Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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1. Call to Order
2. Moment of Silence
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Consideration of Extra Items Not Appearing on the Posted Agenda
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
5.1Approve 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 |
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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 Honoring Lives and Resilience: 10 Years Since the Valley Fire
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The attached proclamation recognizes the 10th anniversary of the Valley Fire, which ignited on September 12, 2015, near Cobb Mountain. At the time, it was the third most destructive wildfire in California history, burning 76,067 acres, destroying 1,955 structures, displacing thousands, and leaving lasting impacts on Lake County communities.
The fire claimed the lives of five residents - Bruce Beven Burns, Robert Taylor Fletcher, Robert Litchman, Barbara McWilliams, and Leonard Neft - and seriously injured four firefighters. In the aftermath, the strength of Lake County shone through as neighbors, first responders, mutual aid partners, local government agencies, tribal nations, nonprofits, and volunteers came together to aid survivors and begin recovery.
This proclamation honors the lives lost, expresses gratitude to those who contributed to response and recovery, and reaffirms the County's commitment to resilience, preparedness, and community collaboration as we reflect on this milestone anniversary.
Recommended Action
Adopt Proclamation Honoring Lives and Resilience: 10 Years Since the Valley Fire
5.5Approve Letter of Support for the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act (H.R. 4669)
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On September 3, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted 57-3 to advance the bipartisan Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act (H.R. 4669). The strong vote of support reflects a broad recognition in Congress that the federal disaster response and recovery system needs urgent reform. The legislation, sponsored by Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), aims to streamline FEMA's operations, reduce bureaucratic delays, and empower state and local governments to play a stronger role in emergency management. It should be noted that Congressman Mike Thompson is a cosponsor of the bill.
Restoring FEMA as a Cabinet-Level Agency
One of the most significant provisions restores FEMA to Cabinet-level status, making the agency directly accountable to the president. This structural change is intended to streamline decision-making, elevate FEMA's voice within the executive branch, and improve interagency coordination during large-scale disasters. A similar effort is underway in the Senate, where Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) have introduced companion legislation (S. 1246).
Improving Recovery and Cutting Red Tape
The bill makes major changes to FEMA's Public Assistance program. Under current practice, local governments must front the cost of repairs and wait for a reimbursement from the federal government, a process that can take years. The FEMA Act would replace this model with more predictable, project-based grants. This change is especially important for smaller communities, like Lake County, where limited budgets make it difficult to carry large recovery costs while awaiting repayment.
The legislation also creates new financial incentives for states and local governments to invest in preparedness and disaster resilience. These investments are intended to reduce long-term recovery costs and save taxpayer dollars by making communities more resilient before a disaster strikes.
Simplifying Disaster Applications
Under current law and practice, disaster survivors must navigate a patchwork of agency-specific applications to receive disaster aid. This fragmented process can delay relief, create confusion, and discourage some from applying altogether. H.R. 4669 would require FEMA to create a universal application for all federal disaster programs, eliminating the need for disaster victims to submit multiple, and often redundant, applications to different agencies. This streamlined process is intended to reduce administrative burdens and accelerate recovery.
Emergency Housing Flexibility
The bill gives states greater flexibility in determining emergency housing solutions after a disaster. Rather than a "one-size-fits-all" federal approach, this provision allows state and local leaders to tailor housing responses to the specific needs and conditions of affected communities.
Stronger Support for Rural and Economically Distressed Communities
Recognizing that smaller, rural counties often experience severe impacts even when overall damages fall short of traditional federal thresholds, the legislation directs FEMA to give greater weight to disasters affecting rural or economically distressed areas when recommending presidential disaster declarations.
Transparency, Accountability, and Fairness
The FEMA Act establishes a new Recovery Task Force charged with closing out long-standing disaster declarations and reimbursements. This will help counties receive the federal support they are owed more quickly. The legislation also includes safeguards to prohibit political bias in the distribution of disaster funding and mandates comprehensive reviews of FEMA's regulations to eliminate outdated, duplicative, or conflicting policies.
Outlook
The FEMA Act has strong bipartisan momentum, as shown by the overwhelming committee vote, but its progress will be shaped by competing fall deadlines and the pending recommendations of the president's FEMA Review Council. The greater hurdle lies in the Senate, where Chairman Rand Paul (R-KY) opposes removing FEMA from the Department of Homeland Security, making it unlikely that the Cabinet-level provision will advance. A narrower package is therefore the most likely outcome. Still, key reforms - such as the universal disaster application and shifting FEMA's Public Assistance program to a grant-based model - have broad bipartisan support. The strategy ahead is to secure House passage and build consensus in the Senate around these cornerstone provisions.
I recommend our Board Approve the attached Letter of Support, and Authorize Chair Crandell to sign. The Letter is addressed to Congressman Thomspon. If approved, it will likewise be distributed to appropriate staff to Senators Padilla and Schiff.
Recommended Action
Approve the Letter of Support for the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act (H.R. 4669)
5.6Approve Annual Agreement Between the County of Lake and Visit Lake County California for Provision of Administrative Services to Lake County Tourism Improvement District in the Amount of $112,500 from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and Authorize Chair to Sign
Agreement
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
The County of Lake created the Lake County Tourism Improvement District (LCTID) by Resolution No. 2018-141 for a five (5) year term that ended on December 31, 2023. Subsequently, the County renewed the LCTID for a ten (10) year term beginning on January 1, 2024, as provided by the Property and Business Improvement Law of 1994, Streets and Highways Code � 36600 et seq., to renew business improvement districts for the purposes of promoting tourism.
Visit Lake County is a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) focused on marketing Lake County to drive tourism and adjacent industries. Its board is comprised primarily of individuals who work in hospitality. Visit Lake County works with local businesses, a marketing agency, social media partners, DMOs in Northern California, and the State of California DMO Visit California to showcase Lake County through several mediums to drive visitation. In FY 24 it was a main partner in producing the ad financed Lakelife Magazine and the Lake County Visitor Map. Visit Lake County produces content for its platforms (website, newsletter, video, and social media), coordinates earned media, and directs paid media campaigns. Tourism is an important sector of Lake County's economy with Visit California estimating approximately $196 million in travel-related spending for Lake County in 2023.
Recommended Action
Approve the annual Agreement with Visit Lake County California for an Amount Not to Exceed $112,500.00 and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved the Annual Agreement Between the County of Lake and Visit Lake County California for Provision of Administrative Services to Lake County Tourism Improvement District in the Amount of $112,500 from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and Authorized Chair to Sign as amended adding section 1.9 in exhibit A of the agreement. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier pulled the item from the agenda. County Administrative Officer Susan Parker, County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano, and Visit Lake County Director Brian Fisher 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.
5.7Adopt Resolution Approving Agreement No. 25-0400-000-SG with California Department of Food and Agriculture for compliance with the High Risk Pest Exclusion Program for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, for $5,076.75
Agreement
passed 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 High Risk Pest Exclusion in Lake County from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The new agreement amount is $5,076.75.
This state program reimburses the Agricultural Commissioner's office for agricultural inspections at the UPS distribution center and other shipments received by local stores. This program is critical to Lake County agriculture to prevent invasive pests and diseases from becoming established in the county.
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 and return them to the Department of Agriculture for processing. A signed completed copy will be returned for your records.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Approving Agreement No. 25-0400-000-SG with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for compliance with the High Risk Pest Exclusion Program for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, in the Amount of $5,076.75.
5.8Adopt Resolution Approving Agreement No. 25-0340-000-SG with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the 2025 Weed Management Area for the Period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, in the Amount of $119,998.75.
Agreement
passed 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 for work on the control and eradication of the noxious weed Goatsrue (Galega Officinalis). This agreement supports local and regional eradication of high-priority noxious and invasive weeds as defined in the Food and Agricultural Code Section 7271, 7272 through 7272.5. The agreement amount is $119,998.75 for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
Should the Board adopt this Resolution, please have the chair sign, 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.
If the request for exemption from a competitive bid by County Code Chapter 2 Sec. 2-38, fill in the blanks below:
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Approving Agreement No. 25-0340-000-SG with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the 2025 Weed Management Area for the Period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, in the Amount of $119,998.75.
5.9Adopt Resolution Fixing Tax Rates for Local Agencies, General Obligation Bonds and Other Voter Approved Indebtedness for Fiscal Year 2025/26
Resolution
pulled on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Per Government Code �29100 the board shall adopt by resolution the rates of taxes on the secured roll. These rates shall not exceed the 1-percent limited specified in Article XIII A of the Constitution and Sections 93 and 100 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
For all voter-approved indebtedness, the board shall adopt a rate sufficient to satisfy debt service requirements, including any necessary reserves. Voter-approved indebtedness rates are calculated annually by the Auditor-Controller and are available for review upon request. Those local jurisdictions surrounding Lake County with overlapping areas, such as community colleges, provide rates to the Auditor-Controller for submittal to your Board.
Submitted for your review and approval are the tax rates for the 2025/26 property tax year.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Fixing Tax Rates for Local Agencies, General Obligation Bonds and Other Voter Approved Indebtedness for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
Supervisor Sabatier offered the revised resolution and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Assistant County Administrative Officer Stephen Carter 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.
5.10Adopt Proclamation Designating the Week of September 8 through 13, 2025 as Suicide Prevention Week and the day of September 10, 2025 as World Suicide Prevention Day
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 8 THROUGH 13, 2025
AS SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK AND THE DAY OF
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 AS WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY
WHEREAS, September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the week of September 8th through September 13th is National Suicide Prevention Week, which individuals, organizations, and communities bring awareness to the ongoing epidemic of suicide, bring hope to those who are struggling, offer support to those who have lost loved ones, educate and de-stigmatize, provide resources, and community outreach to the community in an effort to continue to prevent suicide; and
WHEREAS, suicide remains the 11th leading cause of death in the United States with 49,316 deaths by suicide in 2023, or 1 death every 11 minutes, 12.8 million people having thoughts of suicide, 3.7 million having made plans to attempt suicide, and 1.5 million who have attempted suicide;
WHEREAS, Lake County has the second highest rate of suicide per capita in California with 16 confirmed deaths per 100,000 total population by suicide in 2021;
WHEREAS, suicide affects everyone regardless of age, ethnicity, or background, and promoting and maintaining individual and community wellness, knowing the signs and symptoms of suicide, and provide adequate services to those in need will continually help in reducing and preventing suicide;
WHEREAS, recognizing the urgency of providing prevention and intervention services available to all residents of Lake County including those who are at high risk;
WHEREAS, there are resources available including the 988 crisis line and text line, 741741 crisis text line, and 800-900-2075 Lake County Behavioral Health crisis line for anyone who may be experiencing suicidal ideation, or are concerned about someone they know who may be experiencing suicidal ideation; the Lake County Behavioral Health Prevention Team has trained 400 youth and adult community members in suicide prevention in 2025;
WHEREAS, community members are urged to take action for suicide prevention and strive for zero suicides by contacting Lake County Behavioral Health Services for more information regarding suicide prevention and education efforts in and around Lake County; and
WHEREAS, the month of September is recognized across the United States as Suicide Prevention Month, to bring awareness and prevention to each community to help find their role in preventing suicide.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, by Lake County Behavioral Health Services and all members of the Lake County Board of Supervisors that the week of September 8 through 13, 2025 is designated Suicide Prevention Week and the day of September 10, 2025 is declared World Suicide Prevention Day.
Recommended Action
Adopt Proclamation designating the week of September 8 through 13, 2025 as Suicide Prevention Week and the day of September 10, 2025 as World Suicide Prevention Day
5.11Approve Closure of all Lake County Behavioral Health Services Locations to the Public for a Mandatory Workplace Violence Prevention Training on September 26, 2025 from 9am to 4pm.
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
We respectfully request closure of the clinic, office, and peer center locations to permit staff to attend this critical, in-person training. The training is being provided by Lakeport Police Department.
Recommended Action
Approve Closure of all Lake County Behavioral Health Services Locations to the Public for a Mandatory Workplace Violence Prevention Training on September 26, 2025 from 9am to 4pm.
5.12Approve Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes July 22, 2025, July 29, 2025, August 5, 2025, and August 12, 2025
Action Item
passed on consent
5.13Adopt Resolution Temporarily Prohibiting Parking and Authorizing Removal of Vehicles and Ordering the Department of Public Works to Post Signs for the Kelseyville Pear Festival September 26 & 27, 2025 from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM Daily
Resolution
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Kelseyville Business Association will be holding its Annual Pear Festival in Kelseyville on September 27, 2025
Based on previous Pear Festival events, no-parking zones and expanded road closures are needed to limit congestion so that emergency services can access the area during the Pear Festival. The Kelseyville Business Association will be securing parking areas for attendees of this event to use to offset the loss of parking with these expanded closures and temporary no parking areas.
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Attached, for the Board's consideration and action, is a resolution, which expands the temporary Road Closures to include Main Street (from Gunn St. to Fifth Street), Fifth Street (from Saderlund Street to Church Street), Fourth Street (From Saderlund Street to Church Street), Third Street (from Gaddy Lane to Church Street), Second Street (from Gard Street to Church Street), First Street (from Gard Street Church Street), and Saderlund Street (from Gunn Street to Fifth Street) and temporarily prohibits parking on Gunn Street (from Main Street to Gard Street), State Street (from Main Street to Sylar Lane) Main Street from State Street to Hwy 29), Live Oak Drive (from Hwy 29 to Main Street) Seventh Street (from Live Oak Drive to Church Street), Sixth Street (from Church Street to Main Street), Fifth Street (from Church Street to end) Third Street (from Saderlund to Gard Street) and Bell Hill Road (from Hwy 29 to Main Street). It is recommended that the Board approve the resolution.
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Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Temporarily Prohibiting Parking and Authorizing Removal of Vehicles and Ordering the Department of Public Works to Post Signs for the Kelseyville Pear Festival September 26 & 27, 2025 from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM Daily.
5.14Adopt Resolution Temporarily Prohibiting Parking and Authorizing Removal of Vehicles and Ordering the Department of Public Works to Post Signs for the Kelseyville Pear Festival Farm to Fork Dinner and Street Dance from 12:00 PM on September 26, 2025 through 12:00 AM on September 27, 2025
Resolution
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Kelseyville Business Association will be holding its Annual Pear Festival Farm to Fork dinner and dance in Kelseyville on September 26, 2025.
Based on last year's event, no-parking zones and road closures are needed to set up and hold the event on Main Street (between 2nd and 4th Streets from 12 PM on September 26, 2025, to 12 AM, on September 27, 2025.
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Attached, for the Board's consideration and action, is a resolution, which temporarily sets tow away zones and road closures for Main Street Kelseyville (between 2nd Street and 4th Street) on September 26, 2025. It is recommended that the Board approve the resolution.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Temporarily Prohibiting Parking and Authorizing Removal of Vehicles and
Ordering the Department of Public Works to Post Signs for the Kelseyville Pear Festival Farm to
Fork Dinner and Street Dance from 12:00 PM on September 26, 2025 through 12:00 AM on
September 27, 2025.
5.15(A) Approve a three-year contract with two one-year extensions between Robinson Oil Corporation and the County of Lake to provide fleet fuel services for the Sheriff’s Office and (B) authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign.
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
In April of 2025, and in accordance with the County of Lake Purchasing Procedures, the Sheriff's Office solicited proposals from qualified vendors to provide fleet fuel services for our vehicle fleet. Request for Proposals (RFPs) were sent to five vendors, including Robinson Oil Corporation, Redwood Oil, Westgate Petroleum, HS Energy, and Mt. Konocti Gas. The RFP was also posted on the Sheriff's Office and County of Lake websites (Exhibit A).
Following this solicitation process, we received a single proposal from Robinson Oil Corporation (Exhibit B). The Sheriff's Office then worked with Robinson Oil to draft a three-year agreement with two one-year extensions that ensures a reliable, cost-effective, and efficient fuel supply to support ongoing operations (Exhibit C).
Given the critical need for uninterrupted fuel services to maintain our emergency and routine response capabilities, I respectfully request your Board's approval of the attached three-year contract between Robinson Oil Corporation and the County of Lake.
Recommended Action
(A) Approve a three-year contract with two one-year extensions between Robinson Oil Corporation and the County of Lake to provide fleet fuel services for the Sheriff's Office and (B) authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign
| Amount Budgeted | 250,000 |
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5.16(Sitting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Approval of the Project and Approval of Grant Funds for Clear Lake Hitch Habitat Improvement Planning and Design in Cole Creek, Big Valley Basin, Lake County, CA, USA for the amount not to exceed $500,122, and approve the Water Resources Director as Signature Authorization to Execute Agreement.
Resolution
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
Staff is requesting the Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District "DISTRICT" approve and adopt the attached resolution and authorize the Water Resources Director to execute the grant agreement between the DISTRICT and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) through funds appropriated by the State of California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) to conduct a Project called "Clear Lake Hitch Habitat Improvement Planning and Design in Cole Creek, Big Valley Basin, Lake County, CA, USA." Prior to entering into a grant agreement, CDFW requires an authorizing resolution from the DISTRICT governing body that confirms approval of the Project and grant funds not to exceed $500,122.
The Cole Creek Restoration Project in Lake County, CA, aims to develop a formal plan to restore 1.55 miles of spawning habitat for the Clear Lake Hitch (CLH), a state-listed species under consideration for Federal ESA protection. This Project consists of planning, engineering, and design to improve flows, reduce sediment barriers, and address flooding. Its goal is to create a community-supported restoration plan to enhance CLH fish passage, spawning, juvenile migration, and long-term ecological resilience.
Recommended Action
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Approval of the Project and Approval of Grant Funds for Clear Lake Hitch Habitat Improvement Planning and Design in Cole Creek, Big Valley Basin, Lake County, CA, USA for the amount not to exceed $500,122, and approve the Water Resources Director as Signature Authorization to Execute Agreement.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved consent agenda items 5.1 through 5.16 with the exception of items 5.6 and 5.9 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 Angela DePalma-Dow, Gayle Delane, Jim Beal, Nicole Sullivan, Alicia Turner, Francis Ford, Lisa Pete, Vicki Osborne, Luisa Costa, Frank Costner, Lori Baca, Joyce, Skiela Laiwa, and Sterling Wellman spoke.
6.29:03 A.M. - Pet of the Week
Presentation
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Animal Care and Control Officer Jonathan Early 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. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Week of September 8 through 13, 2025 as Suicide Prevention Week and the day of September 10, 2025 as World Suicide Prevention Day
Proclamation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 8 THROUGH 13, 2025
AS SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK AND THE DAY OF
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 AS WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY
WHEREAS, September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the week of September 8 through September 13 is National Suicide Prevention Week, which individuals, organizations, and communities bring awareness to the ongoing epidemic of suicide, bring hope to those who are struggling, offer support to those who have lost loved ones, educate and de-stigmatize, provide resources, and community outreach to the community to continue to prevent suicide;
WHEREAS, suicide remains the 11th leading cause of death in the United States with 49,316 deaths by suicide in 2023, or 1 death every 11 minutes, 12.8 million people having thoughts of suicide, 3.7 million having made plans to attempt suicide, and 1.5 million who have attempted suicide;
WHEREAS, Lake County has the second highest rate of suicide per capita in California with 16 confirmed deaths per 100,000 total population by suicide in 2021;
WHEREAS, suicide affects everyone regardless of age, ethnicity, or background, and promoting and maintaining individual and community wellness, knowing the signs and symptoms of suicide, and provide adequate services to those in need will continually help in reducing and preventing suicide;
WHEREAS, recognizing the urgency of providing prevention and intervention services available to all residents of Lake County including those who are at high risk;
WHEREAS, there are resources available including the 988 crisis line and text line, 741741 crisis text line, and 800-900-2075 Lake County Behavioral Health crisis line for anyone who may be experiencing suicidal ideation or are concerned about someone they know who may be experiencing suicidal ideation. The Lake County Behavioral Health Prevention Team has trained 400 youth and adult community members in suicide prevention in 2025;
WHEREAS, community members are urged to take action for suicide prevention and strive for zero suicides by contacting Lake County Behavioral Health Services for more information regarding suicide prevention and education efforts in and around Lake County; and
WHEREAS, the month of September is recognized across the United States as Suicide Prevention Month, to bring awareness and prevention to each community to help find their role in preventing suicide.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, by Lake County Behavioral Health Services and all members of the Lake County Board of Supervisors that the week of September 8 through 13, 2025 is designated Suicide Prevention Week and the day of September 10, 2025 is declared World Suicide Prevention Day.
Recommended Action
Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Week of September 8 through 13, 2025 as Suicide Prevention Week and the day of September 10, 2025 as World Suicide Prevention Day
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Chair Crandell read the proclamation into the record and presented it to the Lake County Community. Staff Services Analyst Megan Morgan spoke.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Frank Costner. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.59:07 A.M. - (a) Consideration of the Subordination Agreement pertinent to Loans Associated with the Pallesen Place Housing Project, and Authorize Chair Crandell to Sign on Behalf of Lake County Housing Commission; and (b) Consideration of the Estoppel Certificate pertinent to Loans Associated with the Pallesen Place Housing Project, and Authorize Chair Crandell to Sign on Behalf of Lake County Housing Commission
Action Item
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 6-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Figueroa: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: aye Figueroa: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Carried 6-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Figueroa: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: aye Figueroa: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
As your Board is aware, Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation (RCHDC) developed the Pallesen Place housing project, located in Nice, CA. RCHDC is now seeking a Construction Loan extension for the project. To further this process, two documents are needed from the County. First, a Subordination Agreement to re-establish priority of liens or claims against the property. This document has been vetted by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, County Counsel, and RCHDC's team and project partners. Second, an Estoppel Certificate, confirming certain facts or conditions (such as outstanding principal balance and any history of default) surrounding loans made by the County in support of the project.
Staff recommends your Board and delegate, acting as the Lake County Housing Commission, approve the documents, and authorize the Chair to sign.
Recommended Action
(a) Approve the Subordination Agreement pertinent to Loans Associated with the Pallesen Place Housing Project, and Authorize Chair Crandell to Sign on Behalf of Lake County Housing Commission; (b) Approve the Estoppel Certificate pertinent to Loans Associated with the Pallesen Place Housing Project, and Authorize Chair Crandell to Sign on Behalf of Lake County Housing Commission
On motion of Commissioner Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved Subordination Agreement pertinent to Loans Associated with the Pallesen Place Housing Project, and Authorized Chair Crandell to Sign on Behalf of Lake County Housing Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Commissioners: 6 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, Figueroa, and Crandell
On motion of Commissioner Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved Estoppel Certificate pertinent to Loans Associated with the Pallesen Place Housing Project, and Authorize Chair Crandell to Sign on Behalf of Lake County Housing Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Commissioners: 6 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, Figueroa, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Chief Deputy County Administrative Officer Matthew Rothstein presented the item to the Board. Rural Counties Housing Development Corporation Representative Angie Figueroa 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.
6.69:10 A.M. - Consideration of a SECOND READING for a) An Ordinance Establishing Regulations and Development Standards for the Guenoc Valley Zoning District or “GVD” District; b) An Ordinance Amending Section 21-3.7 of Chapter 21 of the Ordinance Code of the County of Lake by Adopting a Sectional District Zoning Map No. 3.7(b) 1._______ Rezoning the Lands for the Guenoc Valley Mixed Use Planned Development Project; and c) An Ordinance Amending Section 21-3.7 of Chapter 21 of the Ordinance Code of the County of Lake by Adopting a Sectional District Zoning Map No. 3.7(b) 1._______ Rezoning the Lands for the Guenoc Valley Mixed Use Planned Development Project – Santa Clara Housing Site
Ordinance
Staff memo
BOARD MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Mireya G. Turner, Director
Laura Hall, Senior Planner
DATE: September 9, 2025
SUBJECT: SECOND READING for A) An Ordinance Establishing Regulations and Development Standards for the Guenoc Valley Zoning District or "GVD" District. B) An Ordinance Amending Section 21-3.7 of Chapter 21 of the Ordinance Code of the County of Lake by Adopting a Sectional District Zoning Map No. 3.7(b) 1._______ Rezoning the Lands for the Guenoc Valley Mixed Use Planned Development Project. C) An Ordinance Amending Section 21-3.7 of Chapter 21 of the Ordinance Code of the County of Lake by Adopting a Sectional District Zoning Map No. 3.7(b) 1._______ Rezoning the Lands for the Guenoc Valley Mixed Use Planned Development Project - Santa Clara Housing Site (First Reading approved on August 26, 2025)
EXHIBITS
A) Draft Ordinance Establishing GVD Development Standards
B) Draft Ordinance for GVD Zoning Map Rezone
C) Draft Ordinance Santa Clara Site Rezone
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On August 8, 2025, the Planning Commission certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and approved the Use Permits required for the Guenoc Valley Mixed Use Planned Development Project (Project); and made recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on several ordinances and resolutions for the Project. After the August 8 Planning Commission meeting, typographical errors were found in various documents prompting a Special Meeting of the Planning Commission on August 18, 2025, to correct the errors out of an abundance of caution.
On August 26, 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved the Development Agreement and Water Supply Analysis for the Project, and also considered the recommendations of the Planning Commission. At the conclusion of the August 26 meeting, the Board unanimously approved the first reading and advanced the following to the second reading: A) An Ordinance Establishing Regulations and Development Standards for the Guenoc Valley Zoning District or "GVD" District. B) An Ordinance Amending Section 21-3.7 of Chapter 21 of the Ordinance Code of the County of Lake by Adopting a Sectional District Zoning Map No. 3.7(b) 1._______ Rezoning the Lands for the Guenoc Valley Mixed Use Planned Development Project. C) An Ordinance Amending Section 21-3.7 of Chapter 21 of the Ordinance Code of the County of Lake by Adopting a Sectional District Zoning Map No. 3.7(b) 1._______ Rezoning the Lands for the Guenoc Valley Mixed Use Planned Development Project - Santa Clara Housing Site, for the Guenoc Valley Mixed Use Planned Development Project. Amendments at the August 26, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting included clarifications on CEQA review language. The amendments are identified as red text within the ordinances, included as Exhibits A, B and C. The August 26 Board Memorandum and associated attachments can be found online at:
https://countyoflake.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1295227&GUID=B6272659-05D1-4054-84E4-A6F6C98B80D5
As further described below, the action(s) for Board consideration is the second reading of the ordinances.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the findings, information and analyses contained within the July 24, and August 8, 2025 (dated July 31, 2025) Planning Commission Staff Reports, as well as the Board Memorandum, dated August 26, 2025, Staff recommends the Board take the following actions for the Guenoc Valley Mixed Use Planned Development Project (PL-25-112):
1. Approve the second reading and adopt the Draft Ordinance Establishing Regulations and Development Standards for the Guenoc Valley Zoning District Or "GVD" District (Exhibit A), based on the findings in the Board Memorandum dated August 26, 2025.
2. Approve the second reading and adopt the Draft Ordinance Amending Section 21-3.7 of Chapter 21 of the Ordinance Code of the County of Lake by Adopting a Sectional District Zoning Map No. 3.7(B) 1.XX Rezoning (RZ 24-01 and AM 24-01) the lands for the Guenoc Valley Mixed Use Planned Development Project (Exhibit B), based on the findings in the Board Memorandum, dated August 26, 2025.
3. Approve the second reading and adopt the Draft Ordinance Amending Section 21-3.7 of Chapter 21 of the Ordinance Code of the County of Lake By Adopting A Sectional District Zoning Map No. 3.7(B) 1.XX Rezoning (RZ 24-02) the Lands for the Guenoc Valley Mixed Use Planned Development Project - Santa Clara Housing Site (Exhibit C), based on the findings in the Board Memorandum, dated August 26, 2025.
Supervisor Owen offered the Ordinance Establishing Regulations and Development Standards for the Guenoc Valley Zoning District or "GVD" District based on the findings in the Board Memorandum dated August 26, 2025 and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Supervisor Owen offered the Ordinance Amending Section 21-3.7 of Chapter 21 of the Ordinance Code of the County of Lake by Adopting a Sectional District Zoning Map No. 3.7(b) 1._408_ Rezoning the Lands for the Guenoc Valley Mixed Use Planned Development Project and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Supervisor Owen offered the Ordinance Amending Section 21-3.7 of Chapter 21 of the Ordinance Code of the County of Lake by Adopting a Sectional District Zoning Map No. 3.7(b) 1._409__ based on the findings in the Board Memorandum date August 26, 2025 and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Mireya Turner presented the item to the Board. 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.
6.79:15 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING Consideration of Resolution approving Resolution No. 2025-5 submitted by Northshore Fire Protection District and making Findings and Requesting the County of Lake to Implement Fire Mitigation Fees with the Automatic Inflation pursuant to the Lake County Fire Mitigation Fee Ordinance FY2025/2026 (Continued from August 5th and 19th, 2025)
Public Hearing
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Mitigation Fee Act (California Government Code sections 66000, et seq.) provides authority for local governments to impose fees to offset the impacts of development on public facilities or services. The statute regulates how public agencies may collect, maintain, and spend development impact fees, including reporting requirements.
On May 21, 2024, your Board adopted Ordinance No. 3139, amending Article 1 of Chapter 27 of the Lake County Code relating to Fire Mitigation Fees. The Governing body of each Fire Agency adopts a capital fire facility and equipment plan in accordance with Government Code Section 66002, at a noticed public hearing. Agencies within the County may utilize their fire mitigation fee nexus studies as the document that includes their capital fire facility and equipment plan, per Government Section 66001(a)(2) and 66016.5.
Ordinance No. 3139 includes an Automatic Annual Inflation Adjustment clause:
The Fire Mitigation Fee will be automatically adjusted for inflation each year on July 1, commencing on July 1, 2025, without further action by the Board, by an amount equal to the percentage change of the Engineering News Record Building Cost Index (20-Cities Average) for the 12-month period ending in March before the adjustment takes place, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Agency in accordance with Section 27-7(a) and (b).
Government Code Section 66018(a) requires a public hearing prior to approving an increase in an existing fee. This applies to any "local agency," which is defined to include an "agency, any other municipal public corporation or district . . ." Government Code Sections 66018.5 and 66000. A noticed public hearing by the Northshore Fire Protection District did not occur this year. Since the Districts' resolution approving the automatic adjustments under Ordinance No. 3139 would need to be approved in a noticed public hearing, staff has scheduled this noticed public hearing to have your Board approve the County of Lake Resolution approving Resolution submitted by Northshore Fire Protection District. Staff is currently researching possible amendments to Ordinance No. 3139 to make it more consistent with the public hearing requirements of Government Code Section 66018(a).
Attached please find the Resolution adopted by Northlake Fire Protection District making findings and requesting the County of Lake to implement fire mitigation fees with the automatic inflation pursuant to the Lake County Fire Mitigation Fee Ordinance.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution approving Resolution No. 2025-5 submitted by Northshore Fire Protection District and making Findings and Requesting the County of Lake to Implement Fire Mitigation Fees with the Automatic Inflation pursuant to the Lake County Fire Mitigation Fee Ordinance FY2025/2026.
Supervisor Sabatier offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Susan Parker presented the item to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Lakeport Fire Chief Patrick Reitz. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
NFPD Amended Reso 2025-5_2025 fees Reso_NorthshoreFireMitFee_08052025_CC signed NFPD Reso 2025-5_Amend 2025 fees Notice_Fire Mitigation Fees_Northshore 2025 NFPD Reso 2024-35_2025 fees Ordinance 3139_FireMit_Admin - signed Chapter 27 Mitigation Fees 23003 Northshore FPD Fire Mitigation Fee Nexus Study Report - Final NFPD Amended Reso 2025-5_2025 fees_Corrected 09092025
6.89:30 A.M. - Consideration of Presentation of Crop Report Plus – Economic Contributions of Lake County Agriculture
Report
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Lake County Department of Agriculture commissioned a report to determine the economic contributions of Lake County agriculture. This report takes an important step beyond the Lake County Crop & Livestock Report that we have published every year for nearly a century. Instead of stopping at crop production values and acreage, it quantifies agriculture's total economic contributions through production, local processing, employment and economic multiplier effects. The information in this report is based on the 2023 Annual Crop Report and is an update to the previous report published in 2019 utilizing the 2017 Annual Crop Report data. This study was conducted by Drs. Jeff Lanholz and Fernando DePaolis of Agricultural Impacts Associates, a consulting firm that specializes in agricultural economics.
Key findings include:
* Including local food production, processing, and multiplier effects, agriculture contributed $300,175,932 to the county economy. This represents $822,400 per day and $34,267 per hour.
* Of the $300,175,932 in total economic contribution, $224,252,065 came from direct economic output via production and processing. An additional $75,923,868 came from multiplier effects generated by purchase of agricultural supplies and spending by employees.
* Of the 2,107 total jobs agriculture supported, 1,460 were direct employees in production and processing, about one out of every 17.5 jobs in the county. The remaining 647 jobs were made possible through expenditures by agriculture companies, their suppliers, and employees.
Recommended Action
Presentation only.
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Agricultural Commissioner Katherine VanDerWall and Dr. Jeff Langholz presented the item to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Tom Lajcik. The following person spoke via Zoom: Angela Ameral. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.910:00 A.M. - Administer the Oath of Office to Robert S. Bernstein, MD, MPH as County Health Officer
Ceremonial Item
Staff memo
Recommended Action
Administer the Oath of Office to Robert S. Bernstein, MD, MPH as County Health Officer.
Ceremonial Item Only.
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Susan Parker administered the Oath of Office to Dr. Robert Berstein. Dr. Berstein 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.
6.1010:30 A.M. - (a) Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Lives and Resilience: 10 Years Since the Valley Fire; (b) Consideration of Purchase of a Bronze Plaque to present to the Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians in recognition of their steadfast support, collaboration, and community service during times of disaster
Proclamation
Motion carried
Carried 4-1 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Owen: nay Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: aye Owen: nay Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
a) The attached proclamation recognizes the 10th anniversary of the Valley Fire, which ignited on September 12, 2015, near Cobb Mountain. At the time, it was the third most destructive wildfire in California history, burning 76,067 acres, destroying 1,955 structures, displacing thousands, and leaving lasting impacts on Lake County communities.
The fire claimed the lives of five residents - Bruce Beven Burns, Robert Taylor Fletcher, Robert Litchman, Barbara McWilliams, and Leonard Neft - and seriously injured four firefighters. In the aftermath, the strength of Lake County shone through as neighbors, first responders, mutual aid partners, local government agencies, tribal nations, nonprofits, and volunteers came together to aid survivors and begin recovery.
This proclamation honors the lives lost, expresses gratitude to those who contributed to response and recovery, and reaffirms the County's commitment to resilience, preparedness, and community collaboration as we reflect on this milestone anniversary. At the Valley Fire commemoration events on September 12th in Cobb and September 13th in Middletown, this proclamation will be read, and the communities will be presented with memorial plaques, purchased through the discretionary funds from District 1 and District 5. All events are open to the public and all are welcome to attend.
* Friday, September 12th, 1 pm- Mandala Springs Wellness Center, 14117 Bottle Rock Rd, Cobb
* Saturday, September 13th, 4pm- Middletown Square Park, 21249 Washington St, Middletown
b) Supervisor Pyska requests approval to purchase a bronze plaque to present to the Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians in recognition of their steadfast support, collaboration, and community service during times of disaster. This gift, on behalf of the County of Lake, will be presented to Middletown Rancheria tribal leadership at the Valley Fire commemoration event on September 12th in Cobb. Without hesitation, the Tribe opens their doors to shelter, feed, and support the communities of Lake County during times of need and continues to be a critical partner in resiliency. The attached proof specifies the dimensions, inscriptions, and costs involved. Supervisor Pyska respectfully requests this expense be paid for through General Fund, Budget Unit 1011, Board of Supervisors.
Recommended Action
(a) Presentation only; (b) Approve Purchase of a Bronze Plaque to present to the Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians in recognition of their steadfast support, collaboration, and community service during times of disaster.
a) This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
b) On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved the purchase of Bronze Plaque to present to the Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians in recognition of their steadfast support, collaboration, and community service during times of disaster. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Nays- Supervisor: 1 - Owen
Clerk’s notes: a) Supervisor Pyska read the proclamation into the record and presented it to the Lake County Community. Sheriff Lucas Bingham, Supervisor Owen, and Community Development Director Mireya Turner spoke.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Tavi Granger, Deputy Director Kelli Page, Shannon Kimball Auth, Moke Simon, and Shawn Smith. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
b) Supervisor Pyska presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano spoke.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Shannon Kimball-Auth, Nancy Ruzicka, Moke Simon. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.1111:00 A.M. - (Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors) Hearing for Consideration of Resolution Repealing Sections 631, 12.450, 12.640,Chapter IV and Ar6cle VI in their entirety, and adopting updates to Sections 208.2, 226.5, 433.5, 1002, 1105, a new Chapter IV, and article VI Sections 660-668 of Lake County Air Quality Management District Rules and Regulations
Resolution
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 in order to adopt new rules or fees, modify existing rules, and repeal rules.
The attachments provided include the District Staff Report and proposed Rules for adoption, and Resolution for consideration by the Board of Directors.
Recommended Action
That the Board of Directors adopt the Resolution Repealing Sections 631, 12.450, 12.640, Chapter IV and Article VI in their entirety, and adopting updates to Sections 208.2, 226.5, 433.5, 1002, 1105, a new Chapter IV, and article VI Sections 660-668 of Lake County Air Quality Management District Rules and Regulations.
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: Air Quality Control Director Doug Gearhart presented 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.
6.121:00 P.M. - Consideration of Presentation on the Public Defender's Policy on Scheduling and Meeting Sex Offender Clients
Presentation
Staff memo
Purpose
To establish procedures ensuring the safety and comfort of staff, clients, and the public when scheduling meetings with registered sex offenders or those charged with sex offenses.
Registry Check Procedure:
Mandatory Screening: Staff must check clients against the National and State Sex Offender Registry prior to scheduling in-person appointments.
Identification and Documentation: Any client identified as a registered sex offender or has a history of sexual offenses, will have this information securely documented and communicated to staff.
Scheduling and Meeting Procedures:
Prohibited Location: In-office meetings will NOT be conducted at the Lakeport Plaza location for the specified clients.
Approved Meeting Locations: Meetings should be held at the Lake County Courthouse in designated conference rooms or at other approved locations where minors are not present.
Attorney Notification and Case Handling:
Attorneys must be notified of a client's registry status before scheduling meetings. They should arrange alternative meeting locations if uncomfortable.
High-risk meetings may require additional security or virtual options.
Virtual Meetings:
Virtual or phone consultations are encouraged when appropriate.
Compliance and Enforcement:
All staff must adhere to this policy. Violations should be reported immediately, and this policy will be reviewed annually.
Effective Date: January 29, 2025
Recommended Action
Presentation Only.
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Chief Public Defender Ray Buenaventura introduced the item to the Board. Legal Administrative Assistant Sarah Lemmon 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.
6.131:05 P.M. - Consideration of the First Amendment to Commercial Lease Agreement Between the County of Lake and Lakeport Plaza, LLC, for Office Space at 55 1st St, Lakeport
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On December 3, 2024, the Lake County Board of Supervisors approved a Commercial Lease Agreement for 4,716 square feet of office space at 55 1st St, Lakeport, used by the Public Defender's office. The original Lease (attached) provided for space split between the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building, and additionally provided for a Right of First Refusal, should additional space become available on the 2nd Floor; from the outset, the Public Defender's Office's hope was to ultimately occupy the entirety of the 2nd floor.
Administrative Office staff have been notified the balance of the 2nd floor space is now available (as of September 1, 2025). Public Defender staff transitioning to use of this space is anticipated to take 60-90 days; the Amendment, therefore, provides for a three-month period (i.e., September 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025) during which 6,119 total square feet will be leased.
The 2nd floor space, alone, is approximately 4,810 square feet, and sufficient to accommodate existing and anticipated Public Defender staffing requirements. Effective December 1, 2025, the County will lease only those 4,810 square feet of 2nd floor space.
Base Rent for space at 55 1st St. is $2.10/square foot (static for the full ten years, with no CPI or other increases). Additionally, a Flat Fee of $1.00/square foot is assessed to provide for Operating Expenses, which encompass electricity, sewer, trash, disposal, water service, elevator service, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) maintenance, pest control, basic landscaping and an alarm system. The Operating Expenses Flat Fee will be re-evaluated, and adjusted to reflect actual costs, at the start of years four (December 2028) and seven (December 2031) of the proposed Agreement.
For the period from December 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025, monthly Base Rent and Flat Fee costs (for 4,716 square feet of office space) totaled $14,619.60 per month. From September 1, 2025, to November 30, 2025, monthly Base Rent and Flat Fee costs will total $18,968.90 per month. Effective December 1, 2025, monthly Base Rent and Flat Fee costs will total $14,911.00 per month.
Pending your Board's approval, this Amendment Lease will immediately commence (retroactive to September 1, 2025). The Commercial Lease Agreement term will remain December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2034.
Staff recommends your Board approve the proposed Amendment to the Commercial Lease Agreement.
Recommended Action
Approve the First Amendment to Commercial Lease Agreement Between the County of Lake and Lakeport Plaza, LLC, for Office Space at 55 1st St, Lakeport
There was board consensus to look into other locations.
Clerk’s notes: Chief Public Defender Ray Buenaventura 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. Non-Timed Items
7.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
7.2Consideration of the following Advisory Board Appointments:
Food Policy Council
Appointment
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
Food Policy Council - Six (6) Vacancies: Farm Bureau Representative (1); Local Farmer Representative (1); Tribal Representative (1); Farmer's Market Representative (1); Education Representative (1); and Grocery Store Representative (1)
* Rebecca Harper
* Mandy Lopez
* Cornelia Sieber-Davis
Recommended Action
Appoint qualified applicants.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, appointed Rebecca Harper as the Farm Bureau representative, Mandy Lopez as the education representative and Cornelia SIeber Davis as the farmers market representative. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Rasmussen, Pyska, and Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier 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.
7.3A) Consideration of Contract Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Argonaut Constructors, Inc. for the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project for a decrease of $449,232.30; and
B) Consideration of Contract Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Argonaut Constructors, Inc. for the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project for an increase of $1,477,626.93
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
On July 29, 2025, your Board directed staff to proceed with modifying the construction contract with Argonaut Constructors, Inc. for the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project in Cobb. That direction was to surface with asphalt concrete certain roads that had been pulverized and chip sealed in the original contract scope of work. To that end, attached for your Board's review and approval is Contract Change Order (CCO) No. 1 and CCO No. 2.
CCO No. 1 addresses the deletion of unused contract quantities for pulverization, double chip seal, hot mix asphalt (HMA), and asphalt concrete (AC) dike, as well as increased digout (i.e. road repair) quantity costs. The net decrease for CCO No. 1 is $449,232.30.
CCO No. 2 addresses additional contract quantities and costs for mobilization, traffic control, utility adjustments, HMA, and aggregate base; a reduced contract price for chip seal; and an added contract item for road preparation. Additionally, this change order adds fifteen working days to the contract. The net increase for CCO No. 2 is $1,477,626.93.
The two CCO's result in a total contract increase of $1,028,394.63, for a revised contract amount of $6,142,091.38.
The contract change will be paid using Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account apportionments and $225,000 of cannabis discretionary funding. There are sufficient capital appropriations in Budget Unit 3011, Roads.
Recommended Action
A) Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Argonaut Constructors, Inc. for the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project for a decrease of $449,232.30, and authorize the Chair to sign
B) Approve Contract Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Argonaut Constructors, Inc. for the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project for an increase of $1,477,626.93, and authorize the Chair to sign
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved Contract Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Argonaut Constructors, Inc. for the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project for a decrease of $449,232.30 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 Contract Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Argonaut Constructors, Inc. for the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project for an increase of $1,477,626.93 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: Public Services Director Lars Ewing presented the item to the Board.
Chair Crandell asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke via Zoom: Jack. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8. Closed Session
8.1Public Employee Evaluations:
County Administrative Officer
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8.2Conference with Legal Counsel: Decision whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(4): One potential case
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8.3Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1): In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation MDL No. 2804/Case No. 1:17-md-2804
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8.4Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1): In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation MDL No. 2804 / In Re: Purdue Pharma L.P., et al., Case No. 19-23649 (SHL)
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