Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, May 6, 2025
This is the plain-text record. Open this meeting in the interactive archive for video timestamps, search and vote comparisons.
How to attend or watch
Meetings of the Lake County Board of Supervisors will be available for participation virtually via Zoom. Live video of all Board of Supervisors meetings is broadcast online, at: https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
To participate in real time, please join the Zoom Meeting, by clicking the link below at 9am: Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join. https://lakecounty.zoom.us/j/86533544962?pwd=eFU3SWhhVlR4OGtqK1hPLzI0N2F0dz09 Passcode: 726865 Or One tap mobile: +16694449171,,86533544962#,,,,*726865# US +16699006833,,86533544962#,,,,*726865# US (San Jose) Or join by phone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 360 209 5623 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 507 473 4847 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 689 278 1000 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 305 224 1968 or +1 309 205 3325 or +1 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 865 3354 4962 Passcode: 726865 International numbers available: https://lakecounty.zoom.us/u/kcUkQmMtyj PLEASE NOTE: IF ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE PRESENT IN PERSON, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BY ZOOM IS FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY AND IS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW. IF THE ZOOM FEED IS LOST FOR ANY REASON, THE MEETING MAY BE PAUSED WHILE A FIX IS ATTEMPTED BUT THE MEETING MAY CONTINUE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRPERSON.
To submit a written comment on any agenda item please visit: https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and click on the eComment feature linked to the meeting date. If a comment is submitted after the meeting begins, it may not be read during the meeting but will become a part of the record.
Thank you for your interest in this meeting.
To participate in real time, please join the Zoom Meeting, by clicking the link below at 9am: Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join. https://lakecounty.zoom.us/j/86533544962?pwd=eFU3SWhhVlR4OGtqK1hPLzI0N2F0dz09 Passcode: 726865 Or One tap mobile: +16694449171,,86533544962#,,,,*726865# US +16699006833,,86533544962#,,,,*726865# US (San Jose) Or join by phone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 360 209 5623 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 507 473 4847 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 689 278 1000 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 305 224 1968 or +1 309 205 3325 or +1 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 865 3354 4962 Passcode: 726865 International numbers available: https://lakecounty.zoom.us/u/kcUkQmMtyj PLEASE NOTE: IF ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE PRESENT IN PERSON, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BY ZOOM IS FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY AND IS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW. IF THE ZOOM FEED IS LOST FOR ANY REASON, THE MEETING MAY BE PAUSED WHILE A FIX IS ATTEMPTED BUT THE MEETING MAY CONTINUE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRPERSON.
To submit a written comment on any agenda item please visit: https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and click on the eComment feature linked to the meeting date. If a comment is submitted after the meeting begins, it may not be read during the meeting but will become a part of the record.
Thank you for your interest in this meeting.
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
5.1Approve 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
| Additional Requested | $100,000 |
|---|
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 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
5.4Adopt Proclamation Designating May 2025 as Lake County Month of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Designating May 2025 as Lake County Month of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People
WHEREAS, according to the National Crime Justice Training Center, Missing and Murdered Native Women are two and a half times more likely to experience violent crimes and twice as likely to experience rape or sexual assault in their lifetime, comprise 40% of sex trafficking victims, and experience rape at a rate of one in every three; and
WHEREAS, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Indian/Alaska Native men are two and a half times more likely to experience violent crimes, and nearly half (45.3%) have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime; and
WHEREAS, the CDC also reports that over 4 in 5 American Indian/Alaska Native men and women have experienced violence in their lifetime; and homicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for Native youth aged 1-19, the 4th leading cause for Native males aged 20-44, and the 6th leading cause for Native women aged 20-44; and
WHEREAS, the National Crime Information Center Missing and Unidentified Persons statistics from 2022 accounted for 5,487 missing Indigenous person incidents-4,251 of whom were under the age of 20-and by the end of 2022, 1,593 of those cases remained open; and
WHEREAS, in 2020, the federal government enacted Savannah's Act and the Not Invisible Act to address the lack of accurate data, enhance law enforcement collaboration, and create better responses to the growing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and people; and
WHEREAS, the origins of this epidemic trace back to systemic legal and structural barriers such as the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Oliphant v. Suquamish Indian Tribe (1978), which stripped tribal nations of the power to prosecute non-Natives who commit crimes on tribal lands, severely undermining tribal sovereignty and the protection of Indigenous people; and
WHEREAS, Lake County is home to some of the earliest known atrocities against Indigenous people, including the Temescal Massacre (1820s) and the Bloody Island Massacre (1850)-both devastating events that reflect the long history of state and settler violence against the Pomo peoples and mark the beginning of documented cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People in what is now Lake County, California; and
WHEREAS, the area known today as Lake County is located on the ancestral homelands of Indigenous Peoples who have lived, stewarded, and honored these lands since time immemorial, and is currently home to seven federally recognized tribes: The Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians, The Elem Indian Colony, The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, The Koi Nation of Northern California, The Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California, The Robinson Rancheria of Pomo Indians, and The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians; and
WHEREAS, the County of Lake is committed to honoring the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People-both those documented in public records and those whose cases remain unrecorded-and stands in solidarity with the families, communities, and tribal nations impacted by these ongoing tragedies; and recognizes that addressing this crisis requires continued action, justice, healing, and systemic change.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake, hereby designates May 2025 as Lake County Month of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People.
Recommended Action
Adopt Proclamation Designating May 2025 as Lake County Month of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People
5.5Adopt Proclamation Designating May 1-7, 2025, as Elks National Youth Week in Lake County
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
WHEREAS, Lakeport Elks Lodge #2704 will sponsor an observance of the national Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks National Youth Week, May 1-7, 2025, to honor America's junior citizens for their accomplishments, and to give fitting recognition of their services to community, state, and nation; and
WHEREAS, no event could be more deserving of our support and participation than one dedicated to these young people who represent the nation's greatest resource, and who in the years ahead will assume the responsibility for the advancement of our free society; and
WHEREAS, our youth need the guidance, inspiration, and encouragement which we can give, in cooperation with other local agencies and partners, to help develop those qualities of character essential for future leadership roles in our nation and communities; and,
WHEREAS, for over 19 years Lakeport Elks Lodge has promoted the annual Elks National Americanism Essay Contest, which is open to all student in the fifth through eighth grades. Last year 150 essays were submitted to the State level finals; and
WHEREAS, this year Lakeport Elks had a fun turnout as they participated in the Elks National Hoop Shoot which has been unleashing gritty kids ages 8 to 13 for over 50 years. Hoop Shoot is committed to making contests fully inclusive and safe for all participants and volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Lakeport Elks Lodge #2704 is giving $4,000 in scholarships to five outstanding seniors from Lake County's three public high schools this year; and
WHEREAS, the Elks Drug Awareness Program (DAP) has been recognized as the largest all-volunteer drug awareness program in the United States. Elks believe to ensure a bright future for our country, it is essential that our children be raised in a drug-free environment; and
WHEREAS, Lakeport Elks Lodge #2704 participates in the Lake County Sheriff's Athletic League (SAL), which builds relationships between law enforcement and local youth through sporting activities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake, do hereby designate May 1-7, 2025, Elks National Youth Week in Lake County.
Recommended Action
Adopt Proclamation Designating May 1-7, 2025, as Elks National Youth Week in Lake County
5.6Adopt Proclamation Designating May 2025 as Community Action Month
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY 2025 AS
COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH
WHEREAS, Community Action creates pathways to prosperity by helping hardworking families achieve economic independence rather than keeping them reliant on government assistance; and
WHEREAS, Community Action is built on innovative, responsive, and efficient programs that are uniquely tailored to meet local needs; and
WHEREAS, Community Action delivers high-impact, cost-effective results that generate a significant return on investment for local communities; and
WHEREAS, Community Action invests in private-sector job creation and career training, ensuring that communities grow through free-market solutions; and
WHEREAS, Community Action agencies are trusted pillars of the community that engage volunteers who donate their time to advance local progress, support working families, and contribute to lasting community success; and
WHEREAS, Community Action programs are both necessary and popular - delivering effective, high-quality assistance that strengthens community resilience and fosters local prosperity.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Lake County Board of Supervisors does hereby proclaim May 2025 as Community Action Month in recognition of the hard work and dedication of North Coast Opportunities and Community Action agencies across the United States.
Recommended Action
Adopt Proclamation Designating May 2025 as Community Action Month
5.7Adopt Proclamation Designating May 2025 as Wildfire Community Preparedness Month in Lake County
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
DESIGNATING MAY 2025 AS WILDFIRE COMMUNITY
PREPAREDNESS MONTH IN LAKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, wildfire significantly impacts Lake County's environmental, economic, and social well-being and can occur during any month; and
WHEREAS, residents of Lake County's fire-prone communities must accept responsibility for living in high fire-hazard areas; and
WHEREAS, residents, property owners, utility providers, evacuation corridor owners, and essential services providers must prepare to survive wildfire by ensuring proper management of vegetation and debris surrounding their locations and must stay continuously vigilant throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, residents, citizens, and guests should take protective actions immediately during a wildfire or any other emergency to keep themselves safe; and
WHEREAS, Zone 0 is the Ember-Resistant Zone which extends 5 feet from buildings and has been proven by science to be the most important of all defensible space zones and is designed to keep fire or embers from igniting materials that can spread fire to your home; and
WHEREAS, using hardscape materials for landscaping, removing all dead or dying vegetation, removing all branches within 10 feet of any chimney or stovepipe outlet, limiting combustible items on top of decks, relocating firewood and lumber to Zone 2, and replacing combustible fencing attached to the home with noncombustible alternatives are some examples for clearing Zone 0; and
WHEREAS, residents and property owners are requested to create 100 feet of defensible space, reduce fuels, have their address clearly posted, have a wildfire "Ready Set Go" plan, prepare for extended periods without electricity; and
WHEREAS, residents and property owners are required to follow Article VIII to Chapter 13 of the Lake County Code regarding Hazardous Vegetation and/or Combustible Material which requires that defensible space protections are accomplished on those portions of unimproved parcels adjacent to improved parcels and along roadways; and
WHEREAS, utility providers (Phone, Cable, Fiber, Electrical, et al) are requested to create defensible space and remove all fuels within 100 feet of infrastructure stations, transmission line systems earth to sky and have their address clearly posted; and
WHEREAS, evacuation and roadway corridor owners (Federal, State, County, City, Private) are requested to create defensible space, limb up ladder fuels 10 feet, reduce and or remove all fuels within 100 feet of roadways; and
WHEREAS, essential services providers (Hospitals, Medical Clinics, Fire Stations, Police Stations, Government Facilities, Senior Centers, Care and Shelter locations), are requested to create defensible space and reduce and or remove all fuels within 100 feet of their infrastructure, have their address clearly posted, and prepare for extended periods without electricity.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the Lake County Board of Supervisors in partnership with the Lake County Fire Chiefs' Association and the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority supports the month of May 2025, as Wildfire Community Preparedness Month in Lake County.
- What You Do Makes a Difference -
Wildfire Knows No Season!
Recommended Action
Adopt Proclamation Designating May 2025 as Wildfire Community Preparedness Month in Lake County
5.8Adopt a Proclamation Designating May 2025 as Mental Health Matters Month
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
WHEREAS, every day, millions of people experience stigma related to mental illness, causing many to face their mental health challenges in silence - often for years. Mental Health Matters Month, observed each May, is a time for us to unite in raising awareness, promoting understanding, and working together to break down the stigma surrounding mental health. This awareness is vital in encouraging individuals to seek the support and care they need and deserve; and
WHEREAS, mental health challenges are among the most common health conditions in California, affecting one in seven adults and one in fourteen youth, and deeply impacting not only those experiencing these challenges but also their families, friends, and communities; and
WHEREAS, one in twenty-six Californians lives with a serious mental illness that can impair daily functioning and, when left untreated, may lead to a life expectancy up to 25 years shorter than that of the general population; and
WHEREAS, stigma remains a significant barrier to seeking care, often leading to isolation and long delays in receiving support - sometimes for many years, and combined with Lake County's unique rural health challenges, making awareness, early intervention, and access to mental health care all the more vital; and
WHEREAS, we believe talking openly about mental health is key to ending stigma and fostering hope. We are more impactful when we join our voices, and we remain committed to educating the public and raising awareness through initiatives like Mental Health Matters Day; and
WHEREAS, recovery is possible, and it is essential that all residents of Lake County know that support, resources, and hope are available - no matter what their circumstances and by fostering a community in which every person feels safe and supported in seeking help is critical to ending stigma and promoting wellness for all; and
WHEREAS, Lake County Behavioral Health Services is committed to increasing public awareness, promoting early intervention, and supporting recovery for all individuals affected by mental health conditions and firmly believes in the power of community and that by coming together, we can build momentum and create meaningful connections that improve the lives of those facing mental health challenges.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lake County Board of Supervisors, with full support, that May 2025 is hereby recognized as Mental Health Matters Month in Lake County, in a continued effort to elevate public understanding of mental health and to eliminate the stigma that prevents too many from seeking care. The Board encourages all residents to participate in local Mental Health Matters Day events and to join in fostering a culture of compassion, connection, and wellness.
Recommended Action
Adopt a Proclamation Designating May 2025 Mental Health Matters Month
5.9Adopt Resolution Authorizing Amendment No. 2 to the Standard Agreement Between the County of Lake and the Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (BHSOAC) for the Period Ending December 31, 2026 and Authorizing the Behavioral Health Director to Sign the Amendment
Action Item
pulled on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
This Amendment No. 2 to the Standard Agreement, originally executed on September 28, 2021, extends the contract term from September 30, 2025, to December 31, 2026. Additionally, it formally acknowledges the name change of the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) to the Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (BHSOAC), effective January 1, 2025. All references to MHSOAC in the agreement shall be interpreted as BHSOAC. All other terms and conditions of the original agreement and prior amendment remain unchanged and in full effect.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Authorizing Amendment No. 2
to the Agreement Between the County of Lake and the Behavioral Health Services
Oversight and Accountability Commission (BHSOAC), Extending the Contract Through
December 31, 2026, and Authorizing the Behavioral Health Director to Sign the
Amendment
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 Health Director Elise Jones 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.
5.10Approve Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes February 25, 2025, April 1, 2025, and April 8, 2025
Report
passed on consent
5.11Approve First Amendment of Agreement Between the County of Lake and 360 Junk Removal & Hauling Annual Compensation by $50,000; for a Total Compensation Not to Exceed $150,000. for Abatement Services and Authorize the Chair to Sign
Agreement
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
The original agreement between the County of Lake and 360 Junk Removal & Hauling for Abatement Services was approved by the Director of the Community Development Department and the Agreement for Abatement Services commenced on July 1, 2024. Since then, 360 Junk removal & Hauling has been a valuable partner to perform Abatement Services and were a vital partner in the success of the Free Dump Days hosted by the Community Development Department (CDD) in Nice.
The capacity of 360 Junk removal & Hauling is above and beyond the capacity of the other Abatement Services Contractors and for this reason they are an important partner in performing large projects effectively and reliably. To ensure that we can have the capacity to deliver on the CalRecycle Grant objectives to clean up Illegal Dumping in Lake County and continue to host Free Dump Days in Lucerne and Clearlake Oaks, it is vital we have the resources and expertise of 360 Junk Removal & Hauling available to us.
In looking forward to planned Abatements and Free Dump Days through June 30, 2025, we anticipate we will exceed the original $100,000. contract limit and for this reason we ask the Board to approve the increased annual compensation to not exceed $150,000. ensuring we do not experience any delays in executing planned abatements and we maintain the availability of 360 Junk removal & hauling at these illegal dumping cleanup sites and ensure the Community Development Department deliver on the grant goals.
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 Preparedness, Prevention, Recovery
? Economic Development ? Infrastructure ? County Workforce
? Community Collaboration ? Business Process Efficiency ? Clear Lake
Recommended Action
Approve First Amendment of Agreement between County of Lake and 360 Junk Removal & Hauling to increase compensation by $50,000. for total compensation not to exceed $150,000. for Abatement Services and authorize the Chair to sign.
On motion of Supervisor Rasmussen, and by vote of the Board, approved First Amendment of Agreement Between the County of Lake and 360 Junk Removal & Hauling Annual Compensation by $50,000; for a Total Compensation Not to Exceed $150,000. for Abatement Services 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: 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.
5.12(a) Rescind Resolution 2024-19 Approving an Application for Funding and the Execution of a Grant Agreement and any Amendments Thereto form the 2023-2024 Funding Year of the State CDBG Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Resilient Planning and Public Services (MIT-PPS) Program and (b) Adopt Resolution Approving and Application for Funding and the Execution of a Grant Agreement and any Amendments thereto from the 2023-2024 Funding Year of the State CDBG Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Resilient Planning and Public Services (MIT-PPS) Program
Resolution
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary[MT1]:
The purpose of MIT-PP is to assist local jurisdictions with mitigation-public services projects to support risk reduction from the three primary hazards (wildfire, flooding, and earthquake). MIT-PPS Projects must meet the HUD definition of mitigation, "activities that increase resilience to disasters and reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of loss of life, injury, damage to and loss of property, and suffering and hardship by lessening the impact of future disasters."
The Community Development [MT2]Department has applied for HCD's CDBG MIT - Planning and Public Services Grant to support a Code Enforcement Mitigation Team submitted 3/1/2024. After a review of the documents by CDBG staff, it was brought to the attention of our department that our CDBG MIT PPS Resolution allocation amount was incorrect, the final amount is $1,123,262.
The Community Development Department is requesting to (a) Rescind Resolution 2024-19 A Resolution Approving an Application for Funding and the Execution of a Grant Agreement and any Amendments Thereto from the 2023-2024 Funding Year of the State CDBG Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Resilient Planning and Public Services (MIT-PPS) Program and (b) Adopt and approve updated Resolution reflecting the $1,123,262. amount so we may receive the Standard Agreement from the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Recommended Action
(a) Rescind Resolution 2024-19 Approving an Application for Funding and the Execution of a Grant Agreement and any Amendments Thereto from the 2023-2024 Funding Year of the State CDBG Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Resilient Planning and Public Services (MIT-PPS) Program and (b) Adopt Resolution Approving an Application for Funding and the Execution of a Grant Agreement and Any Amendments thereto from the 2023-2024 Funding Year of the State CDBG Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Resilient Planning and Public Services (MIT-PPS) Program.
[MT1]Add the amount of time this grant would fund the two officers.
[MT2]Our memos should be full justified, not left justified.
5.13Adopt Proclamation Designating the Week of May 4-10, 2025 as Correctional Officers Week in Lake County
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 4-10, 2025, AS CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WEEK
WHEREAS, the operation of correctional and detention facilities housing millions of prisoners and detainees throughout the Nation represents a crucial component of our Criminal Justice System; and
WHEREAS, no public servant has a more difficult or less publicly visible job than the men and women who ensure the safety, containment, and control of the human beings charged to their care, while sustaining uncompromised regard for their dignity and constitutional rights; and
WHEREAS, correctional personnel must remain constantly vigilant in terms of their own safety, as well as protecting inmates from the violence of other prisoners and at time, from inflicting harm on themselves; and
WHEREAS, correctional personnel are charged with protecting the rights of the public and safeguarding the public from the criminals in their custody while at the same time, encouraging such prisoners to develop skills and attitudes that can help them become productive members of society after their release; and
WHEREAS, correctional personnel work under demanding circumstances and face danger in their daily work lives, often sacrificing personal and family time to provide a necessary, but often thankless and unrecognized service to the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED the County of Lake Board of Supervisors designates the week of May 4-10, 2025, as Correctional Officers Week in Lake County and encourages all citizens of Lake County to join in recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of all custody staff in maintaining the safety and security of our correctional and detention facilities.
Recommended Action
Adopt Proclamation designating the week of May 4-10, 2025, as Correctional Officers Week in Lake County
5.14Adopt Proclamation Designating May 2025 as CalFresh Awareness Month
Proclamation
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
DESIGNATING MAY 2025 AS CALFRESH AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, CalFresh is a monthly benefit for food purchases that helps low-income residents gain access to healthy foods and participation can play a crucial role in improving the health and status of vulnerable populations; and
WHEREAS, every $1 in CalFresh generates $1.79 in local economic activity; and
WHEREAS,16,789 individuals in Lake County are currently receiving CalFresh benefits totaling $3 million per month, $36.94 million in benefits over the course of the last year; and
WHEREAS, the County of Lake, Department of Social Services, recognizes the need to reduce hunger by increasing access to and participation in food assistance benefits, particularly for elderly, disabled, families and children, and is committed to an outreach and public awareness campaign that promotes equity and inclusion in access, and to increasing awareness of potentially eligible Lake County residents about the benefits of CalFresh.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Lake County Board of Supervisors does hereby designate the month of May 2025 as CalFresh Awareness Month.
Recommended Action
Adopt Proclamation Designating May 2025 as CalFresh Awareness Month
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved consent agenda items. 5.1 through 5.14 with the exception of items 5.9 and 5.11 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: Public Members Michael Newdow, Kara Ingram, and Skiela Laiwa spoke.
6.29:03 A.M. - Pet of the Week
Presentation
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Animal Control Offficer Gabrielle Reil presented the pet of the week to the Board.
6.39:04 A.M. - New and Noteworthy at the Library
Action Item
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: County Librarian Christopher Veach 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.
6.49:05 A.M. - (a) Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 2025 as Lake County Month of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People; and (b) Authorize Public Services to hang the flag at the Courthouse for the month of May 2025
Proclamation
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
Designating May 2025 as Lake County Month of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People
WHEREAS, according to the National Crime Justice Training Center, Missing and Murdered Native Women are two and a half times more likely to experience violent crimes and twice as likely to experience rape or sexual assault in their lifetime, comprise 40% of sex trafficking victims, and experience rape at a rate of one in every three; and
WHEREAS, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Indian/Alaska Native men are two and a half times more likely to experience violent crimes, and nearly half (45.3%) have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime; and
WHEREAS, the CDC also reports that over 4 in 5 American Indian/Alaska Native men and women have experienced violence in their lifetime; and homicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for Native youth aged 1-19, the 4th leading cause for Native males aged 20-44, and the 6th leading cause for Native women aged 20-44; and
WHEREAS, the National Crime Information Center Missing and Unidentified Persons statistics from 2022 accounted for 5,487 missing Indigenous person incidents-4,251 of whom were under the age of 20-and by the end of 2022, 1,593 of those cases remained open; and
WHEREAS, in 2020, the federal government enacted Savannah's Act and the Not Invisible Act to address the lack of accurate data, enhance law enforcement collaboration, and create better responses to the growing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and people; and
WHEREAS, the origins of this epidemic trace back to systemic legal and structural barriers such as the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Oliphant v. Suquamish Indian Tribe (1978), which stripped tribal nations of the power to prosecute non-Natives who commit crimes on tribal lands, severely undermining tribal sovereignty and the protection of Indigenous people; and
WHEREAS, Lake County is home to some of the earliest known atrocities against Indigenous people, including the Temescal Massacre (1820s) and the Bloody Island Massacre (1850)-both devastating events that reflect the long history of state and settler violence against the Pomo peoples and mark the beginning of documented cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People in what is now Lake County, California; and
WHEREAS, the area known today as Lake County is located on the ancestral homelands of Indigenous Peoples who have lived, stewarded, and honored these lands since time immemorial, and is currently home to seven federally recognized tribes: The Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians, The Elem Indian Colony, The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, The Koi Nation of Northern California, The Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California, The Robinson Rancheria of Pomo Indians, and The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians; and
WHEREAS, the County of Lake is committed to honoring the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People-both those documented in public records and those whose cases remain unrecorded-and stands in solidarity with the families, communities, and tribal nations impacted by these ongoing tragedies; and recognizes that addressing this crisis requires continued action, justice, healing, and systemic change.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake, hereby designates May 2025 as Lake County Month of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People.
Recommended Action
(a) Presentation only; and (b) Authorize Public Services to hang the flag at the Courthouse for the month of May 2025.
a) This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
b) On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved placing the flag for the month of May 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: a) Chair Crandell read the proclamation into the record and presented it to the Lake County Community. Kati Ray and Darnell Orecchio 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.
b) Chair Crandell introduced the item to the Board. County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano 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.
6.59:10 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 1-7, 2025, as Elks National Youth Week in Lake County
Proclamation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
WHEREAS, Lakeport Elks Lodge #2704 will sponsor an observance of the national Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks National Youth Week, May 1-7, 2025, to honor America's junior citizens for their accomplishments, and to give fitting recognition of their services to community, state, and nation; and
WHEREAS, no event could be more deserving of our support and participation than one dedicated to these young people who represent the nation's greatest resource, and who in the years ahead will assume the responsibility for the advancement of our free society; and
WHEREAS, our youth need the guidance, inspiration, and encouragement which we can give, in cooperation with other local agencies and partners, to help develop those qualities of character essential for future leadership roles in our nation and communities; and,
WHEREAS, for over 19 years Lakeport Elks Lodge has promoted the annual Elks National Americanism Essay Contest, which is open to all student in the fifth through eighth grades. Last year 150 essays were submitted to the State level finals; and
WHEREAS, this year Lakeport Elks had a fun turnout as they participated in the Elks National Hoop Shoot which has been unleashing gritty kids ages 8 to 13 for over 50 years. Hoop Shoot is committed to making contests fully inclusive and safe for all participants and volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Lakeport Elks Lodge #2704 is giving $4,000 in scholarships to five outstanding seniors from Lake County's three public high schools this year; and
WHEREAS, the Elks Drug Awareness Program (DAP) has been recognized as the largest all-volunteer drug awareness program in the United States. Elks believe to ensure a bright future for our country, it is essential that our children be raised in a drug-free environment; and
WHEREAS, Lakeport Elks Lodge #2704 participates in the Lake County Sheriff's Athletic League (SAL), which builds relationships between law enforcement and local youth through sporting activities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake, do hereby designate May 1-7, 2025, Elks National Youth Week in Lake County.
Recommended Action
Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 1-7, 2025, as Elks National Youth Week in Lake County
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Rasmussen read the proclamation into the record and presented it to the Lakeport Elks Lodge.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.69:15 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 2025 as Community Action Month
Proclamation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY 2025 AS
COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH
WHEREAS, Community Action creates pathways to prosperity by helping hardworking families achieve economic independence rather than keeping them reliant on government assistance; and
WHEREAS, Community Action is built on innovative, responsive, and efficient programs that are uniquely tailored to meet local needs; and
WHEREAS, Community Action delivers high-impact, cost-effective results that generate a significant return on investment for local communities; and
WHEREAS, Community Action invests in private-sector job creation and career training, ensuring that communities grow through free-market solutions; and
WHEREAS, Community Action agencies are trusted pillars of the community that engage volunteers who donate their time to advance local progress, support working families, and contribute to lasting community success; and
WHEREAS, Community Action programs are both necessary and popular - delivering effective, high-quality assistance that strengthens community resilience and fosters local prosperity.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Lake County Board of Supervisors does hereby proclaim May 2025 as Community Action Month in recognition of the hard work and dedication of North Coast Opportunities and Community Action agencies across the United States.
Recommended Action
Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 2025 as Community Action Month
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Pyska read the proclamation into the record and presented it to North Coast Opportunities. NCO Representative Dan Mcintyre 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.
6.79:20 A.M. - a) Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 2025 as Wildfire Community Preparedness Month in Lake County
Proclamation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
DESIGNATING MAY 2025 AS WILDFIRE COMMUNITY
PREPAREDNESS MONTH IN LAKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, wildfire significantly impacts Lake County's environmental, economic, and social well-being and can occur during any month; and
WHEREAS, residents of Lake County's fire-prone communities must accept responsibility for living in high fire-hazard areas; and
WHEREAS, residents, property owners, utility providers, evacuation corridor owners, and essential services providers must prepare to survive wildfire by ensuring proper management of vegetation and debris surrounding their locations and must stay continuously vigilant throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, residents, citizens, and guests should take protective actions immediately during a wildfire or any other emergency to keep themselves safe; and
WHEREAS, Zone 0 is the Ember-Resistant Zone which extends 5 feet from buildings and has been proven by science to be the most important of all defensible space zones and is designed to keep fire or embers from igniting materials that can spread fire to your home; and
WHEREAS, using hardscape materials for landscaping, removing all dead or dying vegetation, removing all branches within 10 feet of any chimney or stovepipe outlet, limiting combustible items on top of decks, relocating firewood and lumber to Zone 2, and replacing combustible fencing attached to the home with noncombustible alternatives are some examples for clearing Zone 0; and
WHEREAS, residents and property owners are requested to create 100 feet of defensible space, reduce fuels, have their address clearly posted, have a wildfire "Ready Set Go" plan, prepare for extended periods without electricity; and
WHEREAS, residents and property owners are required to follow Article VIII to Chapter 13 of the Lake County Code regarding Hazardous Vegetation and/or Combustible Material which requires that defensible space protections are accomplished on those portions of unimproved parcels adjacent to improved parcels and along roadways; and
WHEREAS, utility providers (Phone, Cable, Fiber, Electrical, et al) are requested to create defensible space and remove all fuels within 100 feet of infrastructure stations, transmission line systems earth to sky and have their address clearly posted; and
WHEREAS, evacuation and roadway corridor owners (Federal, State, County, City, Private) are requested to create defensible space, limb up ladder fuels 10 feet, reduce and or remove all fuels within 100 feet of roadways; and
WHEREAS, essential services providers (Hospitals, Medical Clinics, Fire Stations, Police Stations, Government Facilities, Senior Centers, Care and Shelter locations), are requested to create defensible space and reduce and or remove all fuels within 100 feet of their infrastructure, have their address clearly posted, and prepare for extended periods without electricity.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the Lake County Board of Supervisors in partnership with the Lake County Fire Chiefs' Association and the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority supports the month of May 2025, as Wildfire Community Preparedness Month in Lake County.
- What You Do Makes a Difference -
Wildfire Knows No Season!
Recommended Action
1) Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 2025 as Wildfire Community Preparedness Month in Lake County.
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Pyska read the proclamation into the record and presented it to the Lake County Community. Cal Fire Chief Paul Duncan and Magdalena Valderama spoke.
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.
6.89:25 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 2025 Mental Health Matters Month
Proclamation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
WHEREAS, every day, millions of people experience stigma related to mental illness, causing many to face their mental health challenges in silence - often for years. Mental Health Matters Month, observed each May, is a time for us to unite in raising awareness, promoting understanding, and working together to break down the stigma surrounding mental health. This awareness is vital in encouraging individuals to seek the support and care they need and deserve; and
WHEREAS, mental health challenges are among the most common health conditions in California, affecting one in seven adults and one in fourteen youth, and deeply impacting not only those experiencing these challenges but also their families, friends, and communities; and
WHEREAS, one in twenty-six Californians lives with a serious mental illness that can impair daily functioning and, when left untreated, may lead to a life expectancy up to 25 years shorter than that of the general population; and
WHEREAS, stigma remains a significant barrier to seeking care, often leading to isolation and long delays in receiving support - sometimes for many years, and combined with Lake County's unique rural health challenges, making awareness, early intervention, and access to mental health care all the more vital; and
WHEREAS, we believe talking openly about mental health is key to ending stigma and fostering hope. We are more impactful when we join our voices, and we remain committed to educating the public and raising awareness through initiatives like Mental Health Matters Day; and
WHEREAS, recovery is possible, and it is essential that all residents of Lake County know that support, resources, and hope are available - no matter what their circumstances and by fostering a community in which every person feels safe and supported in seeking help is critical to ending stigma and promoting wellness for all; and
WHEREAS, Lake County Behavioral Health Services is committed to increasing public awareness, promoting early intervention, and supporting recovery for all individuals affected by mental health conditions and firmly believes in the power of community and that by coming together, we can build momentum and create meaningful connections that improve the lives of those facing mental health challenges.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lake County Board of Supervisors, with full support, that May 2025 is hereby recognized as Mental Health Matters Month in Lake County, in a continued effort to elevate public understanding of mental health and to eliminate the stigma that prevents too many from seeking care. The Board encourages all residents to participate in local Mental Health Matters Day events and to join in fostering a culture of compassion, connection, and wellness.
Recommended Action
Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 2025 Mental Health Matters Month
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 the Lake County Community. Behavioral Health Director Elise Jones, Behavioral Health Clinician Raevan Sheppard and Laura Sullivan spoke.
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.
6.99:30 A.M - Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Week of May 4-10, 2025 as Correctional Officers Week in Lake County
Proclamation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 4-10, 2025, AS CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WEEK
WHEREAS, the operation of correctional and detention facilities housing millions of prisoners and detainees throughout the Nation represents a crucial component of our Criminal Justice System; and
WHEREAS, no public servant has a more difficult or less publicly visible job than the men and women who ensure the safety, containment, and control of the human beings charged to their care, while sustaining uncompromised regard for their dignity and constitutional rights; and
WHEREAS, correctional personnel must remain constantly vigilant in terms of their own safety, as well as protecting inmates from the violence of other prisoners and at time, from inflicting harm on themselves; and
WHEREAS, correctional personnel are charged with protecting the rights of the public and safeguarding the public from the criminals in their custody while at the same time, encouraging such prisoners to develop skills and attitudes that can help them become productive members of society after their release; and
WHEREAS, correctional personnel work under demanding circumstances and face danger in their daily work lives, often sacrificing personal and family time to provide a necessary, but often thankless and unrecognized service to the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED the County of Lake Board of Supervisors designates the week of May 4-10, 2025, as Correctional Officers Week in Lake County and encourages all citizens of Lake County to join in recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of all custody staff in maintaining the safety and security of our correctional and detention facilities.
Recommended Action
Presentation of Proclamation designating the week of May 4-10, 2025, as Correctional Officers Week in Lake County
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Rasmussen read the proclamation into the record and presented it to the Lake County Sheriffs Office. Undersheriff Cory Paulich 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.
6.109:35 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 2025 as CalFresh Awareness Month
Proclamation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
DESIGNATING MAY 2025 AS CALFRESH AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, CalFresh is a monthly benefit for food purchases that helps low-income residents gain access to healthy foods and participation can play a crucial role in improving the health and status of vulnerable populations; and
WHEREAS, every $1 in CalFresh generates $1.79 in local economic activity; and
WHEREAS,16,789 individuals in Lake County are currently receiving CalFresh benefits totaling $3 million per month, $36.94 million in benefits over the course of the last year; and
WHEREAS, the County of Lake, Department of Social Services, recognizes the need to reduce hunger by increasing access to and participation in food assistance benefits, particularly for elderly, disabled, families and children, and is committed to an outreach and public awareness campaign that promotes equity and inclusion in access, and to increasing awareness of potentially eligible Lake County residents about the benefits of CalFresh.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Lake County Board of Supervisors does hereby designate the month of May 2025 as CalFresh Awareness Month.
Recommended Action
Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 2025 as CalFresh Awareness Month
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 Lake County Social Services. Program Manager Tera Gandolfo and Social Services Director Rachael Dillman-Parsons spoke.
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.
6.1110:30 A.M. - Consideration of Proposed Findings of Fact and Decision in the Appeal of NinaStar LLC (AB 24-05)
Action Item
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Owen
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Carried 4-1 — moved by Owen
Crandell: nay Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: nay Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Pursuant to your Board's Statement of Intended Decision in the above matter on April 1, 2025, I have prepared the attached Findings of Fact and Decision. On April 1 2025, your Board determined, by a vote of four to one, to deny this appeal in part.
Recommended Action
If the Findings of Fact are acceptable to you, I would recommend that you take the following two actions:
1. Move to approve the Findings of Fact and Decision and authorize the Chair to Sign;
and
2. Move to deny the appeal.
On motion of Supervisor Owen, and by vote of the Board, approved the findings of fact and decision as amended and authorized the chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
On motion of Supervisor Owen, and by vote of the Board, denied the appeal. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, and Pyska
Nays- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
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.
6.1211:30 A.M. - Public Hearing - Consideration of a Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule for Departmental Services Rendered by The County
Public Hearing
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
The Master Fee Schedule established by your Board provides the public with a convenient and transparent single source document that reflects all County service fees. In adopting the initial Master Fee Schedule, your Board expressed intent that it be routinely updated, and established the authority and procedures to accomplish such updates. Consequently, in accordance with Article XXVIII in Chapter 2 of the County Code, a Resolution adopting updates to the Master Fee Schedule is presented for your consideration.
The attached Resolution and exhibit reflect staff's recommendation to amend fees for Animal Care and Control, Auditor-Controller/County Clerk, Building Safety Division, Code Enforcement, Environmental Health, Planning Division, Public Health, Public Services, Public Works, Sheriff and Water Resources. The Animal Care and Control department is requesting reorganization of the structure of fees and updating the way adoption fees are classified. Auditor-Controller/County Clerk and Sheriff's Department is requesting changes to fees to match Government Codes. Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Planning Department, Public Services, Public Works and Water Resources is requesting changes due to CPI increase. Environmental Health is requesting Tobacco Retail License fees be added per Ordinance 3141 Section 9-128 (a) and Section 9-129. Public Health is requesting Ambulance Permit Fees be added per Ordinance 3147/Resolution 95-218.
Staff are recommending this annual update to the Master Fee Schedule to reflect the actual costs associated with providing the specified services. All fees set forth in this Master Fee Schedule adjustment shall become effective 07/01/2025, except for Building and Safety and Planning Department which will take effect 7/5/2025 pursuant to Government Code 66017 (a) as stated in the Resolution.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule for departmental services rendered by the County.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, continued the item to May 13, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Assistant County Administrative Officer Stephen Carter introduced the item to the Board.
7. Non-Timed Items
7.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
7.2Consideration of Use of Staff Time in Excess of 8 Hours to Research the Feasibility of a Dedicated Special Tax for County Roads
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Improving the County's infrastructure, including our road network, is among the highest priorities of our Board, and included in our Vision 2028 Statement. In an April 2023 report, NCE recommended a ten-year Pavement Management Program, with a minimum recommended scenario ($165 million over 10 years) that could raise the overall Pavement Condition Index from 34 (considered "Poor" condition) to 50, while increasing the portion of the network in "Good condition," and decreasing the need of deferred maintenance. Unfortunately, even this plan was (and remains) well beyond the capacity of the County to independently fund.
https://www.lakeapc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2022-PMP-Final-Report-Lake-County.pdf
I understand Public Works staff are hard at work seeking Federal and State Grant Funding sources and have recently added to their grant writing and management capacity. There is also uncertainty surrounding some of those outside funding sources and the broader economy.
A Special Tax to support improvements to County roadways could be an additional means of raising funds for what are very immediate needs in our County. Additionally, SB 1, California's "The Road Repair and Accountability Act," includes a "Local Partnership Program" (LPP) that offers matching funds to jurisdictions with voter-approved dedicated transportation, "taxes, tolls, or fees," in place. 60% of statewide LPP allocations are formulaic, and 40% are competitive. A voter-approved dedicated transportation tax would make the County eligible for the State Local Partnership Competitive Grant Program, which is allotted $72 million annually:
https://catc.ca.gov/programs/sb1/local-partnership-program
There are areas of each of our Districts that are in serious need of road repairs, and that requires a significant investment. However, any request that our residents pay additional taxes is a very serious matter and requires strong support. Therefore, I am asking that our Board approve use of staff time in excess of 8 hours for initial research on the feasibility of a dedicated Special Tax for County Road improvements. Research is needed to understand whether this is an opportunity to raise funding at this time.
Recommended Action
Approve use of greater than 8 hours of staff time to research the feasibility of a Special Tax for County Roads.
There was Board consensus for the Public Works Director to do more research and return to the Board with their findings.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Owen presented the item to the Board. Public Works Director Glen March spoke.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person 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 a Letter of Opposition to Proposed Defunding of Head Start Programs
Letter
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
As you will be aware, the proposed Presidential budget would eliminate Head Start funding for Fiscal Year 2026. Concern has been raised this proposal is intended to measure community response to the concept of eliminating Head Start, and North Coast Opportunities, Inc. (NCO) and other Lake County Head Start providers are encouraging community members and partners to register their strong opposition to these critical programs being defunded. Across three programs (NCO, Lake Family Resource Center's Early Head Start, and the Kelseyville E Center), more than 200 Lake County children and their families receive essential early childhood education and resources through Head Start programs.
Residents are also encouraged to reach out to our State (Senate President pro Tempore McGuire and Assembly Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry) and Federal (Congressman Mike Thompson, Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff) Legislative Delegations to share your support:
https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/?lv=true
https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member
Head Start associations are additionally asking that people "Share Your Stories" on Social Media, using the hashtags #HeadStartWorks, #SaveHeadStart, and #TakeAction.
I recommend that our Board approve the attached Letter, and distribute it to Congressman Thompson, copying our full State and Federal Legislative Delegations.
Recommended Action
Approve the Letter of Opposition to Proposed Defunding of Head Start Programs.
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved Letter of Opposition to Proposed Defunding of Head Start Programs. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Chief Deputy County Administrative Officer Matthew Rothstein and NCO Representative Dan Mcintyre 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 close.
7.4Consideration of a Letter to Governor Newsom Supporting Extension of the BioMAT Program
Letter
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
Members of our Board will be aware that appropriate Biomass utilization has been a long-standing priority of the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority (RRA) and developing local capacity to utilize waste woody biomass is a top goal. Identified in the 2021 United States Forest Service Lake County Community Mitigation Assistance Team (CMAT) process, an opportunity to support, develop, and evaluate biomass projects was highlighted with a recommendation for the RRA research potential new markets for sale or utilization of small diameter and low-quality wood products to produce biochar or other wood product utilization businesses. To assist in meeting those goals, in March 2024, our County, through the RRA and the Lake County Resource Conservation District, was invited to join the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation's (then-identified as the "Office of Planning and Research's") statewide Biomass Aggregation Pilot Project.
Besides biochar production, small diameter and low-quality wood biomass can be utilized to produce bioenergy, providing renewable power while providing climate resiliency benefits.
The State's BioMAT program requires procurement of 250 Megawatts of energy from new, small-scale bioenergy projects. Yet, our understanding is only 20% of the required megawatts have been procured, to date. California-based entities have received $30 million in Federal funding that hinges on full BioMAT implementation. If no action is taken, the BioMAT program will sunset as of December 31, 2025, and much of that $30 million will have to be returned to the Federal Government.
A group of entities (including Rural County Representatives of California, Calaveras County, the California Forestry Association and the California Compost Coalition) sent a Letter to Governor Newsom April 30, 2025. While we missed the opportunity to sign on to that Letter, I am asking that our Board consider submitting a Letter to Governor Newsom expressing our support for extension of the program and attaching the coalition Letter.
Recommended Action
Approve a Letter to Governor Newsom Supporting Extension of the BioMAT Program and authorize the Chair to sign.
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved Letter to Governor Newsom Supporting Extension of the BioMAT Program. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Chief Deputy County Administrative Officer Matthew Rothstein 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 Three Letters of Support for Federal Forest Health and Wildfire and Disaster Resiliency Legislation, in Furtherance of Established Board of Supervisors Federal Legislative Priorities (a) the Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act (H.R. 1105, Thompson); (b) the Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization, and Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323, Schiff and Sheehy); and (c) the Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA, H.R. 471; S. 1462)
Letter
Motion carried · 3 motions
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
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
Carried 3-2 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Owen: nay Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: nay
Crandell: aye Owen: nay Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: nay
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Forest Health and Wildfire and Disaster (All Hazards) Resiliency are established among our Board's highest Federal Legislative Priorities. Our communities have worked hard to develop greater resiliency to and understanding of the climate-informed phenomena that resulted in Lake County experiencing 20+ disaster events in the past decade; however, ongoing federal commitment is needed to ensure communities reeling from compounding disasters are supported, and not isolated.
I am encouraged by multiple recent bipartisan proposals that would strengthen community resilience and better align insurance incentives with mitigation efforts. These include the Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act (H.R. 1105), spearheaded by Lake County's esteemed Congressman, Representative Mike Thompson (D-CA), and Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-CA). The Bill would establish a new State-administered grant program that would provide up to $10,000 for disaster mitigation work on homes. It would also offer a 30 percent tax credit for qualified risk mitigation activities undertaken by individuals and businesses.
Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Tim Sheehy (R-MT) have likewise proposed a bill - the Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization, and Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323) - which would create a 50 percent refundable federal tax credit to help families offset costs of home hardening against natural disasters, including wildfire.
Finally, the Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471; S. 1462) would accelerate forest management projects and reduce bureaucratic delays that currently hinder critical wildfire mitigation efforts. Collectively, these efforts are vital to reducing long-term disaster costs, protecting lives and property, and ensuring rural and high-risk communities are not left behind as climate-driven disasters intensify.
I strongly recommend our Board Support all three of these Bills; each would further our established Legislative Priorities.
Recommended Action
Approve Three Letters of Support for Federal Forest Health and Wildfire and Disaster Resiliency Legislation, in Furtherance of Established Board of Supervisors Federal Legislative Priorities (a) the Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act (H.R. 1105, Thompson); (b) the Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization, and Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323, Schiff and Sheehy); and (c) the Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA, H.R. 471; S. 1462) and authorize the Chair sign.
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved letter of support for Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act (H.R. 1105, Thompson) and authorized the chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved letter of support for Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization, and Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323, Schiff and Sheehy) and authorized the chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved letter of support for Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA, H.R. 471; S. 1462) and authorized the chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 3 - Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Nays- Supervisors: 2 - Owen and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Chief Deputy County Administrative Officer Matthew Rothstein 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.
7.6Consideration of Four Coalition Letters Related to Fire Insurance in Consistency with Board-Adopted 2025 State Legislative Priorities
Letter
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
Our Board adopted our 2025 State Legislative Priorities January 28, 2025, during the Annual Governance Workshop. This set of priorities orients the work of our representatives from Nielsen Merksamer in providing State-level advocacy. Requests for signatures on Coalition Letters are sometimes likewise brought to either Department Heads (signing on behalf of their Department), or the County Administrative Officer (who may sign, when Legislation is strongly consistent with your Board's Legislative Priorities, or bring forward the request for Board Approval, as needed).
The County of Lake was recently (April 25, 2025) asked to join four Coalition Letters in Support of the following Fire Insurance-focused Bills pending in our State Legislature (AB 1, AB 441, SB 547, and SB 616), and Chair Crandell's signature has been requested.
Administrative Office staff and our State-level advocates from Nielsen Merksamer have reviewed each of these Bills and found all are in strong alignment with your Board's 2025 Legislative Priorities (namely, Fire Insurance and Wildfire Resilience).
Chair Crandell and Supervisor Pyska (who has been deeply engaged in statewide and national efforts to act on the ongoing insurance crisis, including last week's testimony before the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs) are Sponsors of this item.
Additionally, Rural County Representatives of California has taken a Support position for all four Bills. The California State Association of Counties' (CSAC's) position is "Pending" on SB 547, and they have taken a Support position on AB 1, AB 441, and SB 616.
Here is a brief summary of each:
AB 1 (Connolly): Residential Property Insurance: Wildfire Risk:
Current Department of Insurance regulations prohibit an insurer from using a rating plan that does not take into account and reflect specified wildfire risk mitigation, including property-level building hardening measures. As presently written, AB 1 would require the department, on or before January 1, 2030, and every 5 years thereafter, to consider whether or not to update its regulations to include additional building hardening measures for property-level mitigation efforts AND communitywide wildfire mitigation programs. As part of this consideration, the bill would require the department to consult with specified agencies to identify additional building hardening measures to consider, as well as to develop and implement a public participation process during the evaluation.
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1
AB 441 (Hadwick): Personal Income Tax Law - Corporation Tax Law - exclusions - Wildfires
As presently written, AB 441 would extend the sunset dates for two programs promote wildfire resilience and mitigation, through data-informed interventions, including the California Wildfire Mitigation Program, which is currently supporting resiliency-focused renovations in the Kelseyville Riviera community of Lake County. There is additionally a Senate Bill (SB 616, see below), further acting on the Community Wildfire Mitigation Program.
Here is background on the additional program, provided to the County by Nielsen Merksamer:
Current law establishes the Office of Wildfire Technology Research and Development in state government within the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to study, test, and advise regarding procurement of emerging technologies and tools in order to more effectively prevent and suppress wildfires within the state. For those purposes, existing law requires the office to, among other things, develop a balanced, multimodal research and development program designed to identify, research, test, and evaluate emerging technologies and tools designed to improve the state's preparation for, and response to, wildfires in the state, as specified. Current law repeals these provisions on January 1, 2029. This bill would extend the repeal date of the above provisions to January 1, 2033.
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB441
SB 547 (Perez): Commercial Property Insurance Cancellation and Nonrenewal.
As presently drafted, SB 547 would extend the one-year moratorium on insurance non-renewals in an area where a wildfire disaster has been declared to include commercial properties (i.e. in addition to residential properties, protected from non-renewals under existing law).
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB547
SB 616 (Rubio): Community Hardening Commission - Wildfire Mitigation Program
Current law requires the Office of Emergency Services to enter into a joint powers agreement, as specified, with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to develop and administer a comprehensive wildfire mitigation program, known as the California Wildfire Mitigation [Financial Assistance] Program (CWMP), that, among other things, encourages cost-effective structure hardening and retrofitting that creates fire-resistant homes, businesses, and public buildings. This bill would require the joint powers authority to revise the wildfire mitigation program in accordance with prescribed community hardening standards and guidelines developed pursuant to the bill's provisions, as specified. Additionally, this bill would establish the Community Hardening Commission as an independent unit within the Department of Insurance, to include at least the Insurance Commissioner (who would Chair the Commission) and State Fire Marshal or Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, or their designee(s).
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB616
Recommended Action
Authorize Chair Crandell to Sign Four Coalition Letters Related to Fire Insurance in Consistency with Board-Adopted 2025 State Legislative Priorities.
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the board, authorized Chair Crandell to sign Four Coalition Letters Related to Fire Insurance in Consistency with Board-Adopted 2025 State Legislative Priorities. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Chief Deputy County Administrative Officer Matthew Rothstein 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.
7.7Consideration of the Agreement Between County of Lake and Community Behavioral Health for Substance Use Disorder Medication Assisted Treatment Services for FY 2025-26 in the Amount of $1,000,000.
Agreement
Motion carried
Carried 3-2 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Owen: nay Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: nay
Crandell: aye Owen: nay Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: nay
Staff memo
Executive Summary
This memorandum seeks the Lake County Board of Supervisors' approval for an agreement between the County of Lake and Community Behavioral Health (CBH) to provide Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services for Medi-Cal beneficiaries under the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) program for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The agreement, valued at $1,000,000, will cover services from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
The MAT services provided by CBH will include critical interventions such as opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment, other substance use disorder treatments, and care coordination. These services will be delivered in compliance with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) regulations, and will support Lake County's broader public health and behavioral health goals.
In alignment with Lake County's purchasing ordinance, the services provided by CBH have been vetted and are in compliance with the County's established procurement processes. Specifically, CBH was selected to provide psychiatric and prescriber services through a competitive bid process previously conducted by the County for Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS). As part of this agreement, CBH will contribute nursing and prescriber full-time equivalents (FTEs) within the County's in-house MAT program.
The agreement ensures that the County continues to benefit from high-quality, compliant services, leveraging existing partnerships to provide a seamless, coordinated approach to treatment for individuals with substance use disorders. It further aligns with the strategic objectives of improving the well-being of Lake County residents by expanding access to MAT services and enhancing community health outcomes.
Recommended Action
Approve the Agreement Between County of Lake and
Community Behavioral Health for Substance Use Disorder Medication Assisted Treatment
Services for FY 2025-26 in the amount of $1,000,000 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
| Amount Budgeted | $1,000,000 |
|---|
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved Agreement Between County of Lake and Community Behavioral Health for Substance Use Disorder Medication Assisted Treatment Services for FY 2025-26 in the Amount of $1,000,000. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 3 - Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Nays- Supervisors: 2 - Owen and Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Behavioral Health Director Elise Jones 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.
7.8Consideration of Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement Between County of Lake and Lake County Office of Education for the Mental Health Student Services Act Grant Program Based Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2021-26 in the Amount of $2,112,250
Agreement
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
Background
In Fiscal Year 2021-22, Lake County Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS) entered into an agreement with the Lake County Office of Education (LCOE) to provide school-based mental health services as part of the Mental Health Student Services Act (MHSSA) grant awarded by the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC). The original agreement was executed following the award of funding and has since been amended three times to reflect programmatic and fiscal changes approved by the State.
Summary of Amendment No. 4:
This fourth amendment updates Exhibit B, Fiscal Provisions, to reflect the revised grant budget approved by MHSOAC for Grant Years 2 through 5. The amendment increases the total not-to-exceed amount to $2,071,896 to support continued staffing, service delivery, and sustainability planning through the end of the grant term on August 30, 2026.
Purchasing Ordinance Compliance:
This agreement qualifies for exemption from competitive bidding under Lake County Code of Ordinances Section 2-103.1(a)(6), which allows for the award of contracts to another governmental agency without a formal solicitation process.
The MHSSA grant is structured to require partnerships between county behavioral health departments and educational agencies. LCOE was named as the County's partner in the original grant application, a designation approved by MHSOAC. The partnership was foundational to the grant award and has been continuously approved through each budget revision.
Given the intergovernmental nature of the agreement and the role of LCOE as the designated implementing partner, competitive procurement is not applicable. Each amendment, including this fourth amendment, reflects updated programmatic needs and does not alter the original exemption basis.
Recommended Action
Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement Between County of Lake and Lake County Office of Education for the Mental Health Student Services Act Grant Program Based Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2021-26 in the Amount of $2,112,250 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
| Amount Budgeted | $2,112,250 |
|---|
On motion of Supervisor Rasmussen, and by vote of the Board, approved Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement Between County of Lake and Lake County Office of Education for the Mental Health Student Services Act Grant Program Based Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2021-26 in the Amount of $2,112,250 and authorized the Board Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Behavioral Health Director Elise Jones 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.
7.9Consideration of Amendment No.1 to the Agreement Between County of Lake and Parkview Healthcare Center for Adult Residential and Skilled Nursing Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in the Amount of $340,000.
Agreement
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 agenda item seeks approval of an amendment to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc., originally effective July 1, 2024, for the provision of mental health services.
Key modifications include:
* Correction of a clerical error by removing a duplicate Section 2.2 in Exhibit B.
* Clarification of payment terms in Exhibit B, Section 6, to reflect accurate County reimbursement rates, including a $175 patch rate per patient day, a $650 daily rate for room and board in a locked unit, and an $850 daily sitter rate.
* Increase in contract maximum by $287,150, resulting in a new total not-to-exceed amount of $340,000.
* Amendment to Section 3 ("Compensation") to reflect the updated contract total.
These revisions ensure accurate invoices, align payment obligations with current service costs, and support ongoing delivery of mandated specialty mental health services.
Recommended Action
Approve Amendment No.1 to the Agreement Between County of Lake and Parkview Healthcare Center for Adult Residential and Skilled Nursing Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in the Amount of $340,000 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
| Amount Budgeted | $52,850 |
|---|---|
| Additional Requested | $287,150 |
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved Amendment No.1 to the Agreement Between County of Lake and Parkview Healthcare Center for Adult Residential and Skilled Nursing Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in the Amount of $340,000. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Behavioral Health Director Elise Jones 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.
7.10Consideration of Amendment No.1 to the Agreement Between County of Lake and Hilltop Recovery Services for ASAM Level 1.0, 2.0, 3.1 & 3.5 Services for FY 2024-25 in the Amount of $1,963,200.
Agreement
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
The County previously entered into an Agreement with the Contractor effective July 1, 2024, to provide specialized services. Due to higher-than-anticipated utilization of these services, actual costs have exceeded original projections. As a result, the County and the Contractor wish to amend the Agreement to increase the maximum compensation by $300,000, bringing the total not-to-exceed amount to $1,963,200. Additionally, the amendment will incorporate CPT codes to support accurate billing for Peer Support Specialist services.
FY 23-24 DMC State Plan
* Hilltop did not have any outpatient services operating.
* 42 Residential Treatment Admissions
o County paid for beds (5) out of SUBG funding.
* Unable to bill for Care Coordination Services or Peer Support Services.
o Only paid for Residential Bed Days and Room and Board
FY24-25 DMC-ODS Plan
* Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Program is operating.
o Served 43 Individuals
o Able to bill for Care Coordination and Peer Support Services
* 95 Residential Treatment admissions
o County does not pay for beds, provider places at discretion and bed availability.
* Expanded Billing Codes such as Care Coordination services, Recovery Services and Peer support Services.
* Higher fee for service reimbursement rates based upon License/Credential
Recommended Action
Approve Amendment No.1 to the Agreement Between County of Lake and Hilltop Recovery Services for ASAM Level 1.0, 2.0, 3.1 & 3.5 Services for FY 2024-25 in the Amount of $1,963,200 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
| Amount Budgeted | $1,663,200 |
|---|---|
| Additional Requested | $300,000 |
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved Amendment No.1 to the Agreement Between County of Lake and Hilltop Recovery Services for ASAM Level 1.0, 2.0, 3.1 & 3.5 Services for FY 2024-25 in the Amount of $1,963,200 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: Behavioral Health Director Elise Jones 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.
7.11Consideration of Administrative Encroachment Permit #25-06 - Temporary closure of a portion of Clear Lake near Buckingham Homes Association office from May 16-18, 2025 for the Buckingham Test and Tune Boat and Car Show
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
The California Speedboat Association (CSA) will host the Buckingham Test and Tune Boat and Car Show Friday May 16 through Sunday May 18, 2025. The event will be held between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. The permit is valid for the day prior to the event (May 15th) and the day after the event (May 19th) to allow for event set-up and breakdown. There will be approximately 30 boats participating in the event. Up to 25 boats will be running on the event course, with the remaining boats on display onshore.
This event will require your Board to authorize the closure of approximately 600 feet lakeward of zero feet Rumsey line at the Buckingham Homes Association office to the lakeward extent of the proposed course. The 1-2/3 mile exhibition course, covering an approximately 2,570 by 1,232 feet area (approx. 65 acres), will be clearly marked with buoys. The boat ramp at Buckingham Homes Association office will be used for the launch and retrieval of boats. (Attachment 1. Site Map). The area of closure is to be used for scheduled demonstrations for public viewing. Members of the public are prohibited from entering and participating in the event demonstration area. There will also be an area designated for a Spectator's Fleet.
Your Board has the authority to grant this temporary closure pursuant to Section 11.3 of Chapter 23 of the Clear Lake Shoreline Ordinance. This Ordinance allows your Board to authorize a closure if it finds that the proposed uses are appropriate but require special regulations or separation from other uses.
County of Lake Legal and Risk Management have reviewed the proposed event and provided a "Hold Harmless Agreement" signed by the CSA Commodore, Scott Courts (Attachment 3. Hold Harmless).
We do not find this item to cause conflict therefore it is recommended as a consent item on the agenda.
Attachments
1) Encroachment permit
2) Course Map
3) Hold Harmless Agreement
Recommended Action
Approve Administrative Encroachment Permit #25-06 - Temporary closure of a portion of Clear Lake near Buckingham Homes Association office from May 16-18, 2025 for the Buckingham Test and Tune Boat and Car Show and authorize the Water Resources Director to sign the Administrative Encroachment permit.
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved Administrative Encroachment Permit #25-06 - Temporary closure of a portion of Clear Lake near Buckingham Homes Association office from May 16-18, 2025 for the Buckingham Test and Tune Boat and Car Show and authorized the Water Resources Director to sign the encroachment permit. 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.
8. Closed Session
8.1Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(1) – One potential case
Closed Session Item
8.2Conference with Labor Negotiator: (a) Chief Negotiator: C. Torrez; County Negotiators: S. Parker, S. Carter, C. Moreno, P. Samac and D. Rico; and (b) Employee Organizations: LCDDAA, LCDSA, LCCOA, LCEA, LCSEA and LCSMA
Closed Session Item
8.3Public Employee Evaluation:
Title: Air Pollution Control Director
Closed Session Item
8.4Public Employee Evaluation:
Title: Community Development Director
Closed Session Item