Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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1. Call to Order
2. Moment of Silence
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Consideration of Extra Items Not Appearing on the Posted Agenda
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
5.1Adopt Proclamation Commending Operation Tango Mike For 22 Years of Service in Supporting Our Military Personnel Deployed Around The World
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
WHEREAS, Operation Tango Mike has supported deployed military personnel throughout Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, Operation Onward Liberty, Operation Odyssey Lightning, Operation Inherent Resolve, and Operation Freedom's Sentinel; and
WHEREAS, Operation Tango Mike has shipped more than 27,000 care packages to deployed personnel and assisted multitudes of military families; and
WHEREAS, Operation Tango Mike coordinates annual collection and distribution of Christmas gifts and school supplies for military families; and
WHEREAS, Operation Tango Mike has coordinated and hosted many welcome home celebrations and ceremonies for returning troops; and
WHEREAS, Operation Tango Mike has assisted in honoring three of Lake County's fallen heroes in the Global War on Terror; and
WHEREAS, the Secretary of Defense has recognized families and community members as "the power behind the power"; and
WHEREAS, Operation Tango Mike fills a crucial role in supporting family members and loved ones of our Armed Forces and provides a compassionate community and incalculable moral support to families and loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Operation Tango Mike will mark 22 years of unwavering support for military personnel and families on March 20, 2025 and their monthly packing party.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake does hereby commend Operation Tango Mike for 22 years of service in supporting our military personnel deployed throughout the world.
Recommended Action
Adopt Proclamation Commending Operation Tango Mike For 22 Years of Service in Supporting Our Military Personnel Deployed Around the World
5.2Approve Continuation of Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Pervasive Tree Mortality
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection found that its aerial and group surveys in Napa and Lake County revealed widespread conifer mortality leaving trees vulnerable to insect attacks and fire damage. On March 28, 2022, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order No. 7-77, that states the ongoing drought will have significant immediate impacts on communities. In response, the Lake County Risk Reduction Authority created the Lake County Tree Mortality Task Force established to investigate and address the extensive tree mortality in the County caused primarily by wildfire, drought and insect damage.
The Lake County Tree Mortality Task Force members have attended several presentations from individuals with considerable expertise in both entomology and tree mortality, including Forest
Advisor Dr. Michael Jones, an entomologist from University of California Cooperative. The overriding message was that failure to actively address tree mortality could result in the potential loss or degradation of forest habitats and associated ecological impacts, including the impact of wildlife, water and soil. And as such, create dangerous wildfire conditions that also threaten the safety of persons and property and will likely extend beyond the capacity of public safety services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of this County.
This Resolution requests the following actions from Governor Newsom; 1) Proclaim a State of Emergency in Lake County and other afflicted areas of the State, 2) Seek designation of tree mortality areas within Lake County and other afflicted areas of the State under Section 8204 of the Agriculture Act of 2014 and seek additional Federal program support; and 3) Request a Presidential Declaration of Emergency or Major Disaster for this emergency.
Recommended Action
Approve Continuation of Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Pervasive Tree Mortality
5.3Approve Continuation of Proclamation declaring a Clear Lake Hitch Emergency
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
This Proclamation was adopted February 7, 2023.
Recommended Action
Approve Continuation of Proclamation declaring a Clear Lake Hitch Emergency
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5.4Approve Continuation of Local Emergency by the Lake County Sheriff/OES Director for the 2024 Late January, Early February Winter Storms
Resolution
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
This proclamation was adopted on February 6, 2024.
Recommended Action
Approve Continuation of Local Emergency by the Lake County Sheriff/OES Director for the 2024 Late January, Early February Winter Storms
5.5Approve Continuation of Proclamation of a Local Health Emergency by the Lake County Health Officer for the Boyles Fire
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
This proclamation was approved on September 10, 2024.
Recommended Action
Approve Continuation of Proclamation of a Local Health Emergency by the Lake County Health Officer for the Boyles Fire
5.6Approve Continuation of a Local Emergency by the Lake County Sheriff/OES Director for the 2024 Boyles Fire
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Section 6-5 of the Lake County Code empowers the Director of Emergency Services to declare the existence or threatened existence of a Local Emergency when Lake County is affected or likely to be affected by a public calamity. The Sheriff/OES Director's Proclamation expires seven days after issuance unless confirmed and ratified by the Lake County Board of Supervisors.
As your Board is aware, as OES Director, I declared a Local Emergency in response to the devastating effects of the Boyles Fire, which ignited September 8, 2024, near Boyles and 8th Avenues in the City of Clearlake.
While the City of Clearlake bore the brunt of the fire's destruction, including the loss of approximately 30 homes and the evacuation of over 4,000 residents, the fire's effects were felt beyond the city's borders; infrastructure damage resulting from the fire has caused widespread power outages, affecting nearby unincorporated areas Lake County.
This is the 30 day continuation of the emergency.
Recommended Action
Approve Continuation of a Local Emergency Proclamation by the Lake County Sheriff/OES Director for the 2024 Boyles Fire
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| Additional Requested | $0 |
| Future Annual Cost | $0 |
5.7Approve Continuation of Local Emergency Proclamation by the Lake County Sheriff/OES Director for the Glenhaven Fire
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Section 6-5 of the Lake County Code empowers the Director of Emergency Services to declare the existence or threatened existence of a Local Emergency when Lake County is affected or likely to be affected by a public calamity. The Sheriff/OES Director's Proclamation expires seven days after issuance unless confirmed and ratified by the Lake County Board of Supervisors.
As your Board is aware, as OES Director, I declared a Local Emergency in response to the Glenhaven Fire, which ignited October 4, 2024, near Hwy 20 and Glenhaven Drive in Glenhaven, CA. Over 400 acres burned, threatening over 2,000 structures and resulting in mass evacuations.
Staff recommends your Board recognize emergency conditions persist, and ratify the Local Emergency related to the Glenhaven Fire.
Recommended Action
Approve Continuation of Local Emergency Proclamation by the Lake County Sheriff/OES Director for the Glenhaven Fire
5.8Approve Continuation of Emergency Proclamation Declaring a Shelter Crisis in the County of Lake
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Board of Supervisors originally approved an emergency declaration for shelter crisis on January 24, 2023. The proclamation cited the lack of beds available for those experiencing homelessness and would assist in allowing shelters to continue as well as new shelters to be initiated.
Due to the fact that the original proclamation discussed rain and snow as being part of the reason for declaring an emergency, a revised version of the emergency declaration is being brought back to the board to approve with revised recitals.
We are still short of beds needed to provide shelter for all of those who are experiencing homelessness. However, great strides are being made at both Behavioral Health and the Continuum of Care with the support of the Board of Supervisors to make progress in what is available.
Recommended Action
Approve Continuation of Emergency Proclamation Declaring a Shelter Crisis in the County of Lake
5.9Approve Addition of Special Meeting for Friday, March 21, 2025 to the Board's Annual Meeting Calendar
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
I am recommending your Board make the following addition to your meeting calendar for 2025:
Friday, March 21, 2025 - Special Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
Workshop with County Department Heads and Consultant Robert Bendorf.
Location: Robinson Rancheria
1545 State Hwy 20
Nice, CA 95464
Recommended Action
Approve Addition of Special Meeting for Friday, March 21, 2025 to the Board's Annual Meeting Calendar.
5.10Accept donation from Linda K. Warren in the amount of $25,094.69
Action Item
pulled on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Animal Care and Control is requesting Board approval to accept a donation in the amount of $25,094.69 from a Linda K. Warren. As a department that provides a meaningful service to its community, the challenges can sometimes cast a shadow over the successes. This department's mission is to save lives and enhance the life experience of the residents of Lake County through prevention of unhealthy animal populations, while fostering an educational approach to county code enforcement and community engagement. Amidst these challenges, a good Samaritan offered this generous donation to the work of this department's cause. In accepting this donation, it is the intent of our department to make essential repairs and upgrades to better serve the community and its animal population.
These funds will be allocated in the Animal Care and Control budget 2703 for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
Recommended Action
Accept donation from Linda K. Warren in the amount of $25,094.69
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled and continued to a future date.
5.11Approve Update to the Bylaws of the East Region Town Hall Advisory Board (ERTH)
Action Item
pulled on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
I am requesting your Board consider an update to the Bylaws of East Region Town Hall Advisory Board (ERTH). The Bylaws were adopted by the Advisory Board on March 5, 2025.
Recommended Action
Approve Update to the Bylaws of the East Region Town Hall Advisory Board (ERTH)
This item was pulled and continued to a future date.
Clerk’s notes: County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano presented the item to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.12Approve and Accept Grant, 2024-3105 County of Lake-Sheriff’s Office-Search and Rescue from Direct Relief
Action Item
pulled on consent
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Rasmussen
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
RECOMMENDATION: Approve and accept a grant award 2024-3105 County of Lake-Sheriff's Office-Search and Rescue from Direct Relief in the amount of $15,000; authorize the acceptance of funds via ACH; and authorize the Sheriff or his designee to sign the grant documents.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue (SAR) team provides critical services in locating and rescuing individuals in distress within the County's diverse terrain. The SAR Quad Team plays an essential role in these operations, utilizing quad vehicles to rapidly navigate challenging areas, significantly reducing response times and enhancing rescue capabilities.
In December, the Sheriff's SAR was invited, on short notice, to apply for a grant from Direct Relief. Subsequently, the Sheriff's SAR has been awarded a grant totaling $15,000 specifically designed to enhance capacity by purchasing (1) standard ATV/UTV with Basic Rescue Equipment and a set of protective clothing, equipment and gear.
Direct Relief is a nonprofit humanitarian organization whose mission is to improve the lives of people in poverty or emergency situations by providing the appropriate medical resources. The charity provides emergency medical assistance and disaster relief in the United States and internationally. Disaster response requires rapid mobilization, but the help must be of the right type. Direct Relief's efforts are fast, yet always in direct response to specific requests from local partners and are coordinated with other organizations and public agencies to ensure the most efficient use of resources.
This grant is fully funded with no required matching funds from the County.
Thank you for your consideration.
Recommended Action
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve and accept this $15,000 grant from Direct Relief; authorize the acceptance of funds via ACH; and authorize the Sheriff or his designee to sign the grant documents.
On motion of Supervisor Rasmussen, and by vote of the Board, Approved and Accepted the $15,000 Grant from Direct Relief, authorized the acceptance of funds from ACH and authorized the sheriff or his designee to sign the grant documents. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Sheriff Lucas Bingham presented the item to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.13Authorize the closure of the Special Districts Administration Office from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday, March 28, 2025.
Action Item
passed on consent
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
I respectfully request the Board's approval to close the Special Districts Administration office to the public on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 8:00 Am to 5:00 PM. This is a correction to Board Item 5.1 on February 25, 2025 consent agenda.
During this closure the Department will be participating in a field trip related to operations. The purpose of this field trip is to familiarize the office staff with the details and functions of our department in relation to our geothermal partners.
Recommended Action
Authorize the closure of the Special Districts Administration Office from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday March 28, 2025.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved consent agenda items 5.1 through 5.13 with the exception of items 5.10, 5.11, and 5.12 which were pulled for further discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
6. Timed Items
6.19:02 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: Invasive Species Program Manager Angela DePalma-Dow, Justin Quayle, Mark Lipps, Donna Mackewicz, and Skeila Laiwa spoke.
6.29:03 A.M. - Pet of the Week
Presentation
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Lake County Animal Shelter Coordinator Sara Schram presented the pet of the week to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.39:05 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Commending Operation Tango Mike For 22 Years of Service in Supporting Our Military Personnel Deployed Around The World
Proclamation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
WHEREAS, Operation Tango Mike has supported deployed military personnel throughout Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, Operation Onward Liberty, Operation Odyssey Lightning, Operation Inherent Resolve, and Operation Freedom's Sentinel; and
WHEREAS, Operation Tango Mike has shipped more than 27,000 care packages to deployed personnel and assisted multitudes of military families; and
WHEREAS, Operation Tango Mike coordinates annual collection and distribution of Christmas gifts and school supplies for military families; and
WHEREAS, Operation Tango Mike has coordinated and hosted many welcome home celebrations and ceremonies for returning troops; and
WHEREAS, Operation Tango Mike has assisted in honoring three of Lake County's fallen heroes in the Global War on Terror; and
WHEREAS, the Secretary of Defense has recognized families and community members as "the power behind the power"; and
WHEREAS, Operation Tango Mike fills a crucial role in supporting family members and loved ones of our Armed Forces and provides a compassionate community and incalculable moral support to families and loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Operation Tango Mike will mark 22 years of unwavering support for military personnel and families on March 20, 2025 and their monthly packing party.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake does hereby commend Operation Tango Mike for 22 years of service in supporting our military personnel deployed throughout the world.
Recommended Action
Presentation Only.
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Operation Tango Mike Representatives. Operation Tango Mike Representative Ginny Craven spoke.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.49:08 A.M. - Consideration of Letter of Support for the Lake County Historical Society application for grant funding
Action Item
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
This all-volunteer, all-donation run museum has just accepted the donation of 17 horse-drawn wagons and carriages, representing the transportation history of a wide range of businesses, families, and classes of people in California. The wagons and carriages have been lovingly restored over the last decades.
In order to protect and display these unique forms of transportation, the Ely Museum needs the funds necessary to construct a "Carriage House" for the collection.
Recommended Action
Approve Letter of Support for the Lake County Historical Society application for grant funding and authorize the chair to sign
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved Letter of Support for the Lake County Historical Society application for grant funding and authorized the chair to sign as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Pyska introduced the item to the Board. Dr. John Parker presented the item to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Elaine Brown. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.59:15 A.M. - Consideration of Presentation by UCCE of the Beneficial Burning and Land Stewardship Program
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
UCCE Area Director Matthew Barnes and Beneficial Burning and Land Stewardship Academic Advisor Alexandra Sung-Jereczek will present on the Beneficial Burning and Land Stewardship Program.
Recommended Action
Presentation Only.
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: UCCE Director Matthew Barnes introduce the item to the Board. UCANR Beneficial Burning and Tribal Land Stewardship Advisor Ally Sung-Jereczek presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.69:30 A.M. - Consideration of Presentation to Accept and File the “2025 Roads Projects and the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan / Active Transportation Plan Update”
Report
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Rasmussen
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
2025 Road Projects
The Public Works Director (DIRECTOR), at the request of the Board of Supervisors (BOARD), prepared a presentation of the 2025 Road Projects. The presentation identifies projects that the Department of Public Works (DPW) intends to design and construct in 2025.
Most projects are already funded by grants, including federal Community Project Funding (CPF), federal Highway Bridge Program (HBP), federal Emergency Relief (ER) funds, Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), and State Transportation Improvement Program.
Staff will seek funding from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant (formerly known as Rebuilding American Infrastructure with sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant), which have not been pursued recently.
In several instances, DPW will complete the project design, so projects are "shovel-ready" then apply for grants for construction only.
For more complicated projects, DPW will develop 15% to 30% plans so accurate design and construction estimates can be developed for design and/or construction grant applications.
2026 Regional Transportation Plan / Active Transportation Plan Update
The presentation (1) details the projects in the existing 2022 Regional Transportation Plan / Active Transportation Plan; (2) describes what types of projects are typically included in each plan; and (3) suggests projects that might be proposed for the update.
The Plans are planning documents used to identify projects that might be implemented over the next twenty (20) years. As planning documents, the Plans are an important part of the project funding process. The Plan ensures that grant funding sources knows that our community has prioritized the projects over other potential projects.
The DIRECTOR will develop a list of recommendations to the Plans for the BOARD in the fall of 2025 for approval.
Recommended Action
Accept and File the "2025 Roads Projects and the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan / Active Transportation Plan Update"
On motion of Supervisor Rasmussen, and by vote of the Board, Accepted to File the 2025 Roads Projects and the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan / Active Transportation Plan Update. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Public Works Director Glen March presented the PowerPoint Presentation to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Tom Lajcik, Margaux Kambara, and Julia Carerra. The following people spoke via Zoom: Donna Mackiwicz and Betsy Cawn. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.710:00 A.M. - Consideration of Presentation of the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance's Training Facility
Report
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance (TERA) is an intertribal nonprofit organization founded in 2019 and based in Upper Lake. A cross-cultural, multi-organizational collaborative, it seeks to revitalize ecology, economy and culture through Indigenous-led land stewardship. TERA has been operating community programs since 2021 designed to build capacity in Lake County to steward lands in a way that builds climate resilience, reduces risk of impact from catastrophic events such as wildfire and drought, improves wildlife habitat, and creates jobs with livable wages for community members.
TERA has been awarded $3.9 million through a Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Relief Program (CDBG-DR), in partnership with the Workforce Development Board of the North Bay. The project includes the acquisition of a 140-acre parcel of land on Highway 29 near Upper Lake. TERA intends to utilize this property as a training facility and homebase for administrative staff, its full-time stewardship crew, Native plant nursery, and an occasional training site to host groups to learn about wildfire resilience, prescribed fire, land stewardship, and tribal traditional ecological knowledge. Through this grant, it will also be offering wildfire resilience vocational training programs available at no cost to all Lake County low-income residents. Programs include a 4-week intensive, a 3-month on-the-job training, and National Wildfire Coordinating Group curriculum trainings which will prepare individuals for career pathways and create a pipeline to jobs with fire agencies, Tribes, and NGO's.
Recommended Action
Presentation only, no action is required.
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Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance Representatives Lindsay Daley, Jordan Rayes, and Kim Cole presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Weston Sights spoke.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Margaux Kambara. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.810:30 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of Proposed Resolution to Adopt Amendment to the Health and Safety Element of the Lake County General Plan (GPA 25-XX)
Public Hearing
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Passed in 2006, Assembly Bill 2140 (AB 2140) allows California counties and cities to be considered for additional state cost-share on eligible Public Assistance projects by adopting their current, FEMA-approved local hazard mitigation plans (LHMPs) into the Safety Element of the General Plan. The Board adopted Resolution 2023-139, on December 8, 2023, which included the intent to update the Lake County General Plan. However, there was no following resolution to make the General Plan update.
The attached resolution corrects this oversight, in compliance with AB 2140.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Adopting Amendments to the Health and Safety Element of the Lake County General Plan (GPA 25-01)
Supervisor Pyska offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Mireya Turner presented the item to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.911:00 A.M. - Presentation of Lake County 2050 Update
Planning Item
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Rasmussen
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Lake County 2050 Project includes the update of most of the countywide elements, all eight Local Area Plans, and a Housing Action and Implementation Plan (HAIP). The update began in December 2023, with an anticipated conclusion in Fall 2026. The Board of Supervisors established advisory committees for both the General Plan and Local Area Plan updates. Since last Fall, these groups have met frequently to discuss and approve recommendations to the Board to inform changes in land use designations, community growth boundaries, and planning area boundaries.
LAPAC recommended changes to land use designations, community growth boundaries, and planning area boundaries can be reviewed at LAPAC - Recommended GPLU Changes Viewer. The GPAC recommendations are attached. Video recordings of LAPAC and GPAC meetings are available at LakeCounty2050.org and the County of Lake's Agenda webpage for Boards and Commissions.
Administrative Office Staff will present an update on the progress of the HAIP.
The purpose of this update is to present the Local Area Plan Advisory Committee (LAPAC) and General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) recommendations to date and receive any Board direction on next steps.
Recommended Action
Receive Lake County 2050 update, and provide direction to Staff.
On motion of Supervisor Rasmussen, and by vote of the Board, accepted the Lake County 2050 Update. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Mireya Turner presented the item to the Board. Deputy Community Development Director Shannon Walker-Smith spoke.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7. Non-Timed Items
7.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
7.2(Sitting as Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors) Consideration of Presentation Regarding the Lake County Air Quality Management District Requirements and Current Operational Status
Report
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Lake County Air Quality Management District (District) is presenting general background related to the District, the laws and regulations affecting the District, and the current operational status of the District. This includes the methods for obtaining burn permits, CDD signoffs, and stationary source permits.
Recommended Action
Informational item only, no actions requested.
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Air Pollution Control Officer Doug Gearhart presented the item to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Tom Lacjik and Margaux Kambara. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.3Consideration of updates to the 2025 Board of Supervisors Committee Assignment list
Appointment
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Rasmussen
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The additions/revisions to the 2025 BOS Committee Assignment list are as follows:
Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake:
The approval of committee assignments on January 7, 2025 did not specify the primary or alternate members for this committee. On February 25, 2025, the BOS approved the designations with the primary member Supervisor Rasmussen, and the alternate Supervisor Owen.
Children's Council:
The meeting schedule has been updated from Monthly to Quarterly meetings on the second Wednesday @ 1pm. The next meeting will be held on March 12, 2025.
Food Policy Council:
This committee is a new addition to the committee assignment list with Supervisor Sabatier as the 2025 member.
Lake County Drought & Water Shortage Task Force:
Formerly the Comprehensive Drought Workgroup, your Board approved the name change of this committee at the February 4, 2025 meeting. This committee has been moved under the Ad Hoc/Task Force Committee Assignments section of this document.
Tree Mortality Task Force:
A committee/task force of the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority (LCCRRA) with Supervisor Pyska as the 2025 member.
Recommended Action
Approve updates to the 2025 BOS Committee Assignment list.
On motion of Supervisor Rasmussen, and by vote of the Board, approved updates to the 2025 Board of Supervisors Committee Assignment list. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Administrative Analyst Carolyn Purdy presented the item to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.4Consideration of a) Presentation of Fiscal Data and Loan Repayment Status; and b) Resolution Authorizing Extension of Loan Term for Lake County Behavioral Health Services.
Resolution
Staff memo
Executive Summary
This presentation provides the Board with a financial update on Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) funding and Medi-Cal reimbursements for Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS). Additionally, we are requesting the Board's approval to extend the repayment term for the Lake County Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS) loan to June 30, 2025, to ensure fiscal stability.
Financial Overview of IGT Funding & Reimbursements (July - February):
* Funds sent to the state: $5,887,428
* Payments received: $4,909,069
* Ongoing gap between funds sent and reimbursements received:
Medi-Cal Funding Update:
* Receivable funding (from EHR): $14,708,022
* Funds received as of December: $11,307,825
* Outstanding Medi-Cal balance: $3,400,197 (previously over $7 million).
Revenue & Expenditures Analysis:
* Significant fluctuations in monthly Medi-Cal revenue due to ongoing delays in claims processing.
* Gaps in Medi-Cal revenue have been supplemented with grant funding and other revenue sources.
* Cumulative revenue trends highlight increasing receipts, though timing of payments remains unpredictable.
Loan Repayment Extension Request
In March 2023, LCBHS transitioned to the California Mental Health Services Authority's Semi-Statewide Enterprise Health Record system. Due to technical delays in claims submission, Medi-Cal reimbursements were significantly impacted, delaying revenue flow. Despite these challenges, LCBHS was able to maintain services while facing extreme payment delays. As a result, we requested the loan in 2024 after dealing with system issues and other problems from the EHR.
To date, LCBHS has repaid $2,000,000 of the original $4,000,000 loan, including:
* $1,000,000 repaid to the Department of Social Services.
* $1,000,000 repaid to the County General Fund.
However, given continued claims processing delays and fiscal uncertainties, we are requesting the Board approve a resolution to extend the loan repayment term to June 30, 2025. This extension will:
? Ensure fiscal stability for Behavioral Health operations.
? Avoid disruptions to essential mental health services.
? Maintain the County's overall financial health, as the extension does not impact the general reserve.
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)
? Other (Please describe in Executive Summary)
? Well-being of Residents ? Public Safety ? Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
? Economic Development ? Infrastructure ? County Workforce
? Community Collaboration ? Business Process Efficiency ? Clear Lake
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Authorizing Extension of Loan Term for Lake County Behavioral Health Services.
Supervisor Sabatier offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Behavioral Heath Director Elise Jones introduced the item to the Board. Staff Services Manager Amber Luch presented the item to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.5Consideration of the following Advisory Board appointments:
Animal Control Advisory Board
Lake County Child Care Planning and Development Council
Appointment
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
(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.
Animal Control Advisory Board
Two (2) Vacancies: one (1) District 1 seat, one (1) Member-at-Large
Bruce Robinson, New Applicant - Member at Large
Janet Zumwalt, New Applicant - District 1
Lake County Child Care Planning and Development Council
Five (5) Vacancies: one (1) Community Representative, two (2) Consumer, one (1) Child Care Provider, and one (1) Discretionary Appointee
Jamie Castaldo, Incumbent - Community Representative
Angel Coppa, Incumbent - Discretionary Appointee
Sunny Dawn, New Applicant - Child Care Provider
Megan Handy, Incumbent - Consumer
Sulema Perez-Cruz, Incumbent - Consumer
Recommended Action
Appoint qualified applicants to the specified advisory board.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, appointed Janey Zumwalt and Jamie Castaldo to the Animal Control Advisory Board. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, appointed Jamie Castaldo, Angel Coppa, Sunny Dawn, Megan Handy, and Sulema Perez-Cruz to the Lake County Child Care Planning and Development Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Chair Crandell introduced the item to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
Robinson, Bruce_Member at Large_Animal Control_Redacted.pdf Zumwalt, Janet_Dist 1_Animal Control_Redacted.pdf Perez-Cruz, Sulema_Child Care Planning and Development_Redacted.pdf Handy, Megan_Child Care Planning and Development_Redacted.pdf Coppa, Angel_Child Care Planning and Development_Redacted.pdf Castaldo, Jamie_Child Care Planning and Development_Redacted.pdf Dawn, Sunny_Child Care Planning and Development_Redacted.pdf
7.6Consideration of Cannabis Ordinance Task Force appointment(s)
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Cannabis Ordinance Task Force (COTF), established on July 12, 2022, is currently a seven-member advisory committee. The task force includes representation in the following categories: Cannabis Industry, Tribal, Farm Bureau, Lake County Cannabis Alliance, Agricultural Commissioner, and residents from North and South Lake County.
The Board directed Staff to advertise for applications for alternate seats for each membership category on January 14, 2025. There are current vacancies in the primary South Lake County Resident, and all Alternate positions, except for Cannabis Industry. The current roster is attached.
The following applications have been received:
Margaux Kambara (Lakeport) - North County Resident - Alternate
Jan Coppinger (Kelseyville) - South County Resident
Jesse Cude (Lower Lake) - South County Resident
Chris Jennings (Clearlake) - South County Resident
Margaux Kambara (Lakeport) - South County Resident
Autumn Karcey (Kelseyville) - South County Resident
Recommended Action
Appoint members to the Cannabis Ordinance Task Force.
This item was pulled and continued to a future date.
Clerk’s notes: Chair Crandell introduced the item to the Board. County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano spoke.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Andrew Dabs Cremer. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.7Consideration of Letter of Support AB 418 (Wilson)
Letter
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Rasmussen
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
AB 418 (Wilson) is responsive to the May 25, 2023 United States Supreme Court decision, which unanimously ruled in Tyler v Hennepin County, Minnesota, et al. that Geraldine Tyler's Constitutional rights were violated when Hennepin County, in Minnesota, auctioned her tax-defaulted property to satisfy the delinquent property tax debt worth $15,000. The property sold for $40,000. The County kept the remaining $25,000 in excess proceeds without first affording Ms. Tyler the right to file a claim for the excess proceeds. The Court found that the taking of the value of Ms. Tyler's equity violated the Takings Clause of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments and the Excessive Fines Clause of the Eighth Amendment.
AB 418 preserves the ability of counties to utilize so-called Chapter 8 sales that are used to dispose of challenging properties or facilitate the development of affordable housing or other local agency uses, while ensuring that the owners of that tax-defaulted property are able to participate in an administrative process if they disagree with the tax sale value established by the tax collector, and proposed for approval by the Board of Supervisors.
Recommended Action
Approve letter and authorize the chair to sign.
On motion of Supervisor Rasmussen, and by vote of the Board, approved Letter of Support AB 418 (Wilson) and authorized the chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Treasurer/ Tax Collector Patrick Sullivan presented the item to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.8Discussion of Delinquent Property Taxes including (a) Impacts of Tax Defaulted Land Sale (TDLS) Deficit Sales; and (b) Development of a Low Value Ordinance
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Impacts of Tax Defaulted Land Sales - Deficit Sales
Due to the prevalence of low value properties and other properties where taxes, coupled with direct charges, exceed the sale price of the property, there is an approximate $4 million tax sale deficit this year. These deficits occur when the minimum bid necessary to cover all taxes, direct charges, interest and penalties is reduced to the point where the property will actually sell. By the time a property becomes eligible for tax sale after 5 years of delinquency, the balance owed in an individual tax year can already have effectively doubled. With low value properties, that balance can quickly exceed the actual value of the property. This results in balances owed to agencies that will ultimately be uncollectible.
Approximately $2.6 million originally fronted by the County will be recouped from agencies during the apportionment process. The growing inventory of low value properties and increased frequency of high-volume deficit sales will continue to grow the potential for large deficit sales, and potentially preclude a sufficient number of non-deficit sales to provide necessary offsets to balance these apportionments.
Low Value Ordinance
The Assessor-Recorder, Treasurer - Tax Collector, and Auditor - Controller's office have all been in involved in discussions to develop a low value ordinance. There are approximately 8 counties remaining that have not passed a low value ordinance. Once the costs of delinquent enforcement is considered, the inventory of low value parcels in Lake County creates an untenable situation. Costs to take a property through the tax sale process can range from $500 - $700, in addition to staff time and resources that have to be redirected from other activities.
In a recent tax sale only 22% of properties offered received a bid. When looking at data from 2022, delinquent properties worth less than $5,000 constituted:
- Approximately 22.4% of parcels;
- Only 0.8% of total tax bill (taxes and direct charges);
- Only 0.25% of base tax billed;
- A current delinquency rate of 34%;
- 74% of tax defaulted inventory eligible for sale.
Even with the unsustainable pace of tax sales at 1,000 properties per year, the inventory of auction eligible properties under $5,000 continued to grow both numerically and proportionately. The workload associated with each tax sale spans 2 - 3 years, which has a compounding effect. In comparing 2022 to 2024, the number of 5+ year defaulted parcels increased from 74% to 78% of existing inventory, with an additional 401 parcels.
If the County does not pass a low value ordinance, ultimately this will result in massive volumes of deficit sales, as previously discussed. These sales lead to increased workloads for both the Auditor-Controller and Treasurer-Tax Collector's offices, while at the same time realizing little value for the County and other entities. A low value ordinance set at $5,000 for secured taxes would bring our inventory in line with best practices throughout the State.
Recommended Action
Provide direction to support development of a low value ordinance.
There was board consensus to return with an ordinance and direct staff to work with other agencies.
Clerk’s notes: Treasurer - Tax Collector Patrick Sullivan presented the item to the Board. Auditor-Controller/ County Clerk Jenavive Herrington and Community Development Director Mireya Turner spoke.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Tom Lajcik. The following person spoke via Zoom: Chris Jennings. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.9Consideration of Resolution authorizing the Chair of the Board to approve and direct the Tax Collector to sell, at public auction via internet, tax defaulted property which is subject to the power to sell in accordance with Chapter 7 of part 6 of Division 1, of the California Revenue and Taxation Code and approving sales below minimum price in specified cases.
Resolution
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The attached resolution is being submitted for your review and approval to authorize the Tax Collector to sell, at internet auction, tax defaulted properties due to non-payment of delinquent taxes.
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution authorizing the Chair of the Board to approve and direct the Tax Collector to sell, at public auction via internet, tax defaulted property which is subject to power to sell in accordance with chapter 7 of part 6 of division 1, of the California Revenue and Taxation Code and approving sales below minimum price in specified cases.
Supervisor Sabatier offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Treasurer/ Tax-Collector Patrick Sullivan presented the item to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8. Closed Session
8.1Public Employee Evaluation:
Title: Registrar of Voters
Closed Session Item
8.2Public Employee Evaluation:
Title: Air Pollution Control Officer
Closed Session Item
8.3Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(1) – Two potential cases
Closed Session Item
8.4Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9 (d)(1) – FERC Proceeding No. P-77, Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project
Closed Session Item