Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, February 4, 2025

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025 BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND CELEBRATING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.'S BIRTHDAY WHEREAS, the Lake County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will celebrate a combination of Black History Month and Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, as we reflect on the proud legacy of courage and dedication from visionary leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., Roy Wilkins, Rosa Parks, and Ketanji B. Jackson, and local community leaders like Sara Wright, Sarah Anazano, Kenneth Bagsby Sr, Greta Zeit, Bessie Bell, and Lynette Kirkwood; and WHEREAS, the NAACP has been at the forefront of efforts to protect our Democracy from assault: voting rights of people of color; refusal to enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act; LGBTQ discrimination; a woman's right to choose; workplace prejudice and hostility; voter suppression; gerrymandering; and urging the passing of the John Lewis Voters Rights Advancement Act, which will insure the protection of civil and voting rights under the United States Constitution: and WHEREAS, the NAACP history is one of dedication and struggle to maintain equality and justice for all citizens of the United States; and WHEREAS, the local branch, like other NAACP branches throughout the state and country, diligently works on social programs aimed at the elimination of banning books, rewriting of our vast contributions to this great nation, eliminating racial hatred, bigotry, and poverty; and WHEREAS, the Lake County Branch of the NAACP is led by Rick Mayo, President and 1982 founder of the Lake County Branch. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake does hereby designate February 2025 Black History Month and a Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, and the Lake County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is commended on the vital role it has played in improving the quality of life in our local community. Further, on this occasion, we extend the Branch our best wishes and continued success. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of February 2025.

Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of February 2025 Black History Month and Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROCLAMATION HONORING PHIL KIRBY ON 51 EVENTFUL YEARS IN EDUCATION - 47 IN LAKE COUNTY WHEREAS, Learning has been a lifelong love for Phil Kirby, who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1971 at Sacramento State University, and went on to attain a Master's degree in Educational Administration at the University of San Francisco (culminated in 1980); and WHEREAS, Kirby began his teaching career at Sacramento's Holy Spirit School, and then moved Pittsburg Unified, where he established an innovative Community School program for expelled high school students throughout the District, transforming the course of many lives; and WHEREAS, in 1978, Kirby brought his substantial skill and energy to Lake County, providing strong leadership in Upper Lake Union High and Lower Lake Unified School Districts for nearly a decade; and WHEREAS, in 1987, he joined the Lake County Office of Education, and spent 20 years spearheading programs supporting students facing pivotal life experiences - Kirby was the Director of a Community and Court School for Lake County students (a program he developed) and the Pregnant Minor Program. He also served as Director of Child Welfare and Attendance, established the Countywide School Attendance Review Board, facilitated Crisis Intervention Prevention courses, and was a highly valued County Emergency Preparedness team member; and WHEREAS, Kirby retired from teaching in 2007, but he did not leave the educational field, becoming a member of the Lakeport Unified School District Board of Trustees and North Coast Section of the California Interscholastic Federation Board of Managers; and WHEREAS, during his 51 years in education, he was a beacon of light to many thousands of students and their families, and his dedication to those who most needed a caring word and supportive hand will continue to bear fruit in the life of Lake County families and communities for many generations to come. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake does hereby honor and thank Phil Kirby for his five decades of exemplary service to the people of Lake County and the State of California, and wishes him exquisite joy, contentment, and renewal in retirement. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of February 2025.

Adopt Proclamation Honoring Phil Kirby on 51 Eventful Years in Education - 47 in Lake County

The annual NACo Legislative Conference will take place this year in Washington D.C. from March 1 to March 4, 2025. Supervisors Sabatier and Pyska will be attending an free Disaster Response training on February 28, necessitating departure on February 27. The conference ends on March 4 with a General Session and a full day spent on Capitol Hill visiting representatives to discuss issues specific to Lake County. Both supervisors will travel home the morning of March 5. During the conference, Supervisors Sabatier and Pyska will learn about federal programs that can benefit the County of Lake, attend rural county meetings, discuss policies in the areas of Agriculture, Economic and Workforce Development, Energy and Land Use, and emerging issues such as Federal Immigration, Regulatory Outlooks, and Tribal Relations. Networking is always a key component to these conferences and contacts made are extremely valuable as information, policy, and ideas are brought back to Lake County. Of particular importance is to foster relationships with previous contacts to further solutions impacting the communities we serve.

Approve Travel of Over 1,500 Miles for Lake County District 2 and District 5 Supervisors to Attend the NACo Annual Legislative Conference in Washington D.C. from February 27, 2025, through March 5, 2025

I would like to ask the Board to adopt the attached Resolution approving the amended agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for the exotic pest detection trapping program. This agreement term is July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The amended agreement amount is $41,312.00. Should the Board adopt this Resolution, please have the chair sign and return one (1) copy of the Agreement, and one (1) copy of the Board Resolution. A signed completed copy will be returned for your records. Purchasing Considerations (check all that apply): ? Not applicable ? Fully Article X.- and/or Consultant Selection Policy-Compliant (describe process undertaken in "Executive Summary") ? Section 2-38 Exemption from Competitive Bidding (rationale in "Executive Summary," attach documentation, as needed) x Well-being of Residents ? Public Safety ? Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery ? Economic Development ? Infrastructure ? County Workforce ? Community Collaboration x Business Process Efficiency ? Clear Lake

Adopt Resolution Approving Amended Agreement No. 24-0132-016-SF with the State of California, Department of Food and Agriculture to provide reimbursement for the Insect Trapping Program in the Amount of $41,312. for FY 24-25

For Fiscal Year 2024-2025, the Information Technology Department requested funding to implement Microsoft Office G3 licensing, which your Board approved. We have begun a project to migrate from our on-premise e-mail system, and implement Microsoft Teams. This project will require Microsoft 365 G3 licensing. We purchase all Microsoft Licensing on the competitively bid Riverside County EA contract. We are requesting a waiving of the formal bidding requirement because the purchase will be made on this piggyback contract. We will be purchasing licenses in tranches of up to 275 licenses as the project progresses and will return to your Board for authorization as the project progresses. This request is for Tranche 4. Previously, we had planned on a total of 4 purchases, but we expect to purchase one additional tranche after this one. We are requesting your Board to approve the purchase of these 'Step up' licenses, which upgrade our current 'Apps for Enterprise' licenses to Microsoft 365 G3 licenses.

(a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 2-38.4, Cooperative Purchases, and (b) Authorize the IT Director to issue a purchase order to Dell Marketing L.P. for Microsoft 365 G3 'Step up' licenses in the amount of $18,537.75.

The US Department of Homeland Security is providing funding through the Homeland Security Grant Program. This is the fifteenth year this funding has been available. This grant provides monies for agencies to enhance their capabilities to prevent, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters and other emergencies. The State Homeland Security grant program (SHSGP) has allocated $127,354 for this cycle. These funds can be used for planning for homeland security and emergency operations, the purchase of specialized equipment, training costs and exercises, and the management and administration of these strategies. They can also be used for planning activities associated with vulnerability assessments and the development of security plans and organizational activities Each page of the grant assurances must be initialed in blue ink by the County Administrative Officer. We request your Boards' approval to submit this grant application in the amount of $127,354. Upon grant approval, the funds will be allocated in the Sheriff/Office of Emergency Services budget unit 2704.

(A) Approve the FY 2024 Homeland Security application in the amount of $127,354, (B) Authorize Sheriff Luke Bingham to sign the Grant SubAward Face Sheet, the Authorized Agent document and the Subrecipient Grants Management Assessment form; (C) Authorize County Administrative Officer, Susan Parker to act as the Authorized Agent on behalf of the County to sign the Standard Assurances and initial each page and the FFATA Financial Disclosure document and (D) Authorize the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors to sign the Certification of the Governing Body Resolution

The County has utilized the Request for Proposals conducted by Napa County for Chapter 7 Property Tax Sale auction services. GovEase Auctions LLC was the selected bidder, and Lake County will now piggyback on this agreement for services commencing with the May, 2025 auction. Except in unusual circumstances, the costs associated with the auction will be paid by the winning bidder. All costs associated with the sales are assessed to winning or redeeming party. The proposed agreement is attached for your Board's consideration.

Approve Agreement with GovEase Auction LLC for Property Tax Sale Auction Services with the associated costs of the Auction paid by the winning bidder and authorize the Chair to sign.

KNN Public Finance, LLC has served as a trusted financial consultant and municipal advisor to Lake County since November 2023. In April 2024, the county made a significant decision to move forward with the construction of a new sheriff facility. Given KNN's established relationship with the county and their expertise in municipal finance, it is both prudent and advantageous to engage their services for this specific project. The proposed amendment to the existing agreement, which is attached for review, will authorize KNN to provide specialized municipal advisory services related to the Lake County Public Financing Authority 2024 Lease Revenue Bonds. This amendment ensures that KNN can be appropriately compensated for their professional guidance and support throughout the bond issuance process, which is important for financing the sheriff facility project. Continuing to leverage KNN's expertise, Lake County can benefit from their in-depth understanding of the local financial landscape and their proven track record in municipal advisory services. This strategic partnership will help ensure the successful financing and implementation of the sheriff facility project, ultimately serving the best interests of Lake County and its residents.

Approve Amendment One to Agreement with KNN Public Finance for Municipal Advisor Services related to the Sheriff Facility Project Financing for an increase of $112,500 and authorize Department Head to sign.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025 BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND CELEBRATING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.'S BIRTHDAY WHEREAS, the Lake County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will celebrate a combination of Black History Month and Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, as we reflect on the proud legacy of courage and dedication from visionary leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., Roy Wilkins, Rosa Parks, and Ketanji B. Jackson, and local community leaders like Sara Wright, Sarah Anazano, Kenneth Bagsby Sr, Greta Zeit, Bessie Bell, and Lynette Kirkwood; and WHEREAS, the NAACP has been at the forefront of efforts to protect our Democracy from assault: voting rights of people of color; refusal to enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act; LGBTQ discrimination; a woman's right to choose; workplace prejudice and hostility; voter suppression; gerrymandering; and urging the passing of the John Lewis Voters Rights Advancement Act, which will insure the protection of civil and voting rights under the United States Constitution: and WHEREAS, the NAACP history is one of dedication and struggle to maintain equality and justice for all citizens of the United States; and WHEREAS, the local branch, like other NAACP branches throughout the state and country, diligently works on social programs aimed at the elimination of banning books, rewriting of our vast contributions to this great nation, eliminating racial hatred, bigotry, and poverty; and WHEREAS, the Lake County Branch of the NAACP is led by Rick Mayo, President and 1982 founder of the Lake County Branch. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake does hereby designate February 2025 Black History Month and a Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, and the Lake County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is commended on the vital role it has played in improving the quality of life in our local community. Further, on this occasion, we extend the Branch our best wishes and continued success. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of February 2025.

Ceremonial item only.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROCLAMATION HONORING PHIL KIRBY ON 51 EVENTFUL YEARS IN EDUCATION - 47 IN LAKE COUNTY WHEREAS, Learning has been a lifelong love for Phil Kirby, who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1971 at Sacramento State University, and went on to attain a Master's degree in Educational Administration at the University of San Francisco (culminated in 1980); and WHEREAS, Kirby began his teaching career at Sacramento's Holy Spirit School, and then moved Pittsburg Unified, where he established an innovative Community School program for expelled high school students throughout the District, transforming the course of many lives; and WHEREAS, in 1978, Kirby brought his substantial skill and energy to Lake County, providing strong leadership in Upper Lake Union High and Lower Lake Unified School Districts for nearly a decade; and WHEREAS, in 1987, he joined the Lake County Office of Education, and spent 20 years spearheading programs supporting students facing pivotal life experiences - Kirby was the Director of a Community and Court School for Lake County students (a program he developed) and the Pregnant Minor Program. He also served as Director of Child Welfare and Attendance, established the Countywide School Attendance Review Board, facilitated Crisis Intervention Prevention courses, and was a highly valued County Emergency Preparedness team member; and WHEREAS, Kirby retired from teaching in 2007, but he did not leave the educational field, becoming a member of the Lakeport Unified School District Board of Trustees and North Coast Section of the California Interscholastic Federation Board of Managers; and WHEREAS, during his 51 years in education, he was a beacon of light to many thousands of students and their families, and his dedication to those who most needed a caring word and supportive hand will continue to bear fruit in the life of Lake County families and communities for many generations to come. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake does hereby honor and thank Phil Kirby for his five decades of exemplary service to the people of Lake County and the State of California, and wishes him exquisite joy, contentment, and renewal in retirement. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of February 2025.

Ceremonial item only.

Staff has completed a collaborative mid-year review of the FY 2024-25 budget and associated staffing levels. The resulting recommendations are reflected in attachments hereto. The mid-year budget resolution makes necessary adjustments to selected budget units to continue funding County operations through the remainder of the fiscal year. The attached Mid-Year Budget Highlights narrative provides an overview and brief summary of the status of the County's FY 2024-25 Budget at the mid-year point, as well as describing the details of the requested budget adjustments. County Department Heads and their fiscal staff continue to monitor expenditures closely and provide the necessary information for your Board to make budget decisions. We greatly appreciate the assistance of the Department Heads and their staff in preparing this report and presenting the recommendations herein for your Board's consideration.

Staff recommends your Board (a) Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2024-99 to Amend the FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget by Adjusting Reserves, Fund Balance Carry Over, Revenues, and Appropriations; and (b) Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution 2024-100 to Amend the Position Allocations for FY 2024-25 to Conform to the Mid-year Budget Adjustments

The County contracted with CBG Communications to build upon the 2023 Lake County Master Broadband Plan Update with the Lake County Broadband Implementation Plan. The Implementation Plan is designed to identify actions, initiatives, and strategic directions that the County can take soon or longer term. The Implementation Plan has eight sections: deployment strategies so all Community Anchor Institutions have internet access at 1 gigabit per second, rights-of-way management processes and procedures, partnerships and collaborations with broadband providers, improving reliability and resiliency of broadband systems, regional cooperation for the benefit of Lake County residents, advocacy and grant funding, expanding public access to broadband - including working with community partners, and continuing outreach and engagement with the public regarding broadband planning efforts. An update will also be provided on the State's middle-mile broadband network remaining 83.5 miles to be installed in Lake County, the State's Last Mile Federal Fund Account $28.4 million Lake County allocation for fiber installation to households in unserved and underserved areas, the upcoming Broad Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, Golden State Connect Authority's planned open access network, and the State Digital Equity Capacity Subgrant program.

Informational, only, no immediate action required.

From February 2, 2024 to February 6, 2024, Lake County Code Enforcement (CE) performed a summary abatement for the property located at 6439 Fifteenth Avenue, Lucerne, CA (property), the property owner as reflected on County records is Rhonda Morrill. In accordance with Lake County Code Chapter 13, Article I, Section 13-42, the Board of Supervisors shall hear and consider the account and proposed assessment, together with objections and protests thereto. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Board may make such modifications and revisions of the proposed account and assessment as it deems just and may order the account and proposed assessment confirmed or denied, in whole or in part or as modified and revised. Property Information: Property Owners: Rhonda Morrill Zoning Designation: "R1" Single Family District Lot Type: Improved, with a manufactured home Investigation Background and Fact(s): On January 24, 2024 - While conducting code enforcement activities in the area, a UPS drive flagged down Code Enforcement Officer Chris Colen and alerted him to the issues occurring at the property. Colen proceed to the property and conducted a site inspection and observed in the front of the property large amounts of trash, refuse, and open and outdoor storage (Attachment B). Based on the extensive health and safety concerns witnessed in the front area of the property, Code Enforcement determined the conditions existed to request a summary abatement. Between January 24, 2025 and January 31, 2025, In addition to the serious health and safety violations observing to be existing on the exterior of the property, Code Enforcement had concerns the interior of the property may also constitute a serious health and safety concern and worked to obtain an inspection warrant. On February 1, 2025 an inspection warrant was obtained and further serious health and safety concerns were discovered in the interior (Attachment C). On January 25, 2024, Code Enforcement determined there was no water service to the property and posted 72hr Notice to restore water and later would post red tags for violation of the California Health and Safety Code 17920.3 (a) (5) - lack of hot and cold running water to the plumbing fixtures in a dwelling unit. On February 2, 2024 a red tag was posted ordering the property to be vacated and to not be occupied. (Attachment D) On February 2, 2024 the summary abatement request was approved and code enforcement proceeded with the abatement of those issues that presented and immediate or imminent risk to the health and safety of the general welfare of the public. Code Enforcement was granted approval to conduct a summary abatement for the following violation(s) existing on the property: * Chapter 13, 13-3.1 (e) (4) - Any condition dangerous to human life, unsafe, or detrimental to the public health or safety. * Chapter 13, 13-3.1 (e) (5) - Any use of land, buildings, or premises established, operated, or maintained contrary to the provisions of this Chapter and Chapter 21. * Chapter 13, 13-3.1 (e) (7) - The existence of garbage, rubbish, refuse, or waste matter, and weeds upon the premises contrary to the provisions of Chapters 9 and 21 of the Lake County Code and/or which creates a fire hazard. * Chapter 13, 13-3.1 (e) (8) - Any items causing an unsightly appearance which is visible from the scenic corridor or public right of way or sites of neighboring properties or which provides harborage for rats and/or other vermin, or creates other potential health hazard or public nuisance. * Chapter 13, 13-3.1 (e) (10) - The existence of hazardous substances and waste unlawfully released, discharged, or deposited upon any premises or onto any County property. * Chapter 13, 13-3.1 (e) (13) - Abandoned, dismantled, wrecked, or inoperable motor vehicles, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, trailers, campers, boats or parts thereof. * Chapter 13, 13-3.1 (e) (15) - Any property with dirty water, sewage, or any other substance, including but not limited to, urine, or other bodily matter, discolored water, contents of septic tanks, cesspools or privy vaults, which flows onto public or private property. * International Property Maintenance Code 702.1 - [BE] 702.1 General. A safe, continuous and unobstructed path of travel shall be provided from any point in a building or structure to the public way. Means of egress shall comply with the International Fire Code. * CA Health & Safety 17920.3 (a) (12) - Infestation of insects, vermin, or rodents as determined by a health officer or, if an agreement does not exist with an agency that has a health officer, the infestation can be determined by a code enforcement officer, as defined in Section 829.5 of the Penal Code, upon successful completion of a course of study in the appropriate subject matter as determined by the local jurisdiction CA H&S 17920.3 * CA Health & Safety (d) - All wiring, except that which conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation if it is currently in good and safe condition and working properly * CA Health & Safety (h) - Any building or portion thereof, device, apparatus, equipment, combustible waste, or vegetation that, in the opinion of the chief of the fire department or his deputy, is in such a condition as to cause a fire or explosion or provide a ready fuel to augment the spread and intensity of fire or explosion arising from any cause * CA Health & Safety (j) - Those premises on which an accumulation of weeds, vegetation, junk, dead organic matter, debris, garbage, offal, rodent harborages, stagnant water, combustible materials, and similar materials or conditions constitute fire, health, or safety hazards * CA Health & Safety (a) - Inadequate sanitation shall include, but not be limited to, the following; (5) Lack of hot and cold running water to plumbing fixtures in a dwelling unit. * CA Fire Code 603.6 - Extension cords. Extension cords shall not be a substitute for permanent wiring and shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 817. Extension cords shall not be affixed to structures, extended through walls, ceilings or floors, or under doors or floor coverings, nor shall such cords be subject to environmental damage or physical impact. Extension cords shall be used only with portable appliances. Extension cords marked for indoor use shall not be used outdoors Abatement: As of February 6, 2024, the violations constituting an imminent or immediate health and safety violation were corrected. Code Enforcement enlisted the services of 360 Junk Haul & Removal to perform the abatement. The total costs of the summary abatement is $9,339.96; contract cost in the amount of $7,900.00 (Attachment E). plus administration fees in the amount of $1,439.96 (Attachment F). __________________________________________________________________________________ Evidence: Attachment(s) - A - Notice of Assessment B - Initial site inspection photos C - Photos from Inspection Warrant D - Post Summary Abatement Photos E - Contractor Invoice F - Task Sheet (cost recovery) County Witness(es): Marcus Beltramo, Code Enforcement Manager Norman Valdez, Code Enforcement Supervisor Chris Colen, Code Enforcement Officer

Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a lien in the amount of $9,339.96 and direct staff to record the lien against the property with the Lake County Recorders Office, after recordation, shall be delivered to the County Auditor who shall enter the amount of the lien on the assessment roll as special assessments.

On January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order, "Restoring Names that Honor American Greatness." Section 2(c) of the Executive Order expressly permits the United States Board on Geographic Names (BGN) to update its Principles, Policies, and Procedures with respect to all applications proposing a name change within BGN's authority. This Executive Order signals a clear change in the priorities of past administrations, with all naming and renaming applications to be reviewed by a newly constituted and expanded BGN to advance the new policies. In light of the direction to return Mt. Denali to Mt. McKinley, it appears very likely that the name of Kelseyville will remain. Given the potential for updates, the County of Lake has the opportunity to submit feedback on the current process based on our experiences of the past year. The current Principles, Policies, and Practices of the BGN and Domestic Names Committee are vague and inconsistent. Most importantly, they do not consider the unique nature of renaming "Populated Places," or towns, where people live, work, and own businesses. Special consideration must be given to renaming a populated area (rather than a monument), particularly with expanded robust policies to encourage public engagement, transparency around the process, public comment, decision-making criteria, and the ability for the community to have input on alternate names. Over the past year, I urged the federal and state committees to recognize that the application submitted to change the name of Kelseyville to Konocti was rare, potentially precedent-setting, and deserved to be resourced in a way that would allow for clear communication and public participation. This issue has been controversial and divisive, leaving District 5 and Lake County residents deeply frustrated. I recommend we approve these Letters and authorize Chair Crandell to sign. The proposed policy changes are needed to ensure people all over the United States living in unincorporated populated areas, including in Lake County, have a voice in the names of the places we live.

Approve the Letters to (a) the United States Board on Geographic Names' (BGN's) Domestic Names Committee and (b) the California Advisory Committee on Geographic Names (CACGN) recommending changes to BGN's Principles, Policies, and Practices, in light of the January 20, 2025, Presidential Executive Order, "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness," and Authorize the Chair to Sign.

The overarching goal of this project is to identify and mitigate the cumulative mental and physical health impacts of cascading environmental hazards on rural communities facing significant health challenges. These communities are disproportionately affected by cascading hazards due to limited resources and lack of infrastructure. Focusing on Lake County, California, the project aims to quantify these cumulative health impacts of cascading hazards, including chemical (e.g., air and water pollution) and non-chemical stressors (e.g., disaster-driven losses, social disruption). The project outcomes empower informed decision-making to improve the health and resilience of rural communities facing significant health challenges exacerbated by environmental cascading hazards. This project would also like the Chief Climate Resiliency Officer and Tribal Liaison to serve as a member of the Advisory Board for the project. Those duties would include: 1. Assessing and providing feedback on research progress every 6 months; 2. Joining project conference calls or advising as research questions arise; and 3. Providing insight on the integration of this project's findings and outputs with ongoing efforts in Lake County for a total commitment of about 12 hours per year for the next five years.

a) Approve Letter of Support for the "Cumulative Health Impacts of Cascading Environmental Hazards on Rural Communities Project," and b) Consideration of the Chief Climate Resiliency Officer and Tribal Liaison Serving on Community Advisory Board of the Project.

The Napa Communities Firewise Foundation is seeking a letter of support for their grant application to CAL FIRE's Forest Health Grant Program to restore forests and increase wildfire resiliency/community safety on approximately 3,000 acres of public and private forests along the Lake-Napa County border in a region that generally follows State Highway 29 in the Middletown area This project seeks to repair and rehabilitate the forested areas affected by the Valley (2015) and LNU (2020) fires. This includes removing an abundance of dead material on the forest floor and dead and weakened trees, conduct seed collection from local conifers for reforestation, support the Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians' cultural burning of all forest and wildlands on their Rancheria on new acquired trust lands, improve forest health at the Montesol Ranch adjacent to Robert Louis Stevenson State Park and restore habitat on BLM lands.

Approve Letter of Support for the Lake-Napa Private, Public, Community Based Organization, and Tribal Government Collaborative Forest Health Project and authorize the Chair to sign.

(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): The following Advisory Boards and Commissions have vacancies as of January 1, 2025, and applications for consideration have been received. Big Valley Advisory Council: Three (3) vacancies - Two (2) General Membership, and one (1) Alternate Arnaud Hubert, New Applicant - Public Member Emergency Medical Care Council: Three (3) vacancies - Two (2) Fire Department, one (1) Adventist Health Hospital, and (1) Sutter-Lakeside Hospital Evan Bloom, Incumbent - Adventist Health Hospital James Dowdy, Incumbent - Fire Department (1 of 2) Willie Sapeta, Incumbent - Fire Department (2 of 2) Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee: Three (3) vacancies - One (1) representative from Supervisorial District: 1, one (1) Education, and one (1) Recreation Industry Greg Giusti, Incumbent - Education Lake County Resource Conservation District: One (1) vacancy - One (1) Member-at-Large Kate Schmidt-Hopper, Incumbent - Member at Large Middletown Area Town Hall: Three (3) vacancies - Two (2) Middletown Proper #1 and #2, and one (1) Alternate - General Membership Monica Rosenthal, Incumbent - Middletown Proper #1 Charles Morse, New Applicant - Middletown Proper #2 Tara Ybarra, New Applicant - Alternate/General Membership Middletown Cemetery District: Three (3) vacancies - Three (3) General Membership (must live within the district boundaries and be registered to vote in Lake County Carol McDowell, New Applicant

Appoint qualified applicants to the specified advisory board.

In response to the ongoing challenges such as limited water resources, increased demand, climate variability, and recent legislative requirements related to drought and water shortages, Staff proposes a reorganization of the current Drought Workgroup, renaming it to the "Lake County Drought and Water Shortage Task Force" and establishing an ad hoc committee. Additionally, we will discuss the implications of Senate Bill 552 (SB 552) and outline the process for drafting a comprehensive drought resiliency plan. Updates on the transfer of lead agency responsibilities and project timelines will also be provided. The Water Resources Department will present on the following: 1. Reorganization and Renaming: o Transformation of the existing Drought Workgroup into the Lake County Drought and Water Shortage Task Force o Expanded mandate and formal reporting structure to the Board of Supervisors. 2. Establishment of an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee: o Department Formation of an ad hoc committee to handle specific, short-term tasks o Members will be invited based on their expertise in areas such as water resources management, environmental science, agricultural needs, and local community knowledge. o The Department will select Advisory Committee members, who will hold 4 meetings with the primary role of developing the drought resiliency plan in accordance with SB552 requirements for State Small Water Systems and Domestic Wells. o The Ad Hoc drafted drought resiliency plan will be reviewed by the Task Force, prior to submission to the BOS for approval and then state certification. 3. Implications of Senate Bill 552 (SB 552): o Overview of SB 552 requirements for enhanced drought preparedness and resilience. o Role of the Drought and Water Shortage Task Force and Ad Hoc Advisory Committee in meeting these legislative requirements. 4. Drafting a Drought Resiliency Plan: o Importance of a comprehensive drought resiliency plan in response to SB 552. o Process for drafting the plan, including stakeholder involvement, public participation, and the opportunity for the public to review and comment on the draft plan before finalization. 5. Project Updates: o Transfer of Lead Agency: An update on the transfer of lead agency responsibilities for this initiative. o Updated Project Timeline: A revised timeline outlining major project milestones and expected completion dates.

(a) Approve the Reorganization and renaming of the Drought Workgroup to the Lake County Drought and Water Shortage Task Force; (b) Approve the establishment of the Drought Resiliency Plan Ad Hoc Advisory Committee; and (c) Approve the transference of Lead Agency from Water Resources to Community Development Department.