Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Pursuant to your Board identifying "Building Sustainable Communities Through Housing and Long-Term Planning" among your Recovery and Revitalization Priorities, the American Rescue Plan Act-Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF) Committee recommended dedication of up to $300,000 for completion of a comprehensive Housing Action and Implementation Plan. Your board approved consultant services by Placeworks to complete the Housing Action and Implementation Plan (HAIP). The Contract dates are April 16, 2024 through April 16, 2025. An extension was granted of this contract through May 30, 2025 as Amendment 1. Amendment Two will extend the contract through August 30, 2025. Staff Recommends your Board Approve this Amendment, and Authorize the Chair to Sign.

Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Lake County Housing Action and Implementation Plan (HAIP) Services Between the County of Lake and Placeworks, Extending the Contract through August 30, 2025, at No Additional Cost to the County, and Authorize the Chair to Sign.

Due to the establishment of a new Chief Public Defender position the following update is requested. Position Allocation Changes The position allocation resolution will add one (1) Chief Public Defender Investigator position allocation New Positions The following position is established in County services: Classcode Classification Grade Entry Step 1 1-0478 Chief Public Defender M37 $6,051 monthly Investigator

Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2024-100 Establishing Position Allocations for Fiscal Year 2024-25, Budget Unit No. 2111 Public Defender.

I would like to ask the Board of Supervisors to adopt the attached Resolution approving the agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the State Fuels, Lubricants, and Automotive Products Program Agreement. No. 25-0021-000-SA. This agreement reimburses the county for activities that ensure correct petroleum, automotive products advertising, and labeling for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. The maximum agreement amount is $2,475 and the expected county reimbursement is $2,475. Should the Board adopt this Resolution, please have the chair sign and return one copy of the Agreement, and one copy of the Board Resolution and return them to the Agricultural Commissioner's office for processing. A signed completed copy will be returned for your records.

Offer Resolution Approving Agreement No.25-0021-000-SA with the State of California, Department of Food and Agriculture, and Authorize the Execution of the Fuels, Lubricants, and Automotive Products Program Agreement of $2,475 for Period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

The Community Development Department (CDD) began using the OpenGov software March 3rd, 2025, for Permitting, Code Enforcement, Planning, and Public Information Requests. OpenGov has provided temporary Hypercare for a limited period to assist in ensuring the software operates as expected and to make any changes and/or updates to fees, forms, and configuration. The Hypercare will end as expected in May and the Community Development Department will need the ability to update the software as needed, ensuring fees, permits, configuration and operational issues can be resolved quickly. OpenGov will continue to offer support services for technical issues, but they will not be able to update items that need regular maintenance or annual updates. For this reason, having CDD staff that is well versed on configuration of the software will ensure that it remains up to date and accurate for the public. OpenGov hosts an annual training for new OpenGov users in Boston, to be held June 4th and 5th 2025. The registration will be at no cost to Lake County and CDD will pay for travel, lodging and meals. Due to the event being in excess of 1500 miles we request the Board of Supervisors to approve a Motion for Shannon Walker-Smith and Damien Marks to travel in excess of 1500 miles round trip as per County Policy Section 15, Section 1 - General Provisions, 1.6 Authorization Requirement, E Travel Exceeding 1,500 Map Distance Miles Round Trip. Both staff members will fly out of Sacramento International Airport on June 3rd and return June 6th. 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

Approve Shannon Walker-Smith and Damien Marks to exceed 1500 miles travel maximum to travel to Boston for OpenGov training.

On June 2, 2015, the County of Lake entered into an agreement with Quincy Engineering to provide preliminary and final design, environmental services, right of way, bidding, and construction assistance services for the replacement of the St. Helena Creek Bridge at Wardlaw Street (14C-0035) and the rehabilitation of the Cooper Creek Bridge at Witter Springs Road (14C-0102). On December 20, 2022, Quincy Engineering was acquired by Consor North America and the agreement between the County of Lake and Quincy Engineering was assigned to the parent company, Consor North America. This amendment request is for contract changes to complete the NEPA and CEQA activities for the Cooper Creek Bridge at Witter Springs Road (14C-0102) Rehabilitation Project. The following changes have been identified that will require a contract amendment: 1. Revisions to the Type Selection Memorandum. Consor prepared a Type Selection Memorandum that received preliminary concurrence from Caltrans. Revisions to the memo were not included in the original scope of work. Caltrans now requires an update to the Type Selection Memorandum. 2. Changes to the Area of Potential Effects (APE). Additional discoveries were made from Extended Phase 1 Cultural Studies required for the project. The APE limits were modified in 2018, after some of the field work and technical studies had been performed. Additional field work and revisions to the technical studies are now required to update the latest field conditions. 3. Additional environmental technical studies required by Caltrans. Caltrans has new requirements for studies for Cultural Resources since the last amendment was written. 4. Initial Site Assessment for Hazardous Waste. The original scope of work included a Preliminary Environmental Assessment. Based on the findings of the preliminary environmental assessment, an Initial Site Assessment is required for the project. Attached are a detailed scope of work and cost proposal for the contract amendment. Staff reviewed Consor's request for Amendment 7, consulted with Caltrans, and found the request justifiable. Amendment Seven increases the engineering cost for this project by $80,000.00.

The Public Works Director recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve Amendment Seven to the Agreement for Engineering Services for Replacement of St. Helena Creek Bridge at Wardlaw Street (14C-0035) and Rehabilitation of Cooper Creek Bridge at Witter Springs Road (14C-0102) with Consor and authorize the Chairman to execute said Amendment.

The Lake County Sheriff's Office currently uses WatchGuard in-car and body-worn cameras to capture video evidence of law enforcement activities. These systems reached the end of their service life in 2022. On January 21, 2025, the Sheriff's Office issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) #25-0964 to procure a replacement system. Video evidence systems are essential for documenting daily enforcement activities and reducing the County's exposure to liability. The in-car and body-worn systems work in tandem to provide video and audio recordings of vehicle operations and first-person interactions between Sheriff's Deputies and the public. Captured footage is securely retained and utilized at all levels of federal, state, and local court proceedings, as well as for administrative purposes. These systems also enhance transparency in the Sheriff's Office operations and community interactions. RFP notifications were sent to Motorola Inc., Axon Enterprise Inc., LensLock Inc., and Wolfcom Global Inc. The RFP was also posted on the websites of both the County of Lake and the Lake County Sheriff's Office. In response, four proposals were received from Motorola Inc., Axon Enterprise Inc., LensLock Inc., and Utility Inc. A Consultant Selection Board (CSB) was convened to review and evaluate the proposals. The panel included Lieutenant Ben Moore, Sergeant Nate Newton, Chief Probation Officer Wendy Mondfrans, IT Director Shane French, and Retired Sergeant Steve Herdt. After thorough evaluation, the CSB selected the proposal submitted by Motorola Inc. as the preferred system. The selected solution will be implemented under a five-year contract with annual payments. Funding will be allocated from the Rural Sheriff budget unit 2206, object code 62.74.

(a) Approve contract with Motorola Inc. and (b) Approve budget transfer for in-car and body-worn camera services not to exceed $725,000.000 for the term of May 20, 2025 through May 20, 2030 and (c) Authorize the Chair of the Board to sign.

DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 17 - 23, 2025 AS NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK IN LAKE COUNTY WHEREAS, National Safe Boating Week is observed to bring attention to important life- saving information for recreational boaters so that they can have a safer, more enjoyable experience out on the water throughout the year; and WHEREAS, in the calendar year of 2024, the U.S. Coast Guard reported 564 fatalities in recreational boating accidents, which is a decrease of 11.3% from the previous year. 377 of these fatalities were due to drowning and 319 of these boaters were not wearing a life jacket; and WHEREAS, U.S. Coast Guard statistics show that drowning was the reported cause of death in three out of every four recreational boating fatalities, and that 87 percent of those who drowned were not wearing life jackets; and WHEREAS, Lake County Flotilla has continued to provide free life jackets to youngsters by participating in community activities which promote child safety and educating the boating public in safe boating practices; and WHEREAS, Flotilla 08-08 of Lake County will continue its efforts to educate the boating public by resuming safety patrols, free vessel safety checks, and to encourage boaters to practice safe boating habits and to wear life jackets. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake does hereby designate the week of May 17 - 23, 2025, as National Safe Boating Week in Lake County and urges all users of Clear Lake, Lake Pillsbury, Blue Lakes, and Indian Valley Reservoir to safeguard their lives by wearing lifejackets when boating, exercising safe boating practices, and boating responsibly.

Adopt Proclamation Designating the Week of May 17-23, 2025, National Safe Boating Week in Lake County

DESIGNATING MAY 31, 2025, AS FOSTER PARENT APPRECIATION DAY WHEREAS, children are key to our community's future success, prosperity and quality of life and have a right to thrive, learn and grow in a safe and loving environment; and WHEREAS, foster parents, including kinship caregivers, provide the love, safety and stability that children need in order to overcome past traumatic experiences to reach their full potential; and WHEREAS, Lake County foster parents are caring for and nurturing more than 89 children and youth in foster care today and helping birth families heal and prosper so children can be safely reunified; and WHEREAS, Lake County foster parents help children transition from foster care to permanent homes through adoption or guardianship; and WHEREAS, we must come together as a community to recognize the important role foster parents play in caring for children who have experienced abuse and neglect, supporting family reunification and building strong communities; and WHEREAS, there is always a need for more foster parents in order to ensure children - especially older youth, children with complex needs, and siblings - have a safe, stable home in their community; and WHEREAS, there are numerous individuals, nonprofit organizations and public servants who are dedicated to raising awareness about the needs of children and youth in foster care; and WHEREAS, through partnerships with families, child welfare staff, and public and private agencies, there is a collaborative effort to ensure that children are supported and successful; and WHEREAS, Lake County joins the nation in specifically recognizing May 31, 2025, as National Foster Family Appreciation Day, in honor of the foster parents who act as true champions for the children in their care and are helping to ensure their brightest possible futures. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors does hereby designate May 31, 2025, as Foster Parent Appreciation Day.

Adopt Proclamation Designating May 31, 2025, as Foster Parent Appreciation Day

On May 7, 2024, your Board executed an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. in the amount of $201,359.72 for Tree Survey Services, pursuant to CA DGS Agreement No. 5-22-99-33-04. On November 30, 2024, the work was substantially completed to the satisfaction of Tetra Tech, Inc. and County Administrative Office staff. A resolution is attached accepting the work of Tetra Tech, Inc. and directing the County Administrative Officer to file the Notice of Completion with the Lake County Recorder's office.

Adopt Resolution Accepting the Tree Survey Services and Directing the County Administrative Officer to File the Notice of Completion.

DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 17 - 23, 2025 AS NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK IN LAKE COUNTY WHEREAS, National Safe Boating Week is observed to bring attention to important life- saving information for recreational boaters so that they can have a safer, more enjoyable experience out on the water throughout the year; and WHEREAS, in the calendar year of 2024, the U.S. Coast Guard reported 564 fatalities in recreational boating accidents, which is a decrease of 11.3% from the previous year. 377 of these fatalities were due to drowning and 319 of these boaters were not wearing a life jacket; and WHEREAS, U.S. Coast Guard statistics show that drowning was the reported cause of death in three out of every four recreational boating fatalities, and that 87 percent of those who drowned were not wearing life jackets; and WHEREAS, Lake County Flotilla has continued to provide free life jackets to youngsters by participating in community activities which promote child safety and educating the boating public in safe boating practices; and WHEREAS, Flotilla 08-08 of Lake County will continue its efforts to educate the boating public by resuming safety patrols, free vessel safety checks, and to encourage boaters to practice safe boating habits and to wear life jackets. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake does hereby designate the week of May 17 - 23, 2025, as National Safe Boating Week in Lake County and urges all users of Clear Lake, Lake Pillsbury, Blue Lakes, and Indian Valley Reservoir to safeguard their lives by wearing lifejackets when boating, exercising safe boating practices, and boating responsibly.

Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Week of May 17-23, 2025, National Safe Boating Week in Lake County

DESIGNATING MAY 31, 2025, AS FOSTER PARENT APPRECIATION DAY WHEREAS, children are key to our community's future success, prosperity and quality of life and have a right to thrive, learn and grow in a safe and loving environment; and WHEREAS, foster parents, including kinship caregivers, provide the love, safety and stability that children need in order to overcome past traumatic experiences to reach their full potential; and WHEREAS, Lake County foster parents are caring for and nurturing more than 89 children and youth in foster care today and helping birth families heal and prosper so children can be safely reunified; and WHEREAS, Lake County foster parents help children transition from foster care to permanent homes through adoption or guardianship; and WHEREAS, we must come together as a community to recognize the important role foster parents play in caring for children who have experienced abuse and neglect, supporting family reunification and building strong communities; and WHEREAS, there is always a need for more foster parents in order to ensure children - especially older youth, children with complex needs, and siblings - have a safe, stable home in their community; and WHEREAS, there are numerous individuals, nonprofit organizations and public servants who are dedicated to raising awareness about the needs of children and youth in foster care; and WHEREAS, through partnerships with families, child welfare staff, and public and private agencies, there is a collaborative effort to ensure that children are supported and successful; and WHEREAS, Lake County joins the nation in specifically recognizing May 31, 2025, as National Foster Family Appreciation Day, in honor of the foster parents who act as true champions for the children in their care and are helping to ensure their brightest possible futures. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors does hereby designate May 31, 2025, as Foster Parent Appreciation Day.

Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 31, 2025, as Foster Parent Appreciation Day

On March 11, 2025, Lake County Code Enforcement (CE) performed an abatement for the property located at 250 Lake Street, Clearlake, CA (property) which County records reflect the property owner Pamela G. Hahn. In accordance with Lake County Code Chapter 13, Article I, Section 13-42, the Board of Supervisors shall hear and consider the account and proposed assessment, together with objections and protests thereto. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Board may make such modifications and revisions of the proposed account and assessment as it deems just and may order the account and proposed assessment confirmed or denied, in whole or in part or as modified and revised. Property Information: Property Owners: Pamela G. Hahn Zoning Designation: "R1" Single Family District Lot Type: Improved, with two structures Tax Delinquency: Default date 6/30/2019; Power to Sell recorded 10/31/2024. The property is listed on the Tax Collectors upcoming tax lien sale. Investigation Background and Fact(s): Code Enforcement received several complaints and a site inspection by Code Enforcement determined the property owner was permitting the unlawful accumulation of rubbish, trash or other refuse in trailers. Between January 24, 2024 and September 2024, the violations occurring and/or existing on the property were documented using a County issued cell phone to take photographs. (Attachment C) On January 25, 2024, Code Enforcement issued a "Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate" (NONOTA) against the property. The NONOTA provided a thirty (30) day period to correct the violations and provided for a twenty-one (21) day appeal period. The NONOTA cited the following violation(s) of the Lake County Code: (Attachment D) * LCC Chapter 13, Article, I, Section 13-3.1 (e) (4) - Any condition dangerous to human life, unsafe, or detrimental to the public health or safety * LCC Chapter 13, Article, I, Section 13-3.1 (e) (7) - The existence of garbage, rubbish * LCC Chapter 13, Article, I, Section 13-3.1 (e) (8) - Any items causing an unsightly appearance which is visible from the scenic corridor or public right of way or sites of neighboring properties or which provides harborage for rats and/or other vermin or creates other potential health hazard or public nuisance. * CA Health and Safety Code 17920.3 (c) - Any Nuisance that endangers the health or welfare of the public or the occupants * CA Health and Safety Code 17920.3 (j) - accumulation of weeds, vegetation, junk, dead organic matter, debris, garbage, offal, rodent harborages, stagnant water, combustible materials, and similar materials or conditions constitute fire, health, or safety hazards. On March 21, 2024, A Last and Final Notice was mailed to the property, along with a request for entry to access the property to abate the existing violations. On September 24, 2024, Code Enforcement determined an additional violation existed for violation of California Health and Safety Code 17920.3 (a) (5) - lack of running water to plumbing fixtures in a dwelling unit. A "Do Not Occupy" red tag was posted to not allow occupancy of any structure on the property. Abatement: As of March 11, 2025, the violations existing on the property were not corrected, nor was a request for hearing in front of the Board of Supervisors made by the property owners. Code Enforcement was in communication with the property owner and the occupants, although the property owner communicated they did not have sufficient means to correct the violation. The property owner failed to demonstrate substantial progress or any real intention to correct the violations. Due to the fact the large pile of trash created a health and safety issue for the surrounding properties, Code Enforcement obtained an "Inspection and Abatement warrant" and moved forward with the abatement process to correct the violations existing on the property by removal. Code Enforcement enlisted the services of 360 Junk Removal and Hauling to perform the abatement. The cost of the abatement was $800.00 (Attachment E) plus administration fees in the amount of $294.54 (Attachment F) for total abatement cost of $1094.54. __________________________________________________________________________________ Evidence: Attachment(s) - A - Property Map B - Notice of Assessment C - Initial Site Inspection Photos D - Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate E - Contractor Invoice F - Task Sheet (cost recovery) County Witness(es): Marcus Beltramo, Code Enforcement Manager Michael Herringshaw, Code Enforcement Officer

Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a lien in the amount of $1,094.54 and direct staff to record the lien against the property with the Lake County Recorders Office, after recordation, the lien shall be delivered to the County Auditor who shall enter the amount of the lien on the assessment roll as special assessments.

Larry Kahn has appealed the decision made by the Lake County Planning Commission on December 12, 2024, to approve Major Use Permit (UP 23-05) for the AG Forest Wood Processing Bioenergy Project which would allow the development of a wood processing and bioenergy facility, located at 755 E State Highway 20 in Upper Lake (APN 004-010-04) (Exhibit A).

Scotts Valley Energy Corporation (Applicant) has received grant funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration to develop a facility to process forest wood, removed from local forests to lower wildfire risk, into bioenergy. Biomass material will come from the contractors that are removing biomass such as tree branches from powerline rights-of-way and operations from forest clearing for reduction of fuel resources to help protect communities. The facility will operate as a central forest wood management and processing system for forest thinning biomass collected throughout Lake County. Exhibit B includes the staff report from the Planning Commission meeting. Exhibit C includes the Minutes for the meeting. The project was originally scheduled for consideration by the Planning Commission on October 24, 2024, (Exhibit D), but was continued to December 12, 2024, to give the Community Development Department (CDD) and the Applicant time to address community concerns at a municipal advisory council meeting (Western Regional Town Hall [WRTH]). At the WRTH meeting on November 20, 2024, the Applicant, Community Development Department Director, and Staff addressed several concerns from the October 24, 2024, Planning Commission meeting: project's size and visibility from State Highway 20, air quality, possible removal of debris on the parcel, where the biomass materials come from, waterways on the parcel, flood zone, site plans, truck traffic, nearby neighbors, employees, etc. The Applicant provided a demonstration using polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe to illustrate how large the biomass equipment would be with the help of participants from the meeting. Exhibit G includes the presentation that was presented to the WRTH by the Applicant. Following the WRTH meeting, the Planning Commission again considered the Project on December 12, 2024, and approved the major use permit based on the Findings and subject to the Conditions included in the Staff Report, dated December 12, 2024 (Exhibit B). Exhibit J includes a CEQA Handbook for Bioenergy and Wood Products Businesses Outreach. Reason for Appeal Summary Appellant Larry Kahn provided the following reasons for the appeal (Exhibit A): 1. Findings not yet submitted by licensed engineer, and not yet considered by the Planning Commission, for alleged violations of varying codes/laws/regulations. Please see attached for alleged Business and Profession code violations of application as submitted. 2. Findings not yet submitted, and not yet considered by the Planning Commission, on the designation of Highway 20 Scenic Highway that this project allegedly does not comply with. 3. Findings not yet submitted, and not yet considered by the Planning Commission, on gravel placement on Prime Ag Lands and other Prime Ag land protections. 4. Findings not yet submitted on alleged Air Quality Department and Staffing deficits for monitoring this approved project. 5. Findings not yet submitted, and not yet considered, of alleged Air Quality Contaminants from the approved Project. Appeal Discussion An appeal of approval of Major Use Permit (UP 23-05) was filed on December 12, 2024, to the Community Development Department. The Appellant submitted a written statement detailing the above listed reasons for their appeal. According to the Appellant's statements, the reasons for the appeal include the following: 1. Findings not yet submitted by licensed engineer for alleged violations of varying codes/laws/regulations. Response: The appeal states that the project plans violate the following Business and Professions Codes (BPCs) 5536, 5536.1, 5536.2, 6735, 6735.3, 6735.4, 6787, 8726, 8792. A summary of each Code is provided in Exhibit I. While the County is required to comply with all applicable State regulations related to land surveying and engineered plans, as well as the Lake County Code Chapters 5, 30, and 29, neither the final building nor grading plans are required at this stage of the use permit approval. These plans are required for completeness review of all projects, however, after approval of the use permit and prior to grading and building permit issuance. Further, Chapter 30 of the Lake County Code specifies when engineered plans are required, and if engineered plans are required, they must comply with the California Business and Professions Code. If grading plans are found to be out of compliance, pursuant to Lake County Code Article 56, Selection 21-56, subsection 56.7 (b) the grading permit can be appealed to the Board of Supervisors. The 2022 California Building Code, Section 107[A] 107.1 requires that all construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Based on the Lake County Code Chapter 5, Article III, Section 5-12, subsection 12.2, if building plans are approved by the Director of the Building and Safety Department but determined to be out of compliance with local and State regulations, "any person has the right to appeal that decision in writing to the Board of Appeal". This appeal mechanism allows individuals to challenge the Director's determination regarding the compliance of building plans with the Lake County Code by submitting a formal written appeal to the designated Board of Appeals. In California, if a county does not have a dedicated Board of Appeals for building code matters, the governing body of the county, as specified in California Health and Safety Code Sections 17920.5 and 17920.6, serves as the local appeals board. Therefore, since the Planning Commission approved the project, it would need to be appealed to the Board of Supervisors. At the time of a permit submittal, the site plans must comply with the Lake County Code Zoning Ordinance Article 55, Section 21-55, subsection 55.2. The plans provided for Use Permit (UP 23-05) under this section for the approval of the applicable use permit do meet the requirements listed in Article 55. 2. Findings not yet submitted on the designation of Highway 20 Scenic Highway that this project allegedly does not comply with. Response: The Scenic Highway Program is found in the California Code, Streets and Highways Code Sections 260 through 263. The State Scenic Highway System includes a list of highways that are either eligible for designation as State scenic highways or have been officially designated. Although Route 29 near Lower Lake/Route 20 East of Clearlake Oaks is eligible for designation, it has not been officially designated a Scenic Highway. Further, this section of highway is not impacted by the project or near the project site. The project site has an overlay zone of "SC" Scenic Combining that is subject to the requirements in the Lake County Code Zoning Ordinance Article 34. This includes meeting the performance standards in Section 21-34.10, subsection 34.11. Screening has been addressed through the use permit with the adoption of the following mitigation measure: AES-1: Prior to construction activities, a landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Community Development Department that includes the appropriate visual screening using drought resistant or indigenous vegetation. Water conservation shall be applied with the use of drip irrigation. On the County's Google Earth shape file, a 500' setback has been identified from State Highway 20. However, the project site is beyond the setback. In addition, with the exception of the water tank foundation, no permanent infrastructure is proposed with the project. The Applicant will be required to return the property to the same conditions existing at the time the lease agreement was entered into. 3. Findings not yet submitted on gravel placement on Prime Ag Lands and other Prime Ag land protections. Response: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Division 13, Chapter 2.5, Section 21061.2 in determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment (LESA) Model prepared by the California Department of Conservation. Due to the parcel's designated "Prime Farmland" classification by the California Department of Conservation, a LESA assessment was prepared, and the Project which includes the gravel placement was found to have a less than significant impact on the prime farmland (Exhibit H). 4. Findings not yet submitted regarding the alleged Air Quality Department and Staffing deficits for monitoring this approved project. Response: A Request for Review was sent to the Lake County Air Quality Management District (LCAQMD) on September 27, 2023, and comments were received. The comments have been added to the record, and mitigation measures recommended were incorporated into the Project requiring the Applicant to apply for an Authority to Construct permit among other things from the LCAQMD (Exhibit E). Whether the LCAQMD can or will process an Authority to Construct permit when an application is filed in the future is not an element of this use permit analysis. 5. Findings not yet submitted of alleged Air Quality Contaminants from such Project. This includes the air flow/lack of air flow within the community of Upper Lake. Response: Comments and reports containing information and opinions on criteria for air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions related to the Project were analyzed by staff. Based on this analysis, staff concluded that emissions fell well below the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) thresholds of significance (Exhibit F). Air quality information on the project was provided by the Applicant's representative (Thomas Jordan), and was discussed at the October 24, 2024, and December 12, 2024, Planning Commission meetings, and at the Western Region Town Hall meeting on November 20, 2024 (Exhibit E). Lastly, according to the LCAQMD, Lake County meets all Ambient Air Quality Standards (State and Federal) for clean, healthful air quality. Exceptions to this only occur during major wildfire events. FINDINGS OF APPROVAL On December 12, 2024, the Planning Commission found that, with the mitigation measures proposed in Initial Study, IS 23-10, the project would not have significant impact on the environment and adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration. Required Findings of Approval can also be found in the Planning Commission Staff Report (Exhibit B). The Planning Commission also made the required "Findings of Approval" for Major Use Permit (UP 23-05). EXHIBITS: Exhibit A:-Appeal Form (PL-25-22; AB 24-06) Exhibit B:-Planning Commission Staff Report (December 12, 2024) Exhibit C:-Planning Commission Meeting Minutes (December 12, 2024) Exhibit D:-Planning Commission Meeting Agenda (October 24, 2024) Exhibit E:-Lake County Air Quality Management District Comments Exhibit F:-CARB Ambient Air Quality Standards and Air Quality Information Exhibit G:-WRTH Site Presentation 11-18-2024 REV3 Exhibit H: -Land Evaluation & Site Assessment (LESA) Exhibit I: -Business and Professions Codes Summary Exhibit J:-CEQA Handbook for Bioenergy and Wood Products Businesses Outreach Exhibit K:-Public Comments

Move to approve continuing the public hearing to a date and time certain on June 17, 2025 at 1:00 P.M.

It is a true honor for our Board to host a Veterans Mission Presentation, facilitated by Rick Mayo, Vice President of We Serve Veterans, Inc. During this item, our Board will be presented with a Veterans Appreciate plaque and an additional plaque listing 30 Lake County Veterans Killed in Action since World War I. Members of our Board will be aware, the first was Joy Madeiros (killed in France in 1918), after whom the Veterans Museum in Lakeport is named. Representatives of organizations delivering services to Lake County's veterans will then provide a brief overview of the supports they offer. Following these elements, those who are able will be invited to process to the front steps of the Courthouse, where the Lake County Military Funeral Honors Team will provide a Department of Defense-authorized Military Funeral Ceremony in honor of Lake County's Veterans Killed in Action, including rifle volleys (ceremonial gunshots, in rapid succession). To close the ceremony, "Taps" will be played, utilizing a 360-watt stereo built into a 50-caliber ammunition box by Mayo. Many thanks to Rick Mayo, Dave Waldschmitt (President, We Serve Veterans, Inc., and Chairman, Joy Madeiros Veterans Museum), Stephen Boone (Featured Speaker) and Wally Hammond (Interim Commander, Lake County Military Funeral Honors Team) for their considerable work to coordinate this presentation, and to Dale Stoebe, Chief of Police, and the Lakeport City Council for making accommodations to provide for this historic presentation. We Serve Veterans, Inc. Veterans Mission Presentation I. Opening Remarks by Moderator, Rick Mayo II. Veterans Chaplain Prayer III. Dignitary Welcome Address IV. Veterans Mission Overview (Presentation of Plaques) V. Introduction of Veterans Services Organizations VI. Lake County Military Funeral Honors Team Ceremony in Honor of Lake County Veterans Killed in Action VII. Ceremony Concludes ("Taps")

Presentation, only. Consider Direction to Staff, as appropriate.

I am recommending your Board make the following addition to your meeting calendar for 2025: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - Special Meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This meeting request is for a presentation from staff and Placeworks on the Housing Action and Implementation Plan (HAIP).

Approve Addition of Special Meeting for Tuesday, July 29, 2025 to the Board's Annual Meeting Calendar.

Attached for your approval is the agreement between the County of Lake and Hardeep Singh, MD (SY Psychiatric). Lake County has contracted with Dr. Singh for these services since 2018. Lake County Behavioral Health Services' Substance Use Disorder program must have a Medical Director to oversee treatment as required by the Department of Health Care Services. These services are funded through the Mental Health Block Grant and include fee-for service Drug Medi Cal services to be reimbursed at a 65% pass through rate. The proposal complies with the Consultant Selection Policy as it involves a sole source agreement with a longstanding provider. Dr. Singh's expertise and longstanding service to the County substantiate this arrangement as an essential continuation of services rather than a new procurement process. This agreement is aligned with the requirements outlined in the RFP for Substance Use Disorder Medical Director services issued in March 2022. This agreement qualifies for an exemption from competitive bidding under Section 2-38, as it involves a continued, established relationship with an existing provider who has demonstrated proven expertise in fulfilling the role of Substance Use Disorder Medical Director. Dr. Singh's qualifications and experience are integral to maintaining continuity of care, which is critical to our services and regulatory compliance.

Approve to the Agreement Between County of Lake and SY Psychiatry, LLC. to Perform Substance Use Disorder Treatment Medical Director Responsibilities on Behalf of Lake County Behavioral Health Services in the Amount of $350,000.00 for FY 2025-26 and Authorizes the Board Chair to Sign.

The Lake County Health Services Department (LCHS) administers the permitting of medical transportation services in the County of Lake. Permits for FY 24/25 were delayed in anticipation of the passage of an updated ambulance ordinance and a move to the required calendar year permitting rather than fiscal year permitting. LCHS presented Ordinance No. 3147 to the Board on February 11, 2025 and it was subsequently passed on February 25, 2025 with an effective date of March 27, 2025. In order to ensure uninterrupted service delivery and maintain compliance moving forward, LCHS is seeking a conditional operation and temporary variance in accordance with Section 9-83, 83.2(d) Conditional Operation and Temporary Variance to cover the period from July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024 while the permitting process was delayed. This variance would allow current permit holders to continue operating without disruption as we implement the necessary procedural adjustments and prepare for a new two-year permit cycle beginning January 1, 2025, in accordance with the ordinance.

Approve Temporary Variance of Ambulance Ordinance #2687 to Extend Permits to December 31, 2024.

American Financial Credit Services, Inc (ACFS) is a vendor that currently provides services to multiple counties for collection of delinquent unsecured property taxes. While the Treasurer - Tax Collector has and continues to utilize multiple collections vendors over time, ACFS is uniquely situated to assist with the collection of delinquent unsecured property tax as they can do so in a comprehensive manner. There is no fee assessed to the County, as the costs incurred in collections are assessed by ACFS to the delinquent taxpayer. This is a 25% additional fee.

Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; (b) approve the Agreement with American Financial Credit Services, Inc for collection of unsecured delinquent property tax, authorizing the Treasurer - Tax Collector to sign.