Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, July 22, 2025
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1. Call to Order
2. Moment of Silence
3. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Consideration of Extra Items Not Appearing on the Posted Agenda
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
5.1Adopt Resolution Approving Cooperative Agreement # 25-0191-000-SA with the State of California, Department of Food and Agriculture for State Organic Inspection Program for the County of Lake for Period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026
Resolution
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
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 Organic Program (SOP) Cooperative Agreement No. 25-0191-000-SA. This agreement reimburses the county for organic activities including registration, spot inspections, surveillance, residue sampling (random), complaint investigations, and approved training for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. The maximum agreement amount is $4,565.00.
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.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Approving Cooperative Agreement # 25-0191-000-SA with the State of California, Department of Food and Agriculture for State Organic Inspection Program for the County of Lake for Period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
5.2Adopt Resolution Approving Amended Agreement No. 25-0002-011-SF with the State of California, Department of Food and Agriculture for the Insect Trapping Program in the amount of $35,460.00 for FY 25-26
Resolution
pulled on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
I would like to ask the Board to adopt the attached Resolution approving the agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for exotic pest detection trapping to prevent the introduction and spread of injurious insects that would threaten the economic importance of the agriculture food supply grown in California. This program is critical to Lake County's agricultural industry and local environment. Without a detection program in place, Lake County-grown commodities could not be shipped to other parts of the country or internationally due to quarantine requirements. This agreement term is July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, for $35,460.00.
Should the Board adopt this Resolution, please have the chair sign and return one (1) copy of the Agreement, and one (1) copy of the Board Resolution. A signed completed copy will be returned for your records.
Purchasing Considerations (check all that apply): ? Not applicable
? Fully Article X.- and/or Consultant Selection Policy-Compliant (describe process undertaken in "Executive Summary") ? Section 2-38 Exemption from Competitive Bidding (rationale in "Executive Summary," attach documentation, as needed)
x Well-being of Residents ? Public Safety ? Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
? Economic Development ? Infrastructure ? County Workforce
? Community Collaboration x Business Process Efficiency ? Clear Lake
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Approving Amended Agreement No. 25-0002-011-SF with the State of California, Department of Food and Agriculture for the Insect Trapping Program in the amount of $35,460.00 for FY 25-26
Supervisor Pyska offered the resolution as amended and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Agricultural Commissioner Katherine VanDerWall 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.
5.3Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2025-76 Establishing Position Allocations for Fiscal Year 2025-256, Budget Unit No. 1903 Department of Public Works
Action Item
pulled on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Position Allocation Changes
The position allocation resolution will delete one (1) Deputy Public Works Director position allocation and one (1) Assistant Public Works Director position allocation.
New Positions
The following positions are established in County services:
Classcode Classification Grade Entry Step 1
1-0797 Deputy Public Works M52 $8,764 monthly
Director I
1-0798 Deputy Public Works M56 $9,674 monthly
Director II
Recommended Action
Staff requests your Board's approval to adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2025-76 Establishing Position Allocations for Fiscal Year 2025-26, Budget Unit No. 1903, Department of Public Works.
Supervisor Sabatier offered the resolution as amended and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Human Resources Director Pam Samac presented the item to the Board. County Administrative Officer Susan Parker 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.
5.4Adopt a Proclamation Designating the Week of July 20-26, 2025 as Probation Services Week in Lake County
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF JULY 20 - 26, 2025
AS PROBATION SERVICES WEEK IN LAKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, Lake County Probation Department's purpose is to improve the quality of life of individuals in Lake County by enhancing public safety, acknowledging staff accomplishments, assisting victims, and offering the hope of a more productive lifestyle for those on supervision; and
WHEREAS, probation professionals play a unique and essential role in the criminal and juvenile justice systems, keeping communities safe by providing justice-involved individuals with accountability, support, services, and tools necessary to safely and successfully reenter society; and
WHEREAS, probation departments serve as key connectors within the justice system and the community, maximizing the resources available through courts, local governments, law enforcement, social services, behavioral health providers, schools, crime survivor organizations, and nonprofit agencies; and
WHEREAS, comprehensive training equips probation professionals to manage the trauma and complex needs of offenders while safely connecting them to the support and supervision necessary for successful reentry; and
WHEREAS, probation departments have a profound impact on community safety and well-being by addressing the root causes of crime through individualized supervision and support that reduce recidivism; and
WHEREAS, probation fosters a safer, healthier Lake County by ensuring that individuals serving their sentences within our communities or those reentering communities after incarceration are equipped with the tools, services, support and supervision they need to be safe and successful; and
WHEREAS, we recognize and commend the critical role of Lake County's probation professionals and celebrate Probation Services Week in honor of their ongoing dedication to justice, rehabilitation, and community safety.
NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE PROCLAIMED, the Lake County Board of Supervisors designate July 20-26, 2025 as Probation Services Week to highlight Lake County Probation's immense contributions to our community.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of July 2025.
Recommended Action
Adopt a Proclamation Designating the Week of July 20-26, 2025, as Probation Services Week in Lake County
5.5Approve Second Amendment to the Contract Between County of Lake and Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, inc. for Drug and Alcohol Testing, in the Amount of $35,000.00 from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and $50,000.00 Per Fiscal Year from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
Agreement
pulled on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Lake County Department of Social Services (LCDSS) contracts with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc. for the provision of drug and alcohol testing for Child Welfare Service (CWS) client families. Drug testing is, in many cases, required by law, and is necessary to ensure child safety and participant compliance with required programs. The original agreement authorized LCDSS to spend up to $30,000.00 per fiscal year from 2023 to 2026. On August 20, 2024, the Board of Supervisors (BOS) approved an amendment increasing the compensation limit to $35,000.00 for fiscal year 23-24.
Due to an increase in Fentanyl use, with Lake County exhibiting the highest per capita rates in California, LCDSS must spend more than was anticipated in the original contract. Fentanyl cannot be detected in a routine toxicology report and requires specialized testing that costs more. This Second Amendment increases the maximum allowance to $50,000.00 per fiscal year from 2024 to 2026. This increase is necessary to ensure the continued wellness of child-client outcomes, as well as LCDSS's compliance with court orders.
Recommended Action
Approve Second Amendment to the Contract between County of Lake and Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, inc. for Drug and Alcohol Testing, in the amount of $35,000.00 from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and $50,000.00 per fiscal year from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, and authorize the Chair to sign.
| Estimated Cost | $135,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $135,000.00 |
| Additional Requested | 0 |
| Future Annual Cost | 0 |
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled and continued to future date.
5.6(Sitting as the Board of Directors for the Lake County Watershed Protection District) Review and Approve “Just Compensation” Estimates for the purchase of Properties within the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project and authorize the Chair of the Board of Directors to sign the Approval
Action Item
pulled 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
Our consultant Monument Inc. (Consultant) has prepared an Approval of Just Compensation (Approvals) (Attachments A, B, C, and D) for the purchase of the following properties for the listed prices:
1. Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 004-010-050 & 004-013-050 for the cost of $1,200,000;
2. APN 004-013-110 for the cost of $650,000;
3. APNs 004-010-18, 004-010-19, 004-010-20, 004-013-06 & 004-013-12 for the cost of $775,000; and
4. APNs 004-010-100 & 004-013-080 for the cost of $450,000.
The appraisal for each property (Attachments E, F, G, and H) was prepared by a third party hired by our consultant and has been reviewed and approved by the State of California, Department of Water Resources Real Estate Division. Each purchase will be funded through grant funds provided by the State of California, Department of Water Resources and the Flood Corridor Program, following the provisions required by the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Properties Acquisition Policies Act of 1970.
Each of these properties is located within the Middle Creek Project Area. Their purchase is forward progress toward the development of the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project.
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative):
The purchase of these properties is being completed via reimbursement using grant monies provided by the State of California, Department of Water Resources, and the Flood Corridor Program, California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Agreement No. 4600012946.
Recommended Action
Sitting as the Board of Directors for the Lake County Watershed Protection District, staff recommends your Board approve the "Approvals" for the above listed properties and authorize the Chair of the Board of Directors to sign.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, Approved "Just Compensation" Estimates for the purchase of Properties within the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project and authorized the Chair of the Board of Directors to sign the Approval documents. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Public Member Betsy Cawn pulled the item from the agenda.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
Attachments A - 004-010-050, 004-013-050 Kahn-Approval of Just Comp Attachments B - Koker 004-013-110 Approval of Just Comp Attachments C - 004-010-18-20 & 004-013-06, -12 Seachao-Approval of Just Comp Attachments D - 004-010-100 & 004-013-080 Seachao-Approval of Just Comp Attachment E - Khan Property - Updated Appraisal Report - 11-27-2024 Attachment F - Koker Property - Updated Appraisal Report - 12-04-2024 Attachment G - Saechao Property - 873 Highway 20 - Appraisal Report (UPDATE) 6-21-2024 Attachment H - Appraisal Report - Saechao Property (UPDATE) 6-21-2024
5.7Approve Travel to Exceed the 1500 mile maximum for Water Resources staff member Taylor Woodruff to San Antonio, Texas from August 9, 2025 to August 14, 2025 for the 155th Annual American Fisheries Society Meeting
Action Item
passed on consent
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The American Fisheries Society (AFS) is holding their 155th Annual Meeting in conjunction with the Black Bass Symposium in San Antonio, Texas from August 10, 2025 to August 14, 2025.
The AFS Annual Meeting brings together a global community of fisheries professionals to share knowledge, foster innovation, and advance the science and management of aquatic resources. AFS Annual Meetings serve as a premier forum for networking, learning, and collaborating, ensuring the future of sustainable fisheries and ecosystems.
The objectives of the 2025 Black Bass Symposium are to: define the state of the science concerning black bass and assess the progress made since 1975 and 2000; discuss ideas for how to improve the management and conservation of black bass; identify current potential issues that need to be addressed in the near and distant future; and facilitate new partnerships to address those issues.
Recommended Action
Approve Travel to Exceed the 1500 mile maximum for Water Resources staff member Taylor Woodruff to San Antonio, Texas from August 9, 2025 to August 14, 2025 for the 155th Annual American Fisheries Society Meeting.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved consent agenda items 5.1 through 5.7 with the exception of items 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, and 5.6 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 Diana Willard, Public Services Intern Myles Mattina, Public Members Vicki Osbourn, Roseanne Domingo, Ceva Giumelli, and Skiela Laiwa spoke.
6.29:03 A.M. - Pet of the Week
Presentation
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Animal Care and Control Officers Francisco Pelayo Moreno and Jonathan Early presented the pet of the week to the Board.
6.39:07 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Week of July 20-26, 2025 as Probation Services Week in Lake County
Proclamation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF JULY 20 - 26, 2025
AS PROBATION SERVICES WEEK IN LAKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, Lake County Probation Department's purpose is to improve the quality of life of individuals in Lake County by enhancing public safety, acknowledging staff accomplishments, assisting victims, and offering the hope of a more productive lifestyle for those on supervision; and
WHEREAS, probation professionals play a unique and essential role in the criminal and juvenile justice systems, keeping communities safe by providing justice-involved individuals with accountability, support, services, and tools necessary to safely and successfully reenter society; and
WHEREAS, probation departments serve as key connectors within the justice system and the community, maximizing the resources available through courts, local governments, law enforcement, social services, behavioral health providers, schools, crime survivor organizations, and nonprofit agencies; and
WHEREAS, comprehensive training equips probation professionals to manage the trauma and complex needs of offenders while safely connecting them to the support and supervision necessary for successful reentry; and
WHEREAS, probation departments have a profound impact on community safety and well-being by addressing the root causes of crime through individualized supervision and support that reduce recidivism; and
WHEREAS, probation fosters a safer, healthier Lake County by ensuring that individuals serving their sentences within our communities or those reentering communities after incarceration are equipped with the tools, services, support and supervision they need to be safe and successful; and
WHEREAS, we recognize and commend the critical role of Lake County's probation professionals and celebrate Probation Services Week in honor of their ongoing dedication to justice, rehabilitation, and community safety.
NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE PROCLAIMED, the Lake County Board of Supervisors designate July 20-26, 2025 as Probation Services Week to highlight Lake County Probation's immense contributions to our community.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of July 2025.
Recommended Action
Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Week of July 20-26, 2025, as Probation Services Week in Lake County
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Vice-Chair Rasmussen read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Lake County Probation. Chief Probation Officer Wendy Mondfrans, Behavioral Health Director Elise Jones, Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist Mountain, and Social Services Director Rachael Dillman Parsons spoke.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Alexander, Jordan Garcia, Matthew Moke, Angela Ameral. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.49:20 A.M. - Consideration of a Letter of Commitment for the “Enhancing Wildfire Prevention through Targeted Defensible Space and Fuels Reduction Projects in Lake County’s High-Risk Clearlake and North Shore Neighborhoods” Project of the Lake County Resource Conservation District- CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grant (#78873218)
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
The Lake County Resource Conservation District (LCRCD) is submitting a collaborative grant application to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's Wildfire Prevention Grant Program for the "Enhancing Wildfire Prevention through Targeted Defensible Space and Fuels Reduction Projects in Lake County's High-Risk Clearlake and North Shore Neighborhoods" project.
When funded, this project will:
* Complete defensible space implementation on at least 100 lots in the North Shore area, including targeted fuels reduction on approximately 45 abandoned/tax default properties and "paper lots" that pose a long-standing and intractable wildfire risk to residents;
* Complete defensible space implementation on at least 100 lots in the City of Clearlake, focusing on the densely vegetated "Avenues" neighborhood;
* Serve as CEQA Lead Agency for proposed fuels reduction activities. Treatments will focus on properties located within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and prioritize connectivity with critical evacuation routes wherever possible;
* Allow the Lake County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services (OES) to deliver "Operation Lake Co Ready," a bilingual public education campaign featuring open firehouse events across Lake County at which residents can receive preparedness information, hands-on training, and free equipment such as fire extinguishers and McLeod tools; and
* North Coast Opportunities, Inc (NCO), which leads one of the most successful home hardening programs in California, will deliver an all-day, community-focused Wildfire Prevention Summit focused on proactive wildfire risk reduction through home hardening, defensible space, and neighborhood coordination.
Recommended Action
Approve Letter of Commitment for the "Enhancing Wildfire Prevention through Targeted Defensible Space and Fuels Reduction Projects in Lake County's High-Risk Clearlake and North Shore Neighborhoods" Project of the Lake County Resource Conservation District- CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grant (#78873218).
| Estimated Cost | $17,813 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $17,813 |
| Additional Requested | 0 |
| Future Annual Cost | 0 |
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved Letter of Commitment for the "Enhancing Wildfire Prevention through Targeted Defensible Space and Fuels Reduction Projects in Lake County's High-Risk Clearlake and North Shore Neighborhoods" Project of the Lake County Resource Conservation District- CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grant (#78873218) 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: Chief Climate Resiliency Officer Terre Logsdon presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano spoke.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Michael Wagner. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.59:30 A.M. - Consideration of Presentation on Phases One and Two of the Climate Health Adaptation and Resilience Mobilization (CHARM) Lake County Program
Presentation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
A collaborative project of the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians and Tracking California, a program of the Public Health Institute in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control's National Environmental Public Health Tracking Program, the Climate Health Adaptation and Resilience Mobilization (CHARM) Lake County Program has recently completed Phase 1 of its work to support resilience and safety in natural disasters and other emergencies. Participants in the first phase included staff from several County Departments, Tribal government staff, both Cities of Clearlake and Lakeport, Lake County Office of Education, American Red Cross, North Coast Opportunities, Lake County Tribal Health Consortium, and other community-based organizations.
Over the course of two years, Phase 1 of CHARM Lake County focused on those most at risk during emergencies, and the final project was the development of guidelines for those providing services for these at-risk communities, which Tracking California staff will present to you today, along with their findings, recommendations, and the community and local government input that went into their development.
They also will be sharing information about CHARM Lake County Phase 2, which began in June 2025 and is the implementation phase of this work - building resilience at the community level via a program in partnership with County Departments, Clearlake and Lakeport senior centers, Tribes, and organizations supporting outdoor workers in Lake County.
Recommended Action
No action; presentation only.
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Susan Paulukonis, Scarlet Sands-Bliss, Michelle Wong, Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians Representative Sarah Ryan, and Chief Climate Resiliency Officer Terre Logsdon presented the item to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke via Zoom: Betsy Cawn. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.610:00 A.M. - Consideration of recommendation from Health Services Department regarding participation in the Clear Lake Cyanobacteria Task Force
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Lake County Health Services (LCHS) has been facilitating a meeting between County agencies, water service providers, and local tribes to address the issue of Cyanobacteria in Clear Lake since prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. At that time, Cyanobacteria and the resultant Cyanotoxins were not well understood, particularly within the Clear Lake ecosystem.
Over the years, responsibility for these meetings has gone back and forth between LCHS and Lake County Water Resources. The group has met regularly, sometimes weekly, working closely with the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians EPA department to discuss lab testing results, sample collection protocols, and community implications. Much of the work originally facilitated through this group is now completed much more efficiently though outside agencies and Cyanobacteria risks and impacts are much better understood.
LCHS seeks clarification regarding the role of the department in Cyanobacteria testing and monitoring activities. LCHS asks that the Board consider the work being conducted externally and recommends limiting, but not ending, LCHS participation and resources to be utilized in this effort moving forward.
Recommended Action
LCHS recommends limiting, but not ending, LCHS participation and resources utilized in the Clear Lake Cyanobacteria Task Force.
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Environmental Health Director Craig Wetherbee and Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians Representative Sara Ryan presented the PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Water Resources Director Pawan Upadhyay and Environmental Health Director Craig Wetherbee spoke.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Susan Paulukonis and Michael Wagner. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.710:30 A.M. - Consideration of an Update on N. Lakeport FLASHES Projects
Report
Staff memo
Executive Summary
As your Board is aware, the N. Lakeport FLASHES Firemain-Linked Auxiliary Supply Hydraulic Energy Storage (FLASHES) System Projects scored very favorably in the Microgrid Incentive Program (MIP) process, facilitated by Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) and regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). County staff hope to bring your Board the opportunity to Accept an MIP Grant Award to facilitate completion of pre-construction elements of the FLASHES projects later this year.
On June 26, 2025, the CPUC adopted a Resolution directing PG&E to modify Grant Award language for the Microgrid Incentive Program; those changes, made in response to input from local government representatives including members of your Board and staff, are expected address concerns raised with the previous MIP Grant Award language.
Given acceptance of the Grant Award and progress through the pre-construction phase of the project will encompass multiple significant milestones, Michael Day of Trane will present a detailed update, as background for your Board's future decision-making, including the following:
* Summary/Overview of the Poe Mountain FLASHES Projects;
* The Scope of Work Proposed for Completion with MIP Funding; and
* Anticipated Project Timeline and Next Steps
The County of Lake's Community Development Director, Mireya Turner, will likewise be present to speak to the environmental review process surrounding the FLASHES project.
No specific action is recommended. However, your Board may consider providing Direction to Staff, as appropriate.
Recommended Action
Direction to staff, as appropriate.
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Deputy County Administrative Officer Ben Rickleman introduced the item to the Board. Trane Representative Michael Day presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.811:15 A.M. - Consideration of a Report from Municipal Resource Group on Your Board's March 21, 2025, Training Workshop on General Governance, Priority Development and Organizational Effectiveness
Report
Staff memo
Executive Summary
As you are aware, on March 21, 2025, your Board engaged in a training workshop focused on general governance, priority development and organizational effectiveness, hosted by Robert Bendorf of Municipal Resource Group. The intent of this workshop was solely to provide background for your Board toward future policy direction.
No Board action was taken during the March 21, 2025 Training Workshop.
Mr. Bendorf has provided a summary of the discussion, which includes documentation of your Board's communicated expectations of the role of County Administrative Officer. For clarity, the document collects elements shared during the training workshop, and is not intended to be a comprehensive list. In addition to collecting Supervisor input, Mr. Bendorf shared roles and duties of top County Executives are typically codified in a Local Ordinance. As of this writing, Article I, Section 2-1.7 of the County Code notes the following:
Direction of County operation - the setting of policy - shall be by action of the Board of Supervisors, with implementation through the Department Heads and overview by the County Administrative Coordinator [i.e., County Administrative Officer].
Your Board provided no Direction to staff to develop an Ordinance outlining County Administrator/Executive roles and duties. Administration expects your Board would wish for an inclusive process that engages all County Department Heads to occur prior to presentation of such an Ordinance; effective coordination among all leadership staff is essential to the County organization functioning at its maximum feasible level.
Examples of how Focus Areas contained within your Board's Vision 2028 Priority Statement (Public Safety; Infrastructure; Workforce and Organizational Excellence; Economic Development; and Budget and Fiscal Stewardship) could be developed into specific Strategic Priorities and Action Items were also developed during the workshop.
To ensure appropriate public understanding, Strategic Priorities and Action Items documented on these supplemental pages do not reflect final decision-making, but rather ideas that could potentially be further developed through intentional Strategic Planning.
Mr. Bendorf's documents are attached to this Agenda Item, for your Board's consideration and public inspection.
Staff invites your Board's discussion and any appropriate Direction. Definition of the County Executive/Administrator role and Strategic Planning and priority setting clearly rest within the authority of your Board, and Administration looks forward to developing any further background members of your Board may need, and supporting action on any next steps in response to the March Workshop and Mr. Bendorf's documentation.
Recommended Action
Direction to staff, as appropriate.
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled and continued to a future date.
6.91:00 P.M. - Consideration of County Economic Development and Housing Initiatives
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Ben Rickelman, Deputy County Administrative Officer, will provide an update on economic development initiatives that are in progress and recently passed legislation that may have a significant local economic impact.
These initiatives include:
� The County Economic Development / Housing website;
� Capital Improvement Plan;
� Microgrids RFQ;
� Health Education and Regional Training Hub EDA funding - Senator Padilla's request; and
� The upcoming CDBG submittal, which potentially include fa�ade improvements, microenterprise / small business loans, and a microgrid analysis.
The legislation covered will include SB 131, AB 130, and H.R. 1, the recently enacted reconciliation bill.
Lisa Judd, Deputy County Administrative Officer, will additionally provide a brief update regarding next week's Special Meeting, where your Board will receive a detailed presentation on the Housing Action and Implementation Plan.
Recommended Action
Presentation is informational only.
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled and continued to a future date.
7. Non-Timed Items
7.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
7.2Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors Continued Discussion of the Draft Replacement Fee Schedule (Rules 660-668)
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Lake County Air Quality Management District (District) is required to follow the legal process outlined in California Health and Safety Code (CA H&SC) in order to adopt new rules or fees, modify existing rules, and repeal rules. This is a continuation of the discussion from the workshop and hearing held on June 10, 2025 and July 15, 2025.
As you know, the District is proposing to repeal the existing fee rules and replace them with a new fee rule and structure. The new structure is intended to provide clarity and better transparency to the District fees. The fee rule proposed is considered a new rule under CA H&SC 41512 .7 and 42311. The structure of the fee is changing significantly, every permit will undergo reassessment for the new structure and a new permit incorporating all the necessary changes and updates will be issued to each source. This review will take upwards of 4 months to process the over 600 existing permitted facilities. The District has not increased fees since 1996, other than implementation of burn permit fees in 2003 and annual CPI adjustments. The industries emitting air pollution affected by these permits have received significant economic advantages for the past 30 years due to the undercharging of actual costs. The proposed fee increase is to bring all sources emitting air pollution to a point where they are paying the cost of the regulatory programs required by law to regulate their contribution to air pollution within the community. The District has carried these programs for many years, but due to increasing requirements and additional mandates, the District is unable to keep up and can not continue to meet our obligations which impacts every member of the community, without a fee increase. Failure to properly regulate air pollution sources increases impacts to the community, increasing medical costs, emergency response costs, and increase illness and early death.
The attachments provided show the costs of implementing fees upon a 4 year schedule and a 5 year schedule for your consideration. The fee revenue is calculated to estimate the high end potential fees paid by existing sources. Some fees may be lower once a full assessment of each permit is complete. Based on the 5 year phase in estimate provided, the increase in Year 1 is unlikely adequate to fully fund an additional staff person. However, we are hopeful that in Year 2 the increase will fully fund an additional staff person. The District anticipates additional staffing increases and the restarting of delayed projects to start in Year 3.
The carryover funds this year in the District budget are higher than prior year's due to salary savings, one time projects that have not yet been completed, and grant funding for air monitoring equipment. The projects include new roofing on the District building (wind storms have caused damage), solar installation, property drainage improvements (due to sections of the building experiencing flooding during heavy rains), siding replacement, as well as other equipment replacement projects, all of which have been delayed due to the staffing shortages we have been experiencing.
The District appreciates your consideration of this matter and believes the 5 year or 4 year phase in plan will greatly assist our efforts to meet obligations while protecting the community and maintaining our healthful air in Lake County.
Recommended Action
Accept public comment and approve District Staff submittal of proposed rules to ARB and EPA for comment and to bring the final rules back to the Board of Directors for consideration of adoption.
Direction was given to staff to return with a final fee schedule.
Clerk’s notes: Air Pollution Control Director Doug Gearhart 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.
7.3Consideration of Proposed Findings of Fact and Decision in the Appeal of John Evans / Pillsbury Family Farms, Inc. (AB-PL-25-85)
Action Item
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Pursuant to your Board's action in the above matter on June 27, 2025, I have prepared the attached Findings of Fact and Decision. On April 23, 2024, your Board determined, by a vote of five to zero, to grant this appeal in part.
If the Findings of Fact and Decision are acceptable to you, I would recommend that you take the following two actions:
(a) Move to approve the Findings of Fact and Decision and authorize the Chair to Sign; and
(b) Move to grant the appeal in part subject to certain conditions stated in the Findings of Fact and Decision.
Recommended Action
(a) Move to approve the Findings of Fact and Decision and authorize the Chair to Sign; and
(b) Move to grant the appeal in part subject to certain conditions stated in the Findings of Fact and Decision.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved Proposed Findings of Fact and Decision in the Appeal of John Evans / Pillsbury Family Farms, Inc. (AB-PL-25-85) 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 Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, moved to Grant the appeal in part subject to certain conditions stated in the findings of fact and decision as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and 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.
7.4Consideration of (a) Designating One Member of the Lake County Board of Supervisors to Serve as a Member of the AAA Governing Board, and Another Supervisor to Serve as the Alternate; and (b) Appointing Amy Schimansky, Deputy Director of Social Services, as the Second Member Representing Lake County on the AAA Governing Board.
Action Item
Motion carried · 2 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
Staff memo
Executive Summary
As you are aware, the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) of Lake and Mendocino Counties is governed by a five-member Governing Board. In accordance with the Joint Powers Agreement between Lake and Mendocino Counties, this Board is composed of two representatives each from the respective Boards of Supervisors (BOS) or their designees-one representing Lake County and one representing Mendocino County-and one "at-large" member.
At the most recent Governing Board meeting held on June 12, 2025, the Board authorized AAA staff to prepare a formal recommendation for the appointment of Amy Schimansky to the Governing Board.
Historically, Lake County's representation on the AAA Governing Board consisted of the Department of Social Services (DSS) Director or a designee, along with one BOS member, while the second BOS member served as the alternate. This structure provided consistent in-person participation and minimized scheduling conflicts. However, this arrangement shifted when the former DSS Director assumed the role of County Administrative Officer (CAO). Following her retirement, both Lake County seats on the AAA Governing Board were filled by BOS members, eliminating administrative representation.
Since that transition, staff have observed that the current structure has resulted in increased scheduling conflicts and inconsistent participation. Therefore, staff recommend returning to the previous model for Lake County's representation, aligning it with Mendocino County's current structure, which includes a Social Services Deputy Director and one BOS member.
Accordingly, we recommend the appointment of Amy Schimansky as one of Lake County's representatives to the AAA Governing Board, alongside a member of the BOS. The second BOS member would serve as an alternate. This recommendation supports improved participation, continuity, and consistency in representation, while remaining fully consistent with the governance framework outlined in the Joint Powers Agreement.
Recommended Action
(a) Designate one member of the Lake County Board of Supervisors to serve as a member of the AAA Governing Board, and another Supervisor to serve as the alternate; and (b) Appoint Amy Schimansky, Deputy Director of Social Services, as the second member representing Lake County on the AAA Governing Board.
| Estimated Cost | 0 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | 0 |
| Additional Requested | 0 |
| Future Annual Cost | 0 |
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, appointed Supervisor Eddie Crandell as delegate and Supervisor Jessica Pyska as alternate of the AAA Governing Board. 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, appointed Amy Schimansky, Deputy Director of Social Services, as the Second Member Representing Lake County on the AAA Governing Board. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Social Services Director Rachael Dillman-Parsons presented the item to the Board. AAA Coordinator Dena Eddings-Green spoke.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.5Consideration of a) Waiving the Formal Bidding Process Pursuant to County Ordinance 3137 Section 2-38, Subsection 38.1, Extension of Annual Agreements; and, b) Approving Contract between County of Lake and The Regents of the University of California for Training Services, in the Amount of $339,915.00 From July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, and Authorize the Chair to Sign
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 University of California Davis Campus (UC Davis) provides essential training, including all related materials, for Social Services (DSS) employees. Trainings cover various topics including Civil Rights, Welfare Fraud- Prevention and Detection, Accounting and Fiscal trainings, and even Field Safety Training. Many of these courses are required to comply with State regulations. The trainings not required by State law provide valuable information that would not be readily available or cost effective without the UC Davis contract. Because most trainings are held at DSS, there are no venue costs to provide, and no meal, travel, or lodging reimbursements are necessary for employees attending. Furthermore, DSS and UC Davis adapted to COVID-19 regulations and transitioned trainings into an online platform, which increases flexibility and allows more employees to attend trainings. This contract (#00153395) includes a total of 86 units of training.
According to 38.1 Extension of Annual Agreements, bidding is not required in instances where the cost of services has not increased. The daily rate for this contract is $4,250.00, the same amount as the previous 24-25 agreement with UC Davis.
Recommended Action
a) Waive the Formal Bidding Process Pursuant to County Ordinance 3137 Section 2-38, subsection 38.1, extension of annual agreements; and, b) Approve Contract between County of Lake and The Regents of the University of California for training services, in the amount of $339,915.00 from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, and authorize the Chair to sign.
| Estimated Cost | $339,915.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $339,915.00 |
| Additional Requested | 0 |
| Future Annual Cost | 0 |
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, Waived the Formal Bidding Process Pursuant to County Ordinance 3137 Section 2-38, Subsection 38.1, Extension of Annual Agreements Approving Contract between County of Lake and The Regents of the University of California for Training Services, in the Amount of $339,915.00 From July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, 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: Social Services Director Rachael Dillman-Parsons presented the item to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8. Closed Session
8.11:30 P.M. - Closed Session: Employee Grievance Complaint Pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54957
Closed Session Item
8.2Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(1): McSorley v. Lake County
Closed Session Item
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Rasmussen
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
On motion of Supervisor Rasmussen, and by vote of the Board, approved settlement of McSorley v. County of Lake et al. in the amount of $65,000. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell