Portal Road Emergency Repair Project.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several service contracts and budget amendments. Key items include funding for emergency medical services and the approval of a regional economic development strategy.

• Construction contract for Big Pine Animal Shelter with Rudolph Construction Co. for $270,879.00
• Agreement with North American Mental Health Services for telepsychiatry services up to $100,000
• One-time allocation of $25,000 to Bishop Volunteer Fire Protection District for EMS
• Proposed $15,000 budget increase for Emergency Medical Services from General Fund Contingencies
• Resolution approving the Eastern Sierra Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold hearings to review and adopt the CAO Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The meeting also includes approvals for infrastructure contracts and road closures for community events.

• Contract for Lone Pine Sidewalk Construction and ADA Improvements Project with Spiess Construction Co. Inc. for $1,888,094.48
• MOU with California Health and Recovery Solutions, P.C. for Correctional Officer Services not to exceed $200,000.00
• Road closure of Bartell Road in Big Pine on October 14, 2023, for the Big Pine Paiute Tribe Fall Fandango
• Road closures on Pa Ha, Diaz, Barlow, and See Vee Lanes on September 22, 2023, for the California Indian Day Parade/Run
• Landfill fee waiver up to $100 for the Bishop Paiute Tribe Friends for the Conservation Open Space Area pilot project

The Board unanimously approved the award of a $1,888,094.48 contract to Spiess Construction Co. for the Lone Pine Sidewalk Construction and ADA Improvements Project. It also approved a $100 landfill fee waiver for the Bishop Paiute Tribe Friends pilot, several road closures for tribal events, and a Memorandum of Understanding with California Health and Recovery Solutions for correctional officer services up to $200,000. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $1,888,094.48 Lone Pine sidewalk and ADA contract (unanimous)
• Approved $100 landfill fee waiver for Bishop Paiute Tribe Friends pilot (unanimous)
• Approved closure of Bartell Road in Big Pine on Oct 14, 2023, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved closures on Pa Ha Lane, Diaz Lane, Barlow Lane, and See Vee Lane on Sep 22, 2023, 7 a.m.–12 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with California Health and Recovery Solutions for correctional officer services up to $200,000 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Sept 5, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved the 2023-2024 property tax rates and a $158,627.50 contract for taxiway resurfacing at Lone Pine Airport. Other actions included appointing cemetery district trustees and approving a commercial hangar lease for REACH Air Medical Services. The Board also authorized a grant application for the Caltrans Highways to Boulevards program.

• Approved 2023-2024 property tax rates (unanimous)
• Approved $158,627.50 contract with Maxwell Asphalt, Inc. for Lone Pine Airport Taxiway A Resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved lease with REACH Air Medical Services for 770 Airport Rd., Bishop at $3,800 per month for year one (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-25 accepting 2023-2024 GANN appropriation limit (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 contract with Mono County for hazardous materials program management (unanimous)
• Reappointed Marlene Cierniak, Irene Kritz, and Donna Gruenewald to Mt. Whitney Cemetery District Board (unanimous)
• Approved ownership change for commercial cannabis license no. 000140, NanoFarms, LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized grant application for Caltrans Reconnecting Communities: Highways to Boulevards (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors ratified a local emergency proclamation originally declared on August 21, 2023, following damage from Tropical Storm Hilary. Officials reported flooding, residential structure damage, and widespread road closures from Big Pine south to Death Valley.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-24 ratifying the local emergency proclamation (4-0-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved several professional service contracts for legal and behavioral health services. They also extended a local emergency proclamation and authorized plans for the Big Pine Animal Shelter project.

• Continued local emergency proclaimed in response to 2023 storms and spring runoff (unanimous)
• Approved $320,000 legal services contract with Atkinson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 law enforcement legal services contract with Hanson Bridgett LLP (unanimous)
• Approved substance abuse treatment agreement with DHCS not to exceed $1,076,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1300 repealing DUI program fees (unanimous)
• Approved plans and specifications for Big Pine Animal Shelter Project (unanimous)
• Extended Cal-Ore Life Flight LLC (Sierra Lifeflight) EMS contract by 30 days until Sept 22, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved personal services contract for Water Director Dr. Holly Alpert at $10,463 per month (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved an emergency contract for road repairs and a network design agreement for broadband. They also updated fees for the Drinking Driver Program and appointed members to the Child Abuse Prevention Council.

• Approved $1.29M emergency culvert repair contract with Clair Concrete, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved network engineering design contract with Inyo Networks, Inc. not to exceed $225,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved plans and specifications for Lone Pine Sidewalk Construction and ADA Improvements Project (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-22 revising Inyo County Drinking Driver Program (DDP) fees (Unanimous)
• Waived further reading of ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1172 regarding DUI program fees (Unanimous)
• Appointed 7 members to the Child Abuse Prevention Council (Unanimous)
• Approved contract amendments for Allison Krohn, Christie Martindale, and Carolynn Phillips (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 1 and August 2, 2023 meetings (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors held a special session for an informational workshop on the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will receive an update on 911 Emergency Medical Services in the Bishop area. The meeting also includes several consent items regarding public health agreements, emergency road repairs, and airport leases.

• Payment of $86,357.06 to Belfor USA Group, Inc. for emergency water mitigation at the Commander's House
• Payment of $43,400 to Spiess Construction for emergency culvert installation on South Lake Road
• Approval of USFS Helitack Base leases at Bishop Airport (up to $30,608.13/year) and Independence Airport (up to $14,035.03/year)
• Authorization of up to $120,222.63 for equipment rentals from United Rentals of Ridgecrest, CA
• Approval of two Maternal Child Adolescent Health agreements totaling $541,460.93

The Board approved several emergency infrastructure payments and lease agreements for the Bishop and Independence airports. They also ratified health service agreements and directed staff to find funding for one-time subsidies for volunteer fire departments.

• Approved $86,357.06 payment to Belfor USA Group, Inc. for emergency water mitigation (unanimous)
• Appointed Alex Burciaga to the First 5 Commission for a term ending December 5, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved $129,402.93 MCAH Agreement with CA Dept of Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved $412,058 MCAH/CA Home Visiting Program Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $43,400 payment to Spiess Construction for emergency South Lake Road work (unanimous)
• Approved USFS Helitack lease agreements for Bishop and Independence airports (unanimous)
• Approved up to $120,222.63 purchase order for United Rentals of Ridgecrest (unanimous)
• Approved closing Millpond Recreation Area Sept 14-18 for Millpond Music Festival (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board appointed Anna Scott as the Director of Health and Human Services. Other key actions included approving a legal services contract, a water meter grant, and a commercial hangar lease. The Board directed staff to develop an interim plan for EMS services by August 1.

• Appointed Anna Scott as Director of Health and Human Services (Unanimous)
• Approved legal services contract with Gibbs Giden Locher Turner Senet & Wittbrodt LLP not to exceed $100,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2025 Mental Health Services Act Integrated Three Year Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved closure of McLaren Lane in Bishop on July 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved lease with REACH Air Medical Services for 770 Airport Rd. at $3,800 per month for year one (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023-2024 Lower Owens River Project Annual Work Plan (4-0)
• Accepted $558,000 grant from Eastern California Water Association for meter replacement (4-0)
• Approved minutes from July 11, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a $773,353 transportation agreement and established new fees for water-efficient landscaping permits. They also authorized contracts for architectural services and opioid addiction treatment in the county jail and drug court.

• Approved $773,353 Caltrans agreement for Federal Apportionment Program (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1299 establishing MWELO landscaping permit fees (unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 architectural design contract with Design Path Studio (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Health Management Associates Inc. for opioid treatment up to $85,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $72,573 agreement with CA Dept of Public Health for workforce education (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Silver Peaks Affordable Housing Project (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with Mono County for CUPA services (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 27 and June 28, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors met for a special session focused on a Board Governance Workshop. No substantive policy decisions or legislative actions were recorded.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss continuing a local emergency proclamation related to 2023 storms and spring runoff. The meeting includes several health and human services contract approvals and presentations on the Assessor's and Probation offices.

• Contract with Mammoth Lakes Mosquito Abatement District not to exceed $70,000 per year
• Agreement with California Department of Aging for senior services in the amount of $1,560,586
• Sole-source contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Epidemiology Services up to $290,400
• Agreement with James A. Richardson, MD for Health Officer services not to exceed $205,000
• Notice of Completion for the North Round Valley Bridge Over Pine Creek Bridge Replacement Project

The Board of Supervisors approved several agreements for public health, senior services, and epidemiology. They also extended a local emergency proclamation related to 2023 storms and spring runoff.

• Approved mosquito abatement contract with Mammoth Lakes District up to $70,000/year (Unanimous)
• Continued local emergency proclamation for 2023 storms and spring runoff (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.56M CDA contract for senior services via ESAAA (Unanimous)
• Approved $310,219.58 CDPH Immunization Branch grant renewal (Unanimous)
• Approved $290,400 sole-source contract with Stantec Consulting Services for Epidemiology (Unanimous)
• Approved $205,000 agreement with James A. Richardson, MD for Health Officer services (Unanimous)
• Approved $120,000 sole-source contract with eXemplar Human Services for reporting tools (Unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of Hazardous Materials Program Manager Senior at $8,725 (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss various contract amendments and extensions, primarily focused on behavioral health and housing services. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding labor negotiations and legal counsel.

• Contract with TeleConnect Therapies increased to not exceed $399,040
• Contract with Thomas Milam MD, Inc. (Iris Telehealth) increased to not exceed $220,000
• Agreement with Blue Cross of California Partnership Plan for housing and homelessness not to exceed $120,668
• Amendment to The Ferguson Group contract for Federal Advocacy Services not to exceed $101,000
• Subaward agreement with California Fire Safe Council for $20,000

The Board of Supervisors approved several contract extensions for behavioral health services, federal advocacy, and film commission work. They also ratified agreements to address housing and homelessness and appointed two members to the ESAAA Advisory Council.

• Extended Film Commissioner agreement with Jesse Steele to June 30, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 for The Ferguson Group, LLC federal advocacy services not to exceed $101,000 (4-0)
• Appointed County Administrator as Authorized Representative for two Federal Broadband grant applications (4-0)
• Extended Anne Sippi Clinic contract to June 30, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved TeleConnect Therapies Amendment No. 3 not to exceed $399,040 (4-0)
• Approved Iris Telehealth contract addendum not to exceed $220,000 (4-0)
• Ratified Anthem Blue Cross agreement for housing and homelessness not to exceed $120,668 (4-0)
• Ratified Health Net, LLC and California Health and Wellness Plan agreement not to exceed $78,417 (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss adopting the preliminary Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. The agenda also includes reviews of air service subsidies, wildfire mitigation presentations, and several departmental contract amendments.

• Adopt modified FY 2022-2023 budget as the preliminary FY 2023-2024 budget
• Approve Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. contract amendment up to $406,000
• Approve Brown's Supply, Inc. contract for cardboard processing up to $180,000
• Approve payment of $266,462 to Mammoth Lakes Tourism for air service subsidy
• Amend Sheriff budget to increase equipment appropriation by $18,000 for a carport

The Board of Supervisors adopted the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and approved several service contracts for behavioral health, waste management, and air service. The Board also made two appointments to local commissions and authorized a budget amendment for a sheriff's office carport.

• Adopted modified FY 2022-2023 budget as the Preliminary Budget for FY 2023-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved $266,462 payment and cost-sharing agreement with Mammoth Lakes Tourism for Winter 2022-2023 air service (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. not to exceed $406,000 (unanimous)
• Approved cardboard processing contract with Brown's Supply, Inc. not to exceed $180,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $18,000 budget amendment and purchase of a carport from Complex Steel Buildings (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeffrey Ray to the Inyo County Local Transportation Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Lloyd Anderson to the Bishop Rural Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Ratified and approved USDEA USFS agreements for controlled substance operations ($5,000) and forest service patrols ($12,000) (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss real property negotiations regarding landfills, airports, and specific houses with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. The agenda also includes approvals for various county contracts and personnel updates.

• Negotiations with LA Department of Water and Power regarding landfills in Bishop, Independence, and Lone Pine, as well as several airports and houses
• Approval of HHAP 4 funding agreement up to $360,701.40 for homeless housing assistance
• Approval of Community Service Solutions contract for IHSS Registry services up to $297,540
• Approval of UC Davis training services contract up to $118,575.00
• Purchase of a Ford Expedition XLT not to exceed $76,032.56

The Board of Supervisors approved several service contracts for health and human services, including funding for homeless housing and child care. The Board also authorized a vehicle purchase and approved plans for the Onion Valley Road Guardrail Project.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-17 adopting a Record Retention Policy for the Clerk Recorder’s Office (4-0)
• Approved $170,000 contract with Inyo County Office of Education for Stage I Child Care Services (4-0)
• Approved $297,540 sole-source contract with Community Service Solutions for IHSS Registry services (4-0)
• Approved agreement with BCSH for Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 4 not to exceed $360,701.40 (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of one Ford Expedition XLT for $76,032.56 (4-0)
• Approved $31,840 contract with Healthy Communities of Southern Inyo County for Delinquency Prevention (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-18 recording Notice of Completion for Big Pine Diversion Channel Emergency Work (4-0)
• Approved plans for Onion Valley Road Guardrail Project and authorized bidding (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Third Quarter Financial Review and approve a preliminary budget calendar. Other items include seasonal fire outlook briefings, emergency work contracts, and updates on spring runoff planning.

• Ordinance 1298 regarding certain elected official salaries
• HHAP 1 funding agreement amendment not to exceed $733,546.24
• HHAP 2 funding agreement amendment not to exceed $356,764.00
• Noble Software Group, LLC agreement amendment for hosting and quality assurance
• Clair Concrete contract for Big Pine Diversion emergency work up to $135,000

The Board of Supervisors accepted the FY 2022-2023 Third Quarter Financial Review and approved related budget adjustments and the preliminary FY 2023-2024 budget calendar. The Board also ratified emergency construction services for the Big Pine Diversion and approved several funding agreements for homeless assistance.

• Approved FY 2022-2023 Third Quarter Financial Review and budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary FY 2023-2024 Budget Calendar (unanimous)
• Ratified $135,000 emergency contract with Clair Concrete for Big Pine Diversion (unanimous)
• Approved HHAP Round 1 funding agreement amendment up to $733,546.24 (unanimous)
• Approved HHAP Round 2 funding agreement amendment up to $356,764.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1298 regarding elected official salaries (unanimous)
• Approved road closure on Cerro Gordo Road for May 27, 2023 (unanimous)
• Ratified side letter with Law Enforcement Administrators Association (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider allocating $300,000 from the 3rd Quarter budget for the United Airlines Minimum Revenue Guarantee. The meeting also includes discussions on continuing a local emergency declaration and approving several personnel contracts.

• Allocation of $300,000 in the 3rd Quarter budget for Winter 2022-2023 United Airlines subsidy
• Amendment to Eastern Sierra Engineering contract increasing cost from $154,530.17 to $165,430.17
• Support for a request to forgive a $1.2 million loan for Valley Apartments in Bishop
• Approval of five personnel contracts at $9,618 per month each
• Ordinance 1297 regarding Emergency Medical Services updates

The Board directed staff to allocate $300,000 from the 3rd Quarter budget for the Winter 2022-2023 United Airlines Minimum Revenue Guarantee. Other actions included approving several professional service contracts and continuing a local emergency proclamation related to 2023 storms.

• Directed $300,000 allocation for Winter 2022-2023 United Airlines Minimum Revenue Guarantee
• Approved continuation of local emergency for 2023 storms and spring runoff
• Approved Ordinance 1297 amending Emergency Medical Services code
• Approved five professional service contracts at $9,618 per month each
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-16 to name segments of U.S. Highway 395 the 'Dave McCoy Memorial Highway'
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-13 establishing a Solid Waste Independent Hearing Board
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-14 designating Inyo Council for the Arts as California Arts Council partner
• Approved Amendment 2 for Eastern Sierra Engineering contract, increasing cost to $165,430.17

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a zone reclassification and general plan amendment for vacant lands and housing opportunity. Other items include joining the AT HOME Coalition for Accountability and reviewing an ordinance regarding emergency medical services.

• Ratification of Memorandum of Understanding between Inyo County and Deputy Sheriff's Association (2022-2025)
• Support for the AT HOME Coalition for Accountability via Resolution No. 2023-11
• Ordinance amending Inyo County Code Section 7.56.110(A) regarding Emergency Medical Services
• Zone Reclassification (ZR) 2023-01 and General Plan Amendment (GPA) 2023-01 for Vacant Lands and Housing Opportunity
• Quarterly Treasury Status Report ending March 31, 2023

The Board approved General Plan Amendment 2023-01 and Ordinance 1296 to reclassify specific parcels in Independence and Lone Pine for housing. The Board also ratified a memorandum of understanding with the Deputy Sheriff's Association and joined a statewide homelessness coalition.

• Approved General Plan and Zoning changes for parcels in Independence and Lone Pine (3-2)
• Ratified July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 MOU with Deputy Sheriff's Association (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-11 to join the AT HOME Coalition for Accountability (unanimous)
• Waived further reading of EMS ordinance amendment for enactment on May 9, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 18, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Denied motion to remove East South Street proposal and modify density (2-3)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review the LADWP Annual Operations Plan and hold a workshop with the Inyo County Water Commission. The meeting also includes discussions on spring runoff planning and various administrative contracts.

• Contract for trash disposal and recycling services with Preferred Septic and Disposal, Inc. not to exceed $233,000
• Purchase order authorization for United Rentals of Ridgecrest not to exceed $55,220.63
• Approval of Ordinance 1295 regarding groundwater well application procedures
• Professional services contract for Chief Information Officer Noam Shendar at $13,503 per month
• Amendment to SWCA Environmental Consultants agreement regarding travel and per diem

The Board of Supervisors approved a new ordinance clarifying groundwater well application procedures and authorized multiple service contracts. They also approved a professional services contract for a new Chief Information Officer and a mutual aid agreement. The Board discussed the 2023-2024 LADWP Annual Operations Plan and spring runoff preparations.

• Approved Ordinance 1295 to revise groundwater well application procedures (unanimous)
• Approved sole-source contract with Preferred Septic and Disposal, Inc. not to exceed $233,000 (unanimous)
• Approved sole-source purchase order for United Rentals of Ridgecrest not to exceed $55,222.63 (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Noam Shendar as Chief Information Officer at $13,503 per month (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to SWCA Environmental Consultants contract regarding travel expenses (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year Mutual Aid Memorandum of Understanding between Region VI and Region I (unanimous)
• Directed Water Department to investigate low proposed groundwater pumping in Big Pine area

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a morning workshop at the Furnace Creek Visitors Center featuring various local organizations. The afternoon session in Tecopa includes contract amendments, mileage certification, and a Public Works update.

• Workshop with representatives from Timbisha-Shoshone Tribe, DVNP, Oasis at Death Valley, and others
• Amendment No. 1 to the contract with TerraVerde Energy, LLC
• Amendment No. 4 to MGE Engineering, Inc. contract to extend term through December 31, 2023
• Resolution No. 2023-10 regarding the 2022 Maintained Mileage Log
• Public Works update on roads, sewer pond, and future projects in Tecopa/Shoshone area

The Board of Supervisors approved the 2022 Maintained Mileage Log and extended a contract with MGE Engineering, Inc. Additionally, the Board approved an amendment to a contract with TerraVerde Energy, LLC to remove specific reporting sections.

• Approved minutes of April 4, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 4 to MGE Engineering, Inc. contract extending term to December 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-10 certifying the 2022 Maintained Mileage Log (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to TerraVerde Energy, LLC contract to delete sections 3(b)i and 3(b)iii (4-0-1)

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The Board of Supervisors will review several items including a $209,600 federal grant for highway safety and a new ordinance regarding groundwater well applications. The meeting also includes discussions on spring runoff planning and an update on emergency medical services.

• $209,600 Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program grant for Old Spanish Trail Highway
• Amendment to California Department of Aging contract increasing allocation by $27,182
• Proposed ordinance to revise procedures for groundwater well applications
• Lone Pine/Death Valley Airport Taxiway A Resurfacing Project advertisement request
• Waiver of landfill gate fees for Tire Amnesty Events

The Board of Supervisors approved a $209,600 federal grant for highway safety improvements and authorized the hiring of a registered dietitian and behavioral health nurse. They also approved several contract amendments and a memorandum of understanding with the BLM.

• Accepted $209,600 Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program grant for Old Spanish Trail Highway (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of one Registered Dietitian at $6,541 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of one Behavioral Health Nurse at $7,918 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Bureau of Land Management for Section 368 Corridors Resource Management Plan Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to California Department of Aging contract, increasing allocation by $27,182 (unanimous)
• Approved plans and specifications for Lone Pine/Death Valley Airport Taxiway A Resurfacing Project (unanimous)
• Waived gate and disposal fees for Tire Amnesty Events (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to revise groundwater well application procedures, set for enactment April 25, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a proposed $1 fee increase for electronic recording, and consider a $1.53 million budget amendment for emergency repairs on Whitney Portal Road and Lower Rock Creek Road. The board will also discuss the Bishop Airport, a salary increase for the Public Administrator, and the 2022 General Plan Progress Report. Several routine items are on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 1294 to add $1 fee per recorded instrument for ERDS program
• Budget amendment of $1,530,000 for emergency repairs on Whitney Portal Road and Lower Rock Creek Road
• Contract with Inyo Council for the Arts for after-school music/arts program, not to exceed $45,360
• Reappoint Todd Vogel and appoint Howard Lehwald as Planning Commissioners
• Closed session on landfill negotiations with LADWP and potential litigation over Coso Geothermal transfer tax

The Board of Supervisors approved a budget amendment for road construction and a new $1 fee for recorded documents. Other actions included appointing Planning Commissioners and approving a youth arts contract. The Board also deferred a salary increase for the Public Administrator-Public Guardian until a future study.

• Approved $1,530,000 increase to FY 2022-2023 Road Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1294 adding $1 fee to recorded documents (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Inyo Council for the Arts up to $45,360 (unanimous)
• Appointed Howard Lehwald (1st District) and reappointed Todd Vogel (3rd District) to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Authorized eCommerce software and services agreement with Tyler Technologies and AMS/CORE (unanimous)
• Approved Eastern Sierra Area Agency on Aging 2023-2024 Area Plan Update (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor's Office staffing changes and job reclassification (unanimous)
• Deferred Public Administrator-Public Guardian salary increase until approximately 2025

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several funding agreements for roads and airport resurfacing. The meeting includes a workshop regarding the status of residential short-term rentals in the county.

• State Line Road FLAP Grant: $15,400,000 grant with a $1,767,000 County match
• Armstrong Consultants agreement amendment for Lone Pine/Death Valley Airport up to $95,700
• DEA agreement for cannabis eradication and suppression funding not to exceed $10,000
• Waiver of solid waste disposal and gate fees for Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Reservation event
• Payment to California State Association of Counties for $113,820

The Board of Supervisors approved a major federal grant for road work and authorized several budget amendments for airport and agency payments. The Board also directed staff to identify caps for a future short-term rental ordinance.

• Approved $15.4M Federal Lands Access Program grant for State Line Road (unanimous)
• Approved $49,440 budget increase and contract amendment for Armstrong Consultants (4-1-0)
• Approved $113,820 payment to California State Association of Counties (unanimous)
• Ratified DEA agreement for cannabis eradication funding up to $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-09 for Off-Highway Vehicle Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved updates to employee safety programs including COVID-19 procedures (unanimous)
• Appointed Esther Hampton to the First 5 Commission (unanimous)
• Directed staff to identify caps for a new short-term rental ordinance

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The Board of Supervisors will review spring weather event responses and receive an avalanche weather forecasting presentation. The meeting also includes a request to ratify a local emergency declaration due to 2023 storms and projected runoff.

• Ratification of Resolution No. 2023-08 regarding a local emergency from 2023 storms
• Presentation on avalanche weather forecasting by Sue Burak
• Approval of Medi-Cal Inmate Program participation through June 30, 2026
• Authorization for District Attorney's Chief Investigator pay increase to $9,751
• Road closure of Highland Drive in Bishop for utility pole replacement on April 19, 2023

The Board of Supervisors proclaimed a local emergency and authorized emergency road repairs. They also approved participation in the Medi-Cal Inmate Program and authorized several personnel pay step increases.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-08 proclaiming a local emergency from storms and spring runoff (Unanimous)
• Authorized emergency contract with Spiess Construction for repairs to Whitney Portal Road and Lower Rock Creek Road (Unanimous)
• Approved participation in the Medi-Cal Inmate Program from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026 (4-0-1)
• Authorized pay increase to Step E for newly hired Chief Investigator (4-0-1)
• Authorized filling of vacant Building & Maintenance/Water Supervisor position at Step E (4-0-1)
• Approved closure of Highland Drive in Bishop on April 19, 2023, for utility pole replacement (4-0-1)
• Approved letters of support to Senator Padilla, Senator Feinstein, and Representative Kiley for 2024 funding requests (Unanimous)
• Approved use of Independence Courthouse grounds on April 29, 2023, for Whiskey Tango Fondo cycling event (Unanimous)

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The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will hold closed sessions to consider appointments for Water Director and Health & Human Services Director, and to discuss labor negotiations with multiple employee groups. In open session, the board will consider a $149,935 contract to update the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, a $100,340 Medi-Cal Inmate Program agreement, and a compensation increase request from the Public Administrator/Public Guardian. The board will also provide direction to Owens Valley Groundwater Authority representatives ahead of a March 9 meeting.

• Closed session: Public Employment – Water Director Appointment (Gov. Code §54957)
• Closed session: Public Employment – Health & Human Services Director Appointment (Gov. Code §54957)
• Contract for consulting services to update Community Wildfire Protection Plan, not to exceed $149,935 with SWCA Environmental Consultants
• Medi-Cal Inmate Program Administrative Agreement with California Dept. of Health Care Services, not to exceed $100,340.44
• Discussion of compensation increase request for elected Public Administrator / Public Guardian

The Board appointed a new Acting Water Director and approved several service contracts and a new travel reimbursement policy. They also authorized the auction of surplus vehicles and approved a Medi-Cal administrative services agreement.

• Appointed Dr. Holly Alpert as Acting Water Director (unanimous)
• Approved $149,935 contract with SWCA Environmental Consultants for Community Wildfire Protection Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Medi-Cal County Inmate Program agreement up to $100,340.44 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 for Tecopa Hot Springs Sewer Lagoon Operator, increasing contract by $5,000 to $14,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of surplus vehicles via Public Surplus auction site (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-07 establishing a new Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 28, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Postponed PA/PG Salary Discussion

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The Board will consider rescinding the local COVID-19 emergency proclamation, declaring 605 S. Main Street in Lone Pine as surplus land, and approving a contract for a Regional Broadband Coordinator at $15,500 per month. Other consent items include a contract for an Executive Director of Regional Coordination and letters of support for EV charging grants. Closed session includes labor negotiations and appointments for Water Director and Health & Human Services Director.

• Rescind Resolution No. 2020-12 declaring local emergency due to COVID-19
• Declare 605 S. Main Street, Lone Pine as surplus land under the Surplus Land Act
• Approve contract with Scott Armstrong as Regional Broadband Coordinator at $15,500/month
• Approve contract with Elaine Kabala as Executive Director of Regional Coordination at $6,509/month
• Approve letter of support for Big Pine Paiute Tribe's grant application for two electric shuttle buses and EV charging stations

The Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to end the local emergency declaration for COVID-19. They also approved several professional service contracts and letters of support for electric vehicle infrastructure grants.

• Rescinded Resolution No. 2020-12 declaring a local emergency due to COVID-19 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-06 declaring certain County owned property as surplus land (unanimous)
• Approved $15,500 monthly contract for Scott Armstrong as Regional Broadband Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with ESCOG and contract for Elaine Kabala as Executive Director of Regional Coordination at $6,509 monthly (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 contract amendment for legal services with Foley & Lardner (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant for EV charging infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Big Pine Paiute Tribe's application for electric shuttle buses and charging stations (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 21, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

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The Board will consider the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Mid-Year Financial Report with budget adjustments, appoint three Water Commission members, and receive overviews of Behavioral Health and Agriculture departments. A closed session includes labor negotiations and a water director appointment.

• Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Mid-Year Financial Report with budget action items (4/5ths vote required)
• Appointments to fill three vacancies on the Water Commission
• MedBank lease agreement with CareFusion Solutions, Inc. not to exceed $58,380
• Amendment No. 1 to American Refuse contract for waste tire hauling, not to exceed $185,000
• Waiver of solid waste fees up to $100 for Lower Owens River Clean-Up event on April 22, 2023

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The Board will hear presentations on Inyo County housing efforts, a Caltrans road charge pilot study, and the Information Services Department. They will also consider consent items including a contract amendment for the Lone Pine Town Streets Project increasing the amount to $508,736.67, and appointments to Tribal Consultation Committees.

• Amendment No. 1 to Cardno, Inc. contract for Lone Pine Town Streets Project, increasing amount from $402,545.86 to $508,736.67
• Caltrans presentation on California Road Charge Pilot Study
• Annual appointment of representatives to five Tribal Consultation Committees
• Presentation on Inyo County housing efforts
• Adoption of Email Retention Policy via Resolution No. 2023-04

The Board of Supervisors approved several administrative contracts, grant acceptances, and road closures. They adopted the 2023 Federal Legislative Platform and Resolution No. 2023-04 regarding email retention. The Board also appointed representatives to five Tribal Consultation Committees.

• Adopted Inyo County 2023 Federal Legislative Platform (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-04 adopting an Email Retention Policy (4-0)
• Accepted Local Agency Technical Assistance (LATA) grant from State of California (Unanimous)
• Approved Cardno, Inc. contract amendment increasing 'Do Not Exceed' amount to $508,736.67 (Unanimous)
• Approved closure of 'C' Street in Lone Pine on Feb 21-22, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved closure of Highland Drive in Bishop on Feb 22, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Moontribe Collective reservation of all Tinnemaha Creek Campground sites June 1-5, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Appointed two supervisors to each of five Tribal Consultation Committees (4-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will hear presentations regarding the functions of the Department of Public Works and the Department of Health and Human Services. Additionally, a public hearing will be held for CalFire regarding updates to the Fire Hazard Severity Zone map.

• Department of Public Works overview presentation
• CalFire public hearing on Fire Hazard Severity Zone map updates
• Department of Health and Human Services programming and services presentation

The Board of Supervisors met for a special session consisting of departmental presentations and a CalFire public hearing. No substantive actions or decisions were reported from the open or closed sessions.

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The Board will consider declaring a local emergency due to extensive flooding from an atmospheric river event starting January 9, 2023. They will also discuss adopting the 2023 legislative platform, receive updates on broadband grants, and consider becoming a 211-designated county. Closed session items include anticipated litigation over fire damage to a property and labor negotiations with multiple employee groups.

• Consideration of emergency proclamation for flooding from atmospheric river event (Resolution 2023-03)
• Adoption of Inyo County 2023 Federal Legislative Platform
• Application to become a 211-designated county (CPUC)
• Updates on Local Agency Technical Assistance Grant and Inyo-Mono Broadband Consortium Grant
• Closed session: anticipated litigation re fire damage to Commander's House Property

The Board of Supervisors declared a local emergency due to flooding from an atmospheric river event. They also approved an application to become a 211-designated county and adopted findings to continue meeting under AB 361. The 2023 Federal Legislative Platform was tabled for revisions.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-03 declaring a local emergency due to January 9 atmospheric river flooding (unanimous)
• Approved CPUC application to become a 211-designated county (unanimous)
• Adopted AB 361 findings to continue emergency measures and social distancing recommendations (unanimous)
• Tabled adoption of 2023 Federal Legislative Platform pending revisions for February 7 meeting

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The Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an interim ordinance to extend the temporary moratorium on new short-term rentals in unincorporated areas. They will also receive an update from Northern Inyo Hospital's interim CEO, approve committee assignments for 2023, and discuss public meeting and conflict-of-interest law updates. Closed session items include negotiations with LADWP over landfill properties and labor negotiations with multiple employee associations.

• Public hearing on interim ordinance extending moratorium on new short-term rentals in unincorporated areas
• Resolution to purchase real property at 605 S. Main Street, Lone Pine from Carl Shrawder Trust
• Closed session: real property negotiations with LADWP for Bishop, Independence, and Lone Pine landfills
• Appointments to Child Care Planning Council: Shanna Johnson and Pamela Martin
• Update from Northern Inyo Hospital interim CEO Chad Chadwick

The Board adopted Ordinance #1293 to extend a temporary moratorium on new short-term rentals to allow for the development of revised regulations. Other actions included approving a real property purchase in Lone Pine and making committee and council appointments.

• Adopted Ordinance #1293 extending short-term rental moratorium (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-02 to purchase real property at 605 S. Main Street, Lone Pine (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Reports for six local agencies and departments (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Conflict of Interest Code amendments for Child Support Services and Bishop Unified School District (unanimous)
• Appointed Shanna Johnson and Pamela Martin to the Child Care Planning Council (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Board of Supervisors committee assignments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the January 3, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

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The Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2023, consider a contract for Surplus Land Act advisory services up to $15,000, and vote to terminate three local emergency declarations from 2017 and 2022. They will also consider an ordinance to streamline permitting for electric vehicle charging systems and a $619,231 agreement for homeless housing assistance.

• Contract with Kosmont Companies for Surplus Land Act and Real Estate Advisory Services, not to exceed $15,000
• Adoption of Ordinance 1292 to expedite permitting for electric vehicle charging systems
• Termination of three local emergency declarations: 2017 'Here It Comes' flooding, Tropical Storm Kay (Sept 2022), and August 2022 Death Valley floods
• Agreement with State of California for HHAP 3 homeless housing assistance funding, up to $619,231.17
• Purchase of one 2023 John Deere 544P Wheel Loader for $245,038.30

The Board elected Supervisor Roeser as Chairperson and Supervisor Marcellin as Vice Chairperson for 2023. The Board approved several appointments to cemetery and fire districts, authorized a $245,038.30 wheel loader purchase, and terminated three local emergency declarations. Additionally, the Board adopted an ordinance to expedite permitting for electric vehicle charging systems.

• Elected Supervisor Roeser as Board Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Supervisor Marcellin as Board Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1292 to expedite electric vehicle charging system permitting (unanimous)
• Approved $619,231.17 HHAP 3 funding agreement for homeless housing and prevention (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 2023 John Deere Wheel Loader for $245,038.30 (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 contract with Kosmont Companies for real estate advisory services (unanimous)
• Terminated local emergencies for 'Here It Comes', Tropical Storm Kay, and August 2022 Floods (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Statement of Investment Policy and Resolution No. 2023-01 (unanimous)