Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, September 23, 2025

DECLARING SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2025, CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN DAY IN LAKE COUNTY WHEREAS, Lake County has been home to people for greater than 12,000 years, and the richly diverse cultures of the seven Tribal Nations indigenous to Lake County, Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California, Koi Nation of Northern California, Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, Robinson Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California and Elem Indian Colony, have enriched every aspect of our community's history; and WHEREAS, Native Americans have helped to make our community stronger and more prosperous; and WHEREAS, we celebrate the richness of the County's unique Tribal history, traditions, achievements, and the impact Native American cultures have had upon every American; and WHEREAS, Lake County is committed to protecting the Sovereign right of Native American Tribal organizations and institutions to strengthen their own communities; and WHEREAS, in observance of California Native American Day, the County of Lake encourages all citizens to join in recognizing the many enduring contributions Native Americans have made to our State and County and commits to carrying forward the legacy of strength and sovereignty demonstrated by Tribal leadership in our County's past, present and future. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Lake County Board of Supervisors declares Friday, September 26th, 2025, California Native American Day in Lake County. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of September, 2025.

Adopt Proclamation declaring September 26th, 2025 as Native American Day in Lake County.

DECLARING THE 2ND MONDAY IN OCTOBER INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY IN LAKE COUNTY WHEREAS, the area now known as Lake County has been home to people for greater than 12,000 years, and the richly diverse cultures of the seven Tribal Nations indigenous to Lake County, Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California, Koi Nation of Northern California, Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, Robinson Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California and Elem Indian Colony, have informed every aspect of our community's history; and WHEREAS, policies and practices of the United States and earlier colonial governments deprived Indigenous People in the State of California and Lake County, specifically, of landholdings, liberty, even life itself; and WHEREAS, the County of Lake is committed to protecting rights of Tribal organizations and institutions to strengthen their own communities as well as recognizing and celebrating achievements in areas such as governance, environmental stewardship, agriculture, and the arts; and WHEREAS, Indigenous Peoples' Day was first proposed to the United Nations more than forty years ago and is now celebrated in many states, counties, cities, and school systems across the United States; and WHEREAS, in January 2019, Lake proudly became the first United States County with two concurrently seated American Indian Supervisors; and WHEREAS, because of our historic position, we have a responsibility to lead in honoring and celebrating the legacy of all of America's Indigenous Peoples, their histories and cultures, and particularly those indigenous to Lake County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Lake County Board of Supervisors declares the 2nd Monday in October Indigenous Peoples' Day in Lake County. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of September 2025.

Adopt Proclamation Declaring the 2nd Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples' Day in Lake County.

The original agreement between the County of Lake and 4LEAF, Inc. for Permit Processing Services, was approved by the Board of Supervisors and the Agreement for building permit processing and inspection services commenced on October 1, 2022. Since then, 4LEAF, Inc. has been a valuable partner to staff with building permit review services. The term of the original agreement expired and was amended in April of 2024, and we have continued to use their services as needed. The current contract term is in effect until October 1, 2025. Staff requests to increase the total compensation to $200,000. And extend the term to October 1, 2027. The Maha Guenoc Valley Mixed-Use Development Project includes sixteen (16) entitlements, including five (5) subdivisions, a hotel, restaurant, golf course, and a Specific Plan of Development. This project is anticipated to place a significant demand on the Building Division staff to process the building permits in a timely manner. Additionally, in case of any shortage in Building Division staff, we will have access to 4LEAF's inspection team and expertise. Due to the vast nature of the Maha Valley Mixed-Use Development Project the experience and expertise of the 4LEAF team is critical to the advancement of the project to ensure the Building Division staff are available for other permit reviewing activities ongoing in the County of Lake and to eliminate undue burdens to the Maha Guenoc Valley Mixed-Use Development Project or any other projects occurring in the County of Lake. We are requesting exception from standard procurements process for the Quotes and Bids Request process using the established requirements for the exigency exemption that permits the use of noncompetitive procurements as described in Federal regulation (200 C.F.R. part 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principals, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards) which is described in regulation at 2 C.F.R. �200.320(f)(2) also referred to as "sole-source contracting", The difficulty in finding other Contractor's who can meet or exceed 4LEAF's expertise as well as there being no financial benefit to the County of Lake and would greatly delay and burden the process at no financial gain or greater value. 4LEAF, Inc. has provided consistent and fair pricing throughout their time providing Building Permit Review, Processing, and Inspections Services. It is critical to consider other factors, such as project size and resources when making a decision. Additionally, the risk for materially unbalanced bids could impact services and create unnecessary risk of gaps in services. 4LEAF, Inc. has maintained the same prices per service as they offered from day one of the contract, never passing the burden of inflation onto the county by increasing prices or removing services. This has made it easy for the County of Lake to have clear expectations of the cost of services for current and future project needs. For these reasons we believe there is no financial advantage or benefits to an open bid. The additional cost of services will be offset by the building permit fees collected. Purchasing Considerations (check all that apply): ? Not applicable ? Fully Article X.- and/or Consultant Selection Policy-Compliant (describe process undertaken in "Executive Summary") ? Section 2-38 Exemption from Competitive Bidding (rationale in "Executive Summary," attach documentation, as needed) ? Other (Please describe in Executive Summary) ? Well-being of Residents ? Public Safety ? Disaster Preparedness, Prevention, Recovery ? Economic Development ? Infrastructure ? County Workforce ? Community Collaboration ? Business Process Efficiency ? Clear Lake

Approve Second Amendment of Agreement between the County of Lake and 4LEAF Inc. to Extend Term to October 1, 2027, and Increase Compensation by $50,000; for Total Compensation Not to Exceed $200,000. for Building Permit Processing and Inspection Services and authorize the Chair to sign.

The Registrar of Voters is charged with the duty to appoint individuals to serve in various positions in order to conduct the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election as well as setting the rate of pay for each person working. Pursuant to section 12310 of the California Elections Code, I am submitting a resolution setting the rate of compensation for members of the precinct board and election support workers for the upcoming November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election.

Adopt Resolution Setting Rate of Pay for Election Officers for the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election. G:\Memos\Board of Supervisors & Administration\BOS Agenda Items\Election Items\Pollworker Rate of Pay\BOS Memo Template Rate of Pay Res 11.4.25.docx

Lake County Department of Social Services has recently implemented the Transitional Age Youth (TAY) housing program which serves young adults between the ages of 18 through 24 to identify and obtain permanent housing -- with priority populations that include current and former youth of the Foster Care and/or Probation Systems. The Department of Housing & Community Development has awarded Lake County two sources of allocated funds for the TAY program which are: Transitional Housing Program (THP) and the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program (HNMP) allocations. This agreement represents the third annual funding agreement received for this program.

Adopt Resolution to Accept the Funding in the Agreement Between County of Lake and the CA Housing and Community Development Department.

DECLARING SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2025, CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN DAY IN LAKE COUNTY WHEREAS, Lake County has been home to people for greater than 12,000 years, and the richly diverse cultures of the seven Tribal Nations indigenous to Lake County, Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California, Koi Nation of Northern California, Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, Robinson Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California and Elem Indian Colony, have enriched every aspect of our community's history; and WHEREAS, Native Americans have helped to make our community stronger and more prosperous; and WHEREAS, we celebrate the richness of the County's unique Tribal history, traditions, achievements, and the impact Native American cultures have had upon every American; and WHEREAS, Lake County is committed to protecting the Sovereign right of Native American Tribal organizations and institutions to strengthen their own communities; and WHEREAS, in observance of California Native American Day, the County of Lake encourages all citizens to join in recognizing the many enduring contributions Native Americans have made to our State and County and commits to carrying forward the legacy of strength and sovereignty demonstrated by Tribal leadership in our County's past, present and future. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Lake County Board of Supervisors declares Friday, September 26th, 2025, California Native American Day in Lake County. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of September, 2025.

Presentation of Proclamation declaring September 26th, 2025 as Native American Day in Lake County.

DECLARING THE 2ND MONDAY IN OCTOBER INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY IN LAKE COUNTY WHEREAS, the area now known as Lake County has been home to people for greater than 12,000 years, and the richly diverse cultures of the seven Tribal Nations indigenous to Lake County, Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California, Koi Nation of Northern California, Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, Robinson Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California and Elem Indian Colony, have informed every aspect of our community's history; and WHEREAS, policies and practices of the United States and earlier colonial governments deprived Indigenous People in the State of California and Lake County, specifically, of landholdings, liberty, even life itself; and WHEREAS, the County of Lake is committed to protecting rights of Tribal organizations and institutions to strengthen their own communities as well as recognizing and celebrating achievements in areas such as governance, environmental stewardship, agriculture, and the arts; and WHEREAS, Indigenous Peoples' Day was first proposed to the United Nations more than forty years ago and is now celebrated in many states, counties, cities, and school systems across the United States; and WHEREAS, in January 2019, Lake proudly became the first United States County with two concurrently seated American Indian Supervisors; and WHEREAS, because of our historic position, we have a responsibility to lead in honoring and celebrating the legacy of all of America's Indigenous Peoples, their histories and cultures, and particularly those indigenous to Lake County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Lake County Board of Supervisors declares the 2nd Monday in October Indigenous Peoples' Day in Lake County. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of September 2025.

Presentation of Proclamation Declaring the 2nd Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples' Day in Lake County.

Dr. Laura Garza D�az, UCCE Water and Climate Advisor for Lake and Mendocino Counties, will provide an overview of the Water and Climate Extension Program's recent achievements and planned priorities. Her work supports climate resilience in agriculture, water systems, and Tribal communities through scientific research, technical assistance, and collaborative planning. The program has delivered drought and water-use workshops, advanced crop modeling tools, and facilitated community input for long-term planning strategies. Highlights include research on frost forecasting, evapotranspiration, and vineyard water demand modeling, as well as bilingual outreach and tribal partnerships. Dr. Garza D�az will share current research directions focused on climate-smart viticulture, high-resolution hydrologic monitoring, and regional adaptation strategies. She will also outline opportunities to strengthen coordination across agencies to improve Lake County's climate resilience in agriculture and water resources.

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The request for a hearing was specific to the 6792 Marin St. property, although in speaking with Northcutt her intent is to appeal the Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate for the property located at 6892 Marin where the structure was located. Code Enforcement is honoring Northcutt's intent to also appeal the notice issued for the 6892 Marin St property in attempt err in favor of Northcutt's due process rights under the law. Property Information: 6782 Marin St: Property Owners: Jessica Northcutt Zoning Designation: "R1" Single Family District Lot Type: vacant lot, property incurred a fire that damaged the residential structure 6792 Marin St: Property Owners: Jessica Northcutt Zoning Designation: "R1" Single Family District Lot Type: vacant lot, unimproved Investigation Background and Fact(s): On June 8, 2025, a request for a hearing before the Board of Supervisors (appeal) was received from Jessica Northcutt (Northcutt). The request is for 6792 Marin St., although in speaking with Northcutt it was/is her intent to appeal the notices issued against 6792 and 6782 Marin St. (Attachment B) In 2024, the Lake County Building Division was made aware that the property located at 6782 Marin St. had incurred fire damage. The property was posted with a red tag for being unsafe and an order to vacate was posted. In addition, Code Enforcement documented the violation(s) occurring on 6792 Marin St. (Attachment C). On May 22, 2025, for the property located at 6782 Marin St. (parcel that incurred fire damage), Code Enforcement issued a "Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate" (NONOTA) against the property. The NONOTA provided a thirty (30) day period to correct the violations and provide for a twenty-one (21) day appeal period. The NONOTA cited the following violation(s) of the Lake County Code: (Attachment D) * LCC Chapter 13, Article l, 13-3.1 (e) (4) Any condition dangerous to human life unsafe, or detrimental to public health or safety * LCC Chapter 13, Article I, 13-3.1 (e) (5) Any use of land, buildings, or premises established, operated, or maintained contrary to the provisions of this Chapter or Chapters 5, 9, 17, 21, 23, 29, or 30 of this Code * LCC Chapter 13, Article I, 13-3.1 (e) (7) The existence of garbage, rubbish, refuse, or waste matter, and weeds upon the premises contrary to the provisions of Chapters 9 and 21 of the Lake County Code and/or which creates a fire hazard * LCC Chapter 13, Article I, I3-3.1 (e) (13) Abandoned, dismantled, wrecked, or inoperable motor vehicles, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, trailers, campers, boats or parts thereof. * 2022 California Building Code Section 1.8.4.1 Permits. A written construction permit shall be obtained from the enforcing agency prior to the erection, construction, reconstruction, installation, moving or altering of any building or structure. * 2022 California Fire Code Chapter 6 Section 603.6 Extension cords shall not be a substitute for permanent wiring and shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 817. Extension cords shall not be affixed to structures, extended through walls, ceilings or floors, or under doors or floor coverings, nor shall such cords be subject to environmental damage or physical impact. Extension cords shall be used only with portable appliances. Extension cords marked for indoor use shall not be used outdoors. On May 22, 2025, for the property located at 6792 Marin St. (vacant lot), Code Enforcement issued a NONOTA against the property. The NONOTA provided a thirty (30) day period to correct the violations and provide for a twenty-one (21) day appeal period. The NONOTA cited the following violation(s) of the Lake County Code: (Attachment E) * LCC Chapter 13, Article I, Section 13-3.1 (e) (5) - Any use of land, buildings, or premises established, operated, or maintained contrary to the provisions of Chapter 21. Storage on a lot contrary to the zoning designation that requires a primary residence, previous structure has been removed. * LCC Chapter 13, Article I, Section 13-3.1 (e) (7) - The existence of garbage, rubbish, refuse, or waste matter, and weeds upon the premises contrary to the provisions of Chapters 9 and 21 of the Lake County Code and/or which creates a fire hazard. o Rubbish shall mean waste matter, litter, trash, refuse, debris, dirt, dry grass, dead trees, tin cans, paper, and waste material of every kind, or other unsanitary substance, object or condition which is or when dry may become, a fire hazard, or which is or may become a menace to health, safety or welfare, or which is offensive to the senses. * LCC Chapter 13, Article I, Section 13-3.1 (e) (13) - Abandoned, dismantled, wrecked, or inoperable motor vehicles, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, trailers, campers, boats or parts thereof. On July 22, 2024, A demolition permit was issued for the 6782 Marin St. property by the Building Safety Division for removal of the fire destroyed dwelling. Northcutt performed the abatement herself without the assistance of a licensed contractor. The issued demolition permit was only valid for one year and expired on July 23, 2025. The property owner failed to request and have an inspection performed by the Building Safety Division which is a requirement of the permit. On July 22, 2025, a Notice of Expired permit was mailed to the property owner. The permit is still open and requires an inspection from the Lake County Building Safety Division to close the permit out. Addition Note of interest: Since the fire, Northcutt and associates have been staying on the property in violation of the Lake County Code by: occupying a recreational vehicle; making small incremental progress to remove the fire debris and inoperable and wrecked vehicles from the property; and blocking the public roadway with vehicles. Since the fire, several County agencies including but not limited to the Sheriff's Office, Environmental Health, Public Services and waste removal services have all been impacted with calls for service from the public and have been expending additional resources beyond what is reasonable, addressing all the issues caused by Ms. Northcutt and associates in the Marin Street community. _______________________________________________________________________________ Evidence: Attachment(s) - A - Notice for Hearing B - Request for Hearing Form (Northcutt) C - Site Inspection Photos after the fire D - Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate (6792 Marin) E - Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate (6782 Marin) County Witness(es): Marcus Beltramo, Code Enforcement Manager Michael Herringshaw, Code Enforcement Officer Norman Valdez III, Code Enforcement Program Coordinator Logan Smith, Code Enforcement Officer

Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors uphold the Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate and instruct staff to move forward with its abatement process(es) to remove all existing violation(s) from the property.

Property Information: Property Owners: Diana Anglero Zoning Designation: "SR" Suburban Reserve District Lot Type: Unimproved, vacant lot Investigation Background and Fact(s): On April 22, 2025, a request for a hearing before the Board of Supervisors (appeal) was received from Diana Anglero (Anglero). The form asks for a reason why the property should not be considered a public nuisance. Anglero provided the following reason: (Attachment B) "Pre-existing living, was superficial sheds, chicken coops; cleaned property." On November 30, 2024, Code Enforcement received a complaint alleging: "Abandoned Vehicle, Fence Setback violations, unsightly appearance and possible unpermitted construction." On March 3, 2025, Code Enforcement conducted a site inspection and verified violation(s) of the Lake County Code existed on the property. Potential violations observed (1) unpermitted construction (entire structure), (2) unsafe structure, (3) no septic / unpermitted septic. Photos were taken via a County issued cell phone to document any violations (Attachment C). On April 7, 2025, Code Enforcement issued a "Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate" (NONOTA) against the property. The NONOTA provided a thirty (30) day period to correct the violations and provide for a twenty-one (21) day appeal period. The NONOTA cited the following violation(s) of the Lake County Code: (Attachment D) * LCC Chapter 13, Article, I, Section 13-3.1 (e) (5) - Any use of land, buildings, or premises established, operated, or maintained contrary to the provisions of Chapter 5 (Building Regulations) and Chapter 9 (health and sanitation). o 2022 California Building Code - Section 105.1 - construction without first obtaining building permits. o 2022 California Building Code - Section 116.1 - Unsafe Structures * LCC Chapter 9, Article 3, Section 9-19.1 - It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, add to, modify or alter any privy, cesspool, septic tank, subsurface disposal system, excavation, effluent sewer pipes, conduits, or other means for the disposal, treatment or discharge of sewage without first securing a sanitation permit therefor from the County Health Officer. Addition Note of interest: The Community Development Department via its Building Safety and Code Enforcement Divisions have been in communication with the Anglero providing her education for obtaining the proper permits. Anglero has made statements or has been unable to provide information that she has the financial resources to demolish the structure or to pay for the required work to bring the structure into compliance _______________________________________________________________________________ Evidence: Attachment(s) - A - Property Map B - Request for Hearing Form (Garcia) C - Site Inspection Photos D - Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate County Witness(es): Marcus Beltramo, Code Enforcement Manager Wes Nelson, Code Enforcement Officer Jack Smalley, Chief Building Official

Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors uphold the Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate and instruct staff to move forward with its abatement processes to remove the structure by demolition.

To decrease expenditures and increase organizational efficiencies the Lake County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the Lake County Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) have agreed to share an Executive Director. They will remain separate organizations, with separate boards, and plan to revisit this organizational structure in a year. The EDC has received a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business Development Grant annually since 2019 for $109,000, which has not been distributed to recipients this year. The EDC is working with Congressman Thompson's Office to seek more information on these funds. The Chamber is also aiming to reduce expenditures. Through the Small Business Development Centers network the EDC offers free, specialized counseling to entrepreneurs in Lake County and it also organizes the restaurant expo, the shop- local campaign, and hosts events and webinars focused on small business operations. The EDC's program, Centro Latino Del Lago, offers free, Spanish consulting services with the California Hispanic SBDC. The EDC is also the lead agency for planning the Health Education Regional Training (HEART) Hub and managed the latest Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. The EDC facilitates access to capital through its own USDA revolving loans program and networking for the County's Community Development Block Grant revolving loans program and regional Community Development Financial Institutions. The Chamber co- produces the Lake Life magazine, supports the Certified Tourism Ambassador program, a bass fishing tournament, and operates the Visitor Center. The EDC and the Chamber are requesting $60,000 combined from the County for a one-time payment to stabilize their funding. This would be split between the two organizations at $26,000 for the EDC and $34,000 for the Chamber. This funding would come from the planned economic development impact fee deferral program, which is part of the economic development, housing, and risk reduction allocation. The fee deferral program capitalization was allocated $900,000 and thereby would be reduced to $840,000. The EDC plans to construct a sustainability plan for financial stability in future years taking into account the uncertainty of the Rural Business Development Grant funding and the Chamber plans to pivot from advocacy to being a neutral convener of community conversations. If the EDC receives the Rural Business Development Grant funding they will pay the $26,000 allocation to the County and the Chamber and the EDC will also explore strategies to pay back the entire allocation to the County. The Chamber and the EDC's programming and individual counseling support the County's Vision 2028 priority of "grow our economy and spur creation of quality local jobs". The partnership with the SBDC advisory network, programming on business operations, and facilitating access to capital are all key for Lake County residents to start and grow businesses that employ Lake County residents. These services are in the County's interest, which is itself not equipped to provide.

Agree to transfer $60,000 from the FY 25/26 Economic Development, Housing, and Risk Reduction Allocation from Cannabis Fund 064 to the Lake County Economic Development Corporation for $26,000 and the Lake County Chamber of Commerce $34,000.

As your board is aware, the Clear Lake hitch (Lavinia exilicauda chi) was listed as Threatened under the California Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 2014. In 2022 there was a local call for action in response to the denied federal ESA listing of Clear Lake hitch in combination with low observations during spawning season. In February of 2023 your board declared a Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Persistent Drought, Habitat Loss, and Potential Extinction of Clear Lake Hitch. Since then, collaborative efforts have occurred among many local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies. In Spring 2025, the Watershed Protection District / Water Resources Department implemented a Community Science Spawner Observation Program to monitor the Clear Lake hitch, a species of special concern that is endemic to the Clear Lake watershed. This program supports ongoing efforts to better understand population trends over time and inform long-term conservation and management strategies. A total of 33 monitoring sites were established across key tributaries throughout the Clear Lake watershed. These sites were observed weekly for 10 consecutive weeks, beginning March 9, 2025. Twenty-eight trained community volunteers participated in this effort. Volunteers received instruction on fish identification-including both in-person and field training components-and were trained to use Survey123 software for consistent and accurate data collection. Volunteers recorded presence or absence of Clear Lake hitch at each site, and when present, estimated fish counts. The data gathered through this program will contribute to monitoring relative population trends over time. It also provides valuable information that can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of creek restoration projects and fish passage barrier removal efforts. Additionally, this monitoring effort enhances our understanding of hitch spawning behavior, including which tributaries are used and how far upstream the species migrates during the spawning season. We thank our dedicated community science volunteers for their vital contributions to this effort and look forward to continuing this program in future years to support the protection and recovery of the Clear Lake hitch.

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We are pleased to present, for your Board's consideration, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Final Recommended Budget. This memorandum is intended to serve as an update to our June 24, 2025, memorandum introducing the FY 2025-26 Recommended Budget. For your reference, that memorandum is also attached to your agenda packet as much of it is still applicable. Fund Balance Available (carry-over): We received the Fund Balance Available (FBA) in early September, and we added $6,493,892 to the budget. The FBA allowed us to be able to fund multiple extraordinary requests including Jail Roof Phase 1, estimated at $2,800,000. The Final Recommended Budget includes $3,878,096 in extraordinary requests. During the Recommended Budget Hearing, $465,796 was removed from the South Main Water Line Project for various roof projects. Those funds were added bringing it back up to $2,000,000. Additionally, in Budget Unit 1778, $1,150,000 was added for the Courthouse HVAC upgrade. We also propose an increase in the general fund BU 7999 Contingencies of an additional $1,000,000. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) also known as State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF): The County received $12,506,226. Of that, $10,632,822 has been spent or transferred to non-General Fund departments. The remaining $1,871,484 has been budgeted to be spent this fiscal year. Remaining Projects with ARPA funds: Budget Unit Project Approved Remaining 1778 Kelseyville Senior Center 460,702 104,792 1892 Broadband Action Plan 300,000 55,000 1892 Housing Strategic Plan 265,000 12,993 1892 Economic Development Strategic Plan 266,000 180,419 2702 General Plan Update 1,600,000 520,200 7011 Middletown Park 100,000 100,000 8593 Special Districts Tertiary Treatment Plant 300,000 298,080 8695 Special Districts Studies 200,000 200,000 8695 Special Districts Dump Site for Haulers 400,000 400,000 Property tax: The increase in property taxes received between FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 was $1,193,288, which equated to a 3.82% increase. Sales Tax: Bradley-Burns (1%) Sales tax revenues received in FY 2024-25 equaled $4,747,318 which was an increase of $482,742 over FY 2023-24. Prop 172 sales tax revenues for FY 2024-25 equaled $4,048,171 which was an increase of $5,729 compared to FY 2023-24. Transient Occupancy Tax: Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenues totaled $1,018,972 in FY 2024-25 which was an increase of $86,397 compared to FY 2023-24. Cannabis Tax: Cannabis tax received a revenue of $3,421,118 in FY 2024-25 which was an increase of $838,803 from FY 2023-24 Reserves: At this time, staff does not recommend increasing or decreasing the general fund reserves. As your board is aware, the Technology Reserve loaned Behavioral Health $3,000,000, $1,000,000, of which was paid back last fiscal year with the remaining $2,000,000 budgeted to be paid back this year. Capital Assets: The FY 2025-26 Final Recommended Budget includes funding for a number of capital projects, many of which are supported by grants or other special funding, including, but not limited to: New Projects Amount Jail Medical Center Improvement -Sheriff $1,000,000 Jail Roof Phase 1 $2,800,000 Mail Scanner-Sheriff $135,000 Ozone Upgrades-Special Districts $230,000 1 Ton Truck Replacement-Special Districts $75,000 400Kw Generator-Special Districts $255,000 Existing Projects Previous Adjustment Current Amount Kelseyville Sidewalks-Public Works $661,000 $339,000 $1,000,000 South Main Street Rehab-Public Works $261,201 $360,000 $621,201 Soda Bay Road Rehab-Public Works $261,201 $360,000 $621,201 Cobb Area Roads-Public Works $5,820,000 $225,000 $6,045,000 LACOSAN SE Infiltration & Inflow-Special Districts $1,265,838 $(111,750) $1,154,088 Utility Relocation and Adjustments-Special Districts $83,000 $216,000 $299,000 Requested Positions additions since recommended budget: 1 Payroll Supervisor - BU 1121 (New) 1 Staff Services Manager - BU 2201 (New) 4 Deputy Sheriff I/II-Corrections (Limited Term) - BU 2301 (New-Grant Funded) 1 Integrated Solid Waste Manager I/II - BU 4121 (Modified to be a flex position) 1 Weighmaster - BU 4121 (Removed "Remove upon next vacancy") 1 Supervising Staff Services Analyst - BU 5011 (Increased by 1) 5 Staff Services Analyst I/II - BU 5011 (Increased by 5) 1 Recreation and Open Space Planner - BU 7011 (New, shares FTE with Recreation Programs and Events Coordinator) 1 Water Resources Engineer I/II/Senior - BU 8107 (Changed from unfunded to funded) 1 Staff Services Analyst I/II - BU 8107 (New) (1) Accountant Technician, Senior - BU 8107 (Removing) 1 Administrative Assistant/Senior - BU 8107 (Changing to flex position) 1 Utility Electrical and Mechanical Superintendent - BU 8695 (New) (1) Water Meter Reader-Connection Technician I/II - BU 8695 (Removing) 1 Utility Worker, Senior - BU 8695 (Increasing by 1 FTE) The cost of new General Fund positions included in the Final Recommended budget is absorbed within the department's net county cost.

Your approval of this Recommended Final Budget will enable the County to meet its statutory obligations and continue operations for FY 2025-26.

1) Adopt the Resolution Adopting the Final Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 as detailed in the attached, incorporating any changes desired by your Board following budget hearings. 2) Adopt the Resolution Establishing New Classifications, the Effective Date Thereof, and Amending the Position Allocation Chart for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to Conform to the Adopted Budget.

On August 27, 2019, the Board adopted Resolution 2019-124, Adopting Recommendations to Address Fire Safe Regulations Applicable to Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation. At that time, because the cultivation of cannabis had been labeled "commercial cannabis cultivation", there was confusion regarding the appropriate road standard requirements. In this case, the term "commercial cannabis cultivation" is meant to differentiate a legal and permitted activity from the pre-Prop 64 unregulated cannabis industry. The Board recognized that cannabis cultivation, even for commercial purposes, is a similar agricultural process to the cultivation of any other commercial crop in Lake County. In addition to local regulations, Public Resource Code 4290 and 4291 provide for the implementation of minimum fire safety standards on certain real properties. These standards vary according to the type of activity taking place. The cultivation of agriculture crops are held to driveway standards, whereas commercial activity such as agricultural crop processing and manufacturing are held to commercial road standards. Resolution 2019-124 provided clarification that cannabis cultivation permit projects, when limited solely to outdoor cultivation, qualifies for the same exemption to commercial road standards as other types of agricultural crops. Although the agenda title limited Board action to cannabis cultivation, robust discussion took place regarding the establishment of road standards for all cultivation activities. The Board expressed interest in forming an ad hoc committee representing various aspects of the local agricultural industries, including but not limited to pear, walnut, winegrape, hemp, and cannabis cultivators, Fire Protection Districts, Lake County Winegrape Association, and Lake County Farm Bureau. Napa County has standards for agricultural roads which seem straightforward and would serve as a reference for the ad hoc committee to consider. Their recommendations would then go before the Agriculture Advisory Committee and Planning Commission for consideration, before returning to the Board of Supervisors for consideration. Because of Board input at the beginning of this process, and consideration of recommendations at the conclusion, Staff does not request Board membership in the ad hoc committee. This team would be considered a working group, assembled for a specific purpose and disbanded at the conclusion of its recommendations. The Community Development Department would extend invitations to contacts in the various categories and would coordinate and lead the meetings. Meetings would be held virtually and would not be subject to the Brown Act. Due to its relevance to cannabis regulations, it would follow the same timeline as the current update to existing cannabis regulations. Staff requests Board direction regarding the formation of an ad hoc committee/working group for the development of agriculture road standards.

Direct Staff regarding the formation and membership categories of the Agriculture Road Standards Ad Hoc Committee/Working Group.

A presentation from the Western Region Town Hall (WRTH) with updates to your Board on local challenges and accomplishments. WRTH is comprised of 7 members from the Upper Lake, Blue Lakes and Nice regions of Lake County.

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In response to declining permitted cannabis cultivation and an increasing backlog of incomplete applications, the Board of Supervisors is considering an ordinance amending Chapter 21, Article 27 of the Lake County Zoning Ordinance. The ordinance would temporarily prohibit the acceptance of new commercial cannabis cultivation applications and halt the processing of applications not deemed complete as of the ordinance's effective date. This measure will remain in effect until January 1, 2026, or until a comprehensive cannabis ordinance update is adopted. The Community Development Department is currently redrafting the cannabis ordinance to reflect potential substantial changes to permissible uses. This action would allow staff to focus on processing existing complete applications while supporting the development of a comprehensive, updated cannabis ordinance.

Approve the first reading of the Ordinance. Read Ordinance in title only and advance to the next available Board meeting for adoption.

County Treasurers act as the ex-oficio district treasurer for all fire districts, unless and until the district board appoints their own district treasurer to assume those duties. Up until now, county fire districts have utilized the Lake County Treasurer both for Treasury operations and the Lake County Treasury pool to invest their funds. On August 20, 2025, the Lake County Fire Protection District (District) Board of Directors approved Resolution No. 25-0801 "Cancelling Reserves and Appropriating Funds for Investments Outside the County Treasury Pool and Appointing a Treasurer." There was recently another type of independent district that withdrew completely from the County Treasury, and there is at least one other fire district considering such action. District Board Has Exercised Its Authority to Withdraw from the County Treasury Pool and Create An Independent Investment Program. The District has entered into an agreement with Optimized Investment Partners (OIP) to provide investment services. Given the higher advisory costs associated with the District's decision to move forward with OIP and managing its own investments, coupled with new custodial banking and other fees it will assume, it is difficult to identify where the opportunities for increased investment performance going forward may exist. A de facto available opportunity would be to leverage the County investment pool, for example by withdrawing funds and investing elsewhere where better short-term returns can be earned. Likewise, the District could allow incoming funds to remain in the county investment pool to take advantage of higher rates, or transfer funds from the outside portfolio back into the pool to affect the same result. While we recently have had a district leave the pool entirely, this is the first we have encountered a district attempting to stay partially in as a now voluntary participant and while continuing to utilize County Treasurer services. For the reasons described above, this presents an inherent instability to our pool. While we appreciate District staff indicating afterwards that this was not the District's intent, it does not change that the outcome has created new risks for the remaining pool participants. At this time, the County must consider measures to protect not only itself, but the schools and other districts who would bear the brunt of any resulting losses. While higher returns could have been achieved by expanded utilization of short-term investment pools and securities, the County pool traded those potential gains to purchase laddered securities to insulate it from anticipated rate decreases, providing a hedge against a declining rate of return by locking in those rates long term. The Treasury Pool is designed for participants to share equally in both the risks and rewards of our investment strategy, and it does not work if there is the possibility that someone can move funds in and out. Potential Changes to the County Investment Policy There are potential options identified to address these issues, some of which may require amending the County's investment policy to protect local agencies: 1) Creating a separate voluntary pool, crediting the lower return of either a sweep account rate or the primary pool rate; 2) Creating a separate district account for a voluntary participant who partially withdraws and then declines to remove the County Treasurer. This could then be restricted solely to funds needed for banking/treasury operations, rather than accepting "surplus" funds as well for investment; 3) Setting a minimum balance threshold for voluntary participants and restrict pool earnings solely to the amount in excess.

Provide Board input on any potential investment policy changes.

As your Board is aware, the Lake County Civil Grand Jury is an examining and investigative body that makes recommendations to improve systems, procedures, and methods of operations. A Final Report is created on an annual basis, documenting their Findings and Recommendations. Guidelines for responses are provided in the California Penal Code, sections 933 and 933.05. Appointed Department Heads are invited to respond, whereas elected officials, including your Board, are required to respond. In continuation of recent practice, the Grand Jury's Report noted your Board was required to respond to specifically annotated Recommendations. Your Board's Draft response to the 2024-25 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Final Report is attached here. It includes information provided by County Departments, where applicable, and we are very grateful to all who contributed. Likewise, this Draft conforms to the requirements of the Penal Code. Your final response must be submitted to Judge Markham not later than, Monday, October 6, and your Board has no further Regular Meetings prior to that deadline. Should changes result from your collective discussion, staff recommends those be adopted during today's meeting.

Approve Response to the 2024-25 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Final Report

The County entered into an agreement with Redwood Community Services, Inc. on July 1, 2025, to operate the Phoenix House Crisis Residential Treatment Facility. Service demand has exceeded initial projections, requiring an increase in contract funding. Amendment No. 1 raises the contract maximum by $350,000, for a new total of $375,000, ensuring uninterrupted access to short-term stabilization and crisis residential services for Lake County residents. All other terms and conditions, including scope of services and fiscal provisions, remain unchanged.

Approve Amendment No.1 to the Agreement Between County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. Phoenix House Crisis Residential Treatment Facility for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.