Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, December 16, 2025

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.

Approve Continuation of Emergency Proclamation Declaring a Shelter Crisis in the County of Lake

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.

Approve Continuation of Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Pervasive Tree Mortality

This Proclamation was adopted February 7, 2023.

Approve Continuation of Proclamation declaring a Clear Lake Hitch Emergency

On June 11, 2024 the Board of Supervisors approved a three year professional services agreement with Lake County PEG-TV for videography services for the Municipal Advisory Councils (MACs). $10,000 was allocated for 3 fiscal years. A 1st Amendment to this agreement was approved on March 18, 2025 which increased the maximum not to exceed for the fiscal year 24/25 to $17,000 due to an increase in MACs and those that utilized the services. A 2nd Amendment to the agreement is seeking to amend the maximum not to exceed for fiscal year 25-26 from $10,000 to $22,000. This is due to having a full year of the Big Valley Advisory Council as well as the use of services initiated for the Scotts Valley Community Advisory Council. In addition, special meetings have occurred, mostly due to the Town Hall presentations for Sonoma Clean Power, which also utilized this agreement to pay for the PEG services. The PEG Board has already approved this 2nd Amendment on 12/1/2025.

Approve 2nd Amendment to Lake County PEG Agreement for Fiscal Years 24-27 for an amount not to exceed $17,000 for FY 24/25, $22,000 for FY 25/26, and $10,000 for FY 26/27 and authorize the Chair to sign.

Amend section 56.3 of Chapter 14 (Personnel) of the Lake County Code to establish a County Counsel Attorneys Unit (DCCO) and add attorney positions to the District Attorneys Unit to reflect changes in membership. All required petition materials have been submitted and we request the ordinance be amended accordingly, with the first reading scheduled for December 9, 2025, to establish the Deputy County Counsel Organization (DCCO) Unit.

Adopt an Ordinance Amending Section 56.3 Of Chapter 14 (Personnel) Of The Lake County Code To Establish A County Counsel Attorneys Unit and Add Attorney Positions To The District Attorney Unit To Reflect Changes In Membership.

California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) has contacted the County to request repayment of funds for various Valley Fire projects. Until the repayment is made, the County is not eligible to receive any FEMA or CalOES disbursements for any disaster projects. The projects being deobligated in part or in whole are as follows: * PW 62 - Repeater Cell Tower Repairs: $840.73 * CalOES purchased materials for this project on the County's behalf, but the project was obligated with those costs included. * PW 73 - Trailside Park Repairs: $18,205.00 * The County was paid in full for this project but later received insurance proceeds resulting in a duplication of benefits. * PW 79 - Emergency Protective Measures: $30,697.00 * The County was paid in full for this project but later received insurance proceeds resulting in a duplication of benefits. * PW 84 - Hoberg Area Road Repairs: $21,066.00 * FEMA approved this project, but the County later withdrew it. At time of withdrawal, CalOES had already paid out administrative costs. * PW 96 - Debris Removal: $141,598.72 * FEMA reviewed the project against the approved Statement of Work and determined that previously reimbursed activities fell outside the scope of work or were ineligible for reimbursement. The total deobligation is $212,407.45, and we are requesting cancellation of reserves and a subsequent appropriation adjustment in the amount of $212,408.

Adopt Resolution Authorizing Cancellation of Fund 110 Reserve Accounts in the Amount of $212,408 to Provide Repayment of FEMA and CDAA Funds

In an effort to provide Physical Therapy services to children in the California Children Service (CCS) program who are referred to the Medical Therapy Unit (MTU), Lake County Health Services (LCHS) recently completed a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Physical Therapist services. LCHS received a proposal from Trina Maia, MPT in response to the RFP. With over 20 years of experience as a pediatric physical therapist, working with children from birth to 21 years of age, Trina Maia, MPT would provide the level of Physical Therapy services that LCHS is seeking. Ms. Maia was a Senior Physical Therapist with LCHS CSS for 8 years and we are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to bring her back and continue her service to the community. LCHS respectfully requests that your board approve this contract to provide Physical Therapy services. Staff recommend approval of the contract.

Approve Agreement for Physical Therapy Services in Support of the California Children's Services Medical Therapy Program (MTP) Between County of Lake and Trina Maia for a Term of Twelve Months for an Amount not to Exceed $114,840 for the Term of the Agreement and Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to Sign

The County of Lake has applied for and received approval to participate in the California Collaborative Connectivity (CCC) grant for the purposes of funding five projects: 1. Network modernization and security improvements ($50,000). 2. Inside wiring modernization at Lakeport Library ($50,000). 3. Inside wiring modernization at Redbud Library ($50,000). 4. Inside wiring modernization at Upper Lake Library ($50,000). 5. Technical Network training for Library IT support staff-security ($10,000). The California Collaborative Connectivity (CCC) is a reimbursement grant and will reimburse for the costs of these associated projects. In order to proceed with these grant-funded projects, additional funding will need to be allocated to the Information Technology budget. All of these allocations will be reimbursed by the grant upon project completion. The CCC MOU has been approved as to form by County Counsel.

(a) Authorize the County of Lake to receive grant funds totaling $210,000 for five grant funded projects through the California Collaborative Connectivity (CCC) program. (b) Authorize the Information Technology Director to sign MOU between Imperial County Office of Education and the Lake County Library. (c) Adopt Resolution to Appropriate Unanticipated Revenue in BU 1904 Information Technology (d) Amend the Capital Asset List for FY 2025-26 to include the following in BU 1904-Information Technology: Inside wiring modernization at Lakeport Library ($50,000), Inside wiring modernization at Redbud Library ($50,000), Inside wiring modernization at Upper Lake Library ($50,000).

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is seeking to modernize the Office of Emergency Services and Alternative Work Program building located at 1375 Hoyt Avenue in Lakeport. The building also serves as the primary location for the Lake County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Last year the County secured a $988,600 Department of Homeland Security Emergency Operations Center grant which, along with the 25% local match required of the grant, will help fund the design and construction of upgrades to the existing facility to enhance emergency operations. On May 21, 2024, following a competitive solicitation, your Board approved a General Services Agreement with Strata Architecture Planning Management (Strata) for professional architecture and engineering services. Once preliminary planning was completed for the EOC project, staff requested from Strata a scope of work for design services. Included with this memorandum is a Supplemental Services Agreement with Strata not to exceed $127,956.00 for architectural and engineering services for the EOC Renovation Project. Appropriations for the Supplemental Services Agreement are included in Budget Unit 1785, Public Safety Facilities.

Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Strata Architecture Planning Management for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Emergency Operations Center Renovation Project, and authorize the Chair to sign.

The Sheriff's Department requests your Board's approval of the attached Department of Boating and Waterways financial aid application for Fiscal year 2026/27. This application is due to the State by December 31, 2025. A minute order authorizing Sheriff Luke Bingham to sign the document is required. Subvention monies from the State, along with County Boat Taxes are utilized to fund the Sheriff/Marine Patrol budget 2205. General fund monies would need to be used to cover staffing costs if these funds were unavailable and will need to cover any shortfalls due to costs not reimbursed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation/Division of Boating and Waterways and any reductions to the subvention funding due to State budget reductions.

(a) Approve the Department of Boating and Waterways 2026/27 Application for Financial Aid in the amount of $536,071.90; and (b) authorize the Sheriff to sign the application; and (c) Adopt resolution for Authorization to Apply for and Accept, If Awarded, Fiscal Year 2026/27 Boating Safety And Enforcement Financial Aid Program Funding from The State of California, Department of Parks And Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways, in the Authorized Amount Of $315,312, and Authorization to Participate in the Program

In accordance with AB 481 as codified in Government Code sections 7070 through 7075, and Lake County Ordinance 3123, the Lake County Sheriff's Office respectfully requests authorization to use sUAS across all divisions of the Sheriff's Office. This equipment is being funded through the Sheriff/Asset Forfeiture budget 2214, object code 62.74 and fixed asset authorization was approved during Preliminary Budget hearings. sUAS technology has become an invaluable asset in modern law enforcement, offering enhanced operational capabilities in a variety of mission-critical areas. We have recently acquired three Matrice 4T aircrafts and are requesting three smaller sUAS to fill voids in our sUAS operations. These sUAS will aid the same divisions but allow for use in tighter, more compact airspace. As a reminder these sUAS will be used in the following: In Search and Rescue (SAR) operations, sUAS provide rapid aerial assessments, thermal imaging, and access to difficult terrain, significantly improving response times and increasing the likelihood of successful outcomes. During patrol operations, drones enhance officer safety and situational awareness by monitoring large or high-risk areas and assisting with crowd management. In investigative work, sUAS are used to document and map crime and accident scenes, collect aerial evidence, and support the safe and effective tracking of suspects or missing persons. The high-resolution imagery and video collected are often admissible in court and contribute to more thorough and efficient evidence collection. Furthermore, a robust sUAS program reflects the agency's commitment to innovation, safety, and technological advancement-qualities that enhance recruitment efforts by appealing to highly skilled, forward-thinking candidates. Advexure provides detailed pricing through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract #011223-ADX. As this purchase is being made through a cooperative purchasing agreement, it qualifies for an exemption from the competitive bidding process under Article X, Section 2-38.4 cooperative purchases of the Lake County Code of Ordinances.

Approve the purchase and use of Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) by the Lake County Sheriff's Office using a Sourcewell Contract

On an annual basis the Treasurer - Tax Collector's office reviews the County Investment Policy and presents recommended changes to your Board of its consideration. Typically, these are non-substantive revisions due to legislative or regulatory changes. This year there are no recommended changes. A copy of the proposed Investment Policy is attached for your review and approval.

Approve the recommended Investment Policy and authorize the Chair to sign.

The attached resolution is based on your Board's previous direction to extend the current the suspension of CPI tax increases and 50% cultivation tax reduction.

Adopt Resolution Further Amending Resolution Numbers 2024-51, 2019-70, And 2019-162 To Clarify the Procedures Used in the Collection of Taxes Due Pursuant to the Lake County Cannabis Cultivation Tax Ordinance.

Pursuant to Government Code 53607 & 27000.1, the Board of Supervisors must renew the delegation of its investment authority to the County Treasurer on an annual basis. It is my recommendation that your Board again delegate this authority the Treasurer - Tax Collector.

Approve Annual Delegation of Investment Authority to the Treasurer - Tax Collector.

As your board is aware, the Lake County Housing Commission planned to consolidate by voluntary transfer Lake County's Housing Choice Voucher, Emergency Housing Voucher, and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing programs and its associated Annual Contributions Contract to the Regional Housing Authority, with an effective date of January 1, 2026, or such date as approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). I am recommending your board consider an update on the transfer of LCHC to RHA, including delays caused by the 43 (forty-three) day federal shutdown which lasted October 1, 2025, through November 12, 2025.

Consideration of an Update on the Transfer of Lake County Housing Commission to Regional Housing Authority

The Lake County Public Works Department maintains 612 centerline miles of roadway, of which 464 miles are paved. Due to aging pavement, weather-related impacts, and limited historical funding, the County's pavement condition index (PCI) - which objectively scores the condition of road segments on a scale of 0 to 100 - is currently estimated at 35, categorized as "Poor." In the past, pavement preservation work was completed as resources and opportunities allowed. Building on previous consultant-prepared pavement management reports, Public Works staff have prepared this implementable, fiscally constrained 5-year plan for 2026 through 2030. The workplan places significant emphasis on the practical, on-the-ground experience of the County Road Superintendent and his foremen, leadworkers, operators, and other road maintenance staff who will play a central role in prioritizing and delivering the work, complemented by County engineers who provide assistance to the superintendent to prepare the plan. The plan that will be presented outlines pavement preservation treatment for 155 miles of the County's paved network, prioritizing cost-effective maintenance to extend pavement life and improve overall system condition. The presentation will include information on: * County-maintained road network * Funding sources and anticipated revenues * Summary of recent pavement work * Planned pavement treatments for 2026-2030 * Expected outcomes

Presentation only and any desired direction to staff

Larry Kahn has appealed the decision made by the Lake County Planning Commission on December 12, 2024, to approve Major Use Permit (UP 23-05) for the AG Forest Wood Processing Bioenergy Project which would allow the development of a wood processing and bioenergy facility, located at 755 E State Highway 20 in Upper Lake (APN 004-010-04) (Exhibit A). This appeal was continued at the May 20, June 17, August 26, and October 28, Board meetings to allow for additional time for Staff to confer with state agencies regarding terms of the lease, and to respond to the Appellant's request for public records.

Scotts Valley Energy Corporation (Applicant) has received grant funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration to develop a facility to process forest wood, removed from local forests to lower wildfire risk, into bioenergy. Biomass material will come from the contractors that are removing biomass such as tree branches from powerline rights-of-way and operations from forest clearing for reduction of fuel resources to help protect communities. The facility will operate as a central forest wood management and processing system for forest thinning biomass collected throughout Lake County. Exhibit B includes the staff report from the Planning Commission meeting. Exhibit C includes the Minutes for the meeting. The project was originally scheduled for consideration by the Planning Commission on October 24, 2024, (Exhibit D), but was continued to December 12, 2024, to give the Community Development Department (CDD) and the Applicant time to address community concerns at a municipal advisory council meeting (Western Regional Town Hall [WRTH]). At the WRTH meeting on November 20, 2024, the Applicant, Community Development Department Director, and Staff addressed several concerns from the October 24, 2024, Planning Commission meeting: project's size and visibility from State Highway 20, air quality, possible removal of debris on the parcel, where the biomass materials come from, waterways on the parcel, flood zone, site plans, truck traffic, nearby neighbors, employees, etc. The Applicant provided a demonstration using polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe to illustrate how large the biomass equipment would be with the help of participants from the meeting. Exhibit G includes the presentation that was presented to the WRTH by the Applicant. Following the WRTH meeting, the Planning Commission again considered the Project on December 12, 2024, and approved the major use permit based on the Findings and subject to the Conditions included in the Staff Report, dated December 12, 2024 (Exhibit B). Exhibit J includes a CEQA Handbook for Bioenergy and Wood Products Businesses Outreach. This item was continued to a later date at the May 20, June 17, August 26, and October 28, 2025 Board of Supervisors meetings. Reason for Appeal Summary Appellant Larry Kahn provided the following reasons for the appeal (Exhibit A): 1. Findings not yet submitted by licensed engineer, and not yet considered by the Planning Commission, for alleged violations of varying codes/laws/regulations. Please see attached for alleged Business and Profession code violations of application as submitted. 2. Findings not yet submitted, and not yet considered by the Planning Commission, on the designation of Highway 20 Scenic Highway that this project allegedly does not comply with. 3. Findings not yet submitted, and not yet considered by the Planning Commission, on gravel placement on Prime Ag Lands and other Prime Ag land protections. 4. Findings not yet submitted on alleged Air Quality Department and Staffing deficits for monitoring this approved project. 5. Findings not yet submitted, and not yet considered, of alleged Air Quality Contaminants from the approved Project. Appeal Discussion An appeal of approval of Major Use Permit (UP 23-05) was filed on December 12, 2024, to the Community Development Department. The Appellant submitted a written statement detailing the above listed reasons for their appeal. According to the Appellant's statements, the reasons for the appeal include the following: 1. Findings not yet submitted by licensed engineer for alleged violations of varying codes/laws/regulations. Response: The appeal states that the project plans violate the following Business and Professions Codes (BPCs) 5536, 5536.1, 5536.2, 6735, 6735.3, 6735.4, 6787, 8726, 8792. A summary of each Code is provided in Exhibit I. While the County is required to comply with all applicable State regulations related to land surveying and engineered plans, as well as the Lake County Code Chapters 5, 30, and 29, neither the final building nor grading plans are required at this stage of the use permit approval. These plans are required for completeness review of all projects, however, after approval of the use permit and prior to grading and building permit issuance. Further, Chapter 30 of the Lake County Code specifies when engineered plans are required, and if engineered plans are required, they must comply with the California Business and Professions Code. If grading plans are found to be out of compliance, pursuant to Lake County Code Article 56, Selection 21-56, subsection 56.7 (b) the grading permit can be appealed to the Board of Supervisors. The 2022 California Building Code, Section 107[A] 107.1 requires that all construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Based on the Lake County Code Chapter 5, Article III, Section 5-12, subsection 12.2, if building plans are approved by the Director of the Building and Safety Department but determined to be out of compliance with local and State regulations, "any person has the right to appeal that decision in writing to the Board of Appeal". This appeal mechanism allows individuals to challenge the Director's determination regarding the compliance of building plans with the Lake County Code by submitting a formal written appeal to the designated Board of Appeals. In California, if a county does not have a dedicated Board of Appeals for building code matters, the governing body of the county, as specified in California Health and Safety Code Sections 17920.5 and 17920.6, serves as the local appeals board. Therefore, since the Planning Commission approved the project, it would need to be appealed to the Board of Supervisors. At the time of a permit submittal, the site plans must comply with the Lake County Code Zoning Ordinance Article 55, Section 21-55, subsection 55.2. The plans provided for Use Permit (UP 23-05) under this section for the approval of the applicable use permit do meet the requirements listed in Article 55. 2. Findings not yet submitted on the designation of Highway 20 Scenic Highway that this project allegedly does not comply with. Response: The Scenic Highway Program is found in the California Code, Streets and Highways Code Sections 260 through 263. The State Scenic Highway System includes a list of highways that are either eligible for designation as State scenic highways or have been officially designated. Although Route 29 near Lower Lake/Route 20 East of Clearlake Oaks is eligible for designation, it has not been officially designated a Scenic Highway. Further, this section of highway is not impacted by the project or near the project site. The project site has an overlay zone of "SC" Scenic Combining that is subject to the requirements in the Lake County Code Zoning Ordinance Article 34. This includes meeting the performance standards in Section 21-34.10, subsection 34.11. Screening has been addressed through the use permit with the adoption of the following mitigation measure: AES-1: Prior to construction activities, a landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Community Development Department that includes the appropriate visual screening using drought resistant or indigenous vegetation. Water conservation shall be applied with the use of drip irrigation. On the County's Google Earth shape file, a 500' setback has been identified from State Highway 20. However, the project site is beyond the setback. In addition, with the exception of the water tank foundation, no permanent infrastructure is proposed with the project. The Applicant will be required to return the property to the same conditions existing at the time the lease agreement was entered into. 3. Findings not yet submitted on gravel placement on Prime Ag Lands and other Prime Ag land protections. Response: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Division 13, Chapter 2.5, Section 21061.2 in determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment (LESA) Model prepared by the California Department of Conservation. Due to the parcel's designated "Prime Farmland" classification by the California Department of Conservation, a LESA assessment was prepared, and the Project which includes the gravel placement was found to have a less than significant impact on the prime farmland (Exhibit H). 4. Findings not yet submitted regarding the alleged Air Quality Department and Staffing deficits for monitoring this approved project. Response: A Request for Review was sent to the Lake County Air Quality Management District (LCAQMD) on September 27, 2023, and comments were received. The comments have been added to the record, and mitigation measures recommended were incorporated into the Project requiring the Applicant to apply for an Authority to Construct permit among other things from the LCAQMD (Exhibit E). Whether the LCAQMD can or will process an Authority to Construct permit when an application is filed in the future is not an element of this use permit analysis. 5. Findings not yet submitted of alleged Air Quality Contaminants from such Project. This includes the air flow/lack of air flow within the community of Upper Lake. Response: Comments and reports containing information and opinions on criteria for air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions related to the Project were analyzed by staff. Based on this analysis, staff concluded that emissions fell well below the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) thresholds of significance (Exhibit F). Air quality information on the project was provided by the Applicant's representative (Thomas Jordan), and was discussed at the October 24, 2024, and December 12, 2024, Planning Commission meetings, and at the Western Region Town Hall meeting on November 20, 2024 (Exhibit E). Lastly, according to the LCAQMD, Lake County meets all Ambient Air Quality Standards (State and Federal) for clean, healthful air quality. Exceptions to this only occur during major wildfire events. FINDINGS OF APPROVAL On December 12, 2024, the Planning Commission found that, with the mitigation measures proposed in Initial Study, IS 23-10, the project would not have significant impact on the environment and adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration. Required Findings of Approval can also be found in the Planning Commission Staff Report (Exhibit B). The Planning Commission also made the required "Findings of Approval" for Major Use Permit (UP 23-05). EXHIBITS: Exhibit A:-Appeal Form (PL-25-22; AB 24-06) Exhibit B:-Planning Commission Staff Report (December 12, 2024) Exhibit C:-Planning Commission Meeting Minutes (December 12, 2024) Exhibit D:-Planning Commission Meeting Agenda (October 24, 2024) Exhibit E:-Lake County Air Quality Management District Comments Exhibit F:-CARB Ambient Air Quality Standards and Air Quality Information Exhibit G:-WRTH Site Presentation 11-18-2024 REV3 Exhibit H: -Land Evaluation & Site Assessment (LESA) Exhibit I: -Business and Professions Codes Summary Exhibit J:-CEQA Handbook for Bioenergy and Wood Products Businesses Outreach Exhibit K:-Public Comments

Deny Appeal (PL-25-22; AB 24-06) of Planning Commission's approval of Major Use Permit (UP 23-05), and Initial Study (IS 23-10); for the AG Forest Wood Processing Bioenergy Project; locate at 755 East State Highway 20, Upper Lake (APN 004-010-04), in concept and direct Staff to prepare Findings of Fact.

The Lake County Code Enforcement Division received a request for a hearing before the Board of Supervisors from the property owner, Annette M. Encalada (hereinafter, Encalada) regarding a Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate issued against the property for violations of the Lake County Code. (Attachment A - Hearing Request) Rule: Property Information: (Attachment B - Map) Property Interest: According to the County records, on 5/5/2017 interest in the subject property was granted to Encalada. Zoning: The property is zoned "R1" Single Family Residential. Pursuant to Ch 21, Article 10, Section 10.1, the primary purpose is: "To establish areas for individual residential dwelling units at relatively low densities where the traditional neighborhood character of single-family units prevail." Tax Default status: On 8/2/2025, a "Notice of Power to Sell Tax-Defaulted Property" was recorded reflecting a default date of 6/30/2020 for a delinquent tax (Attachment C). As of the date of this memo, County records reflect a delinquent balance in the amount of $1,187.68. Improvement(s): The property is currently a vacant lot with no permitted improvement or structures. Investigation Background and Fact(s): The case was opened based on referral from CHP who had concerns of a person living in a vehicle, illegal construction, and chickens and rubbish in open view on the property. On September 18, 2025, Code Office Wes Nelson conducted a site inspection and observed miscellaneous items scattered on the property, a shed, a chicken coop, wood that appeared to be framing for a foundation, a graded for building on (pad), and other miscellaneous items. (Attachment D - site photos) On September 24,, 2025, Code Enforcement issued a "Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate" (NONOTA) against the property. NONOTA provided a thirty (30) day period to correct the violations and provide for a twenty-one (21) day appeal period. The property was cited for violations of: (1) use of the land contrary to the provisions of the zoning ordinance (LCC Chapter 21); (2) contrary use of the land for open and outdoor storage (including but not limited to junk, construction materials, scrap metal, wood, petroleum-based materials or products, paper products, waste or trash materials) without first having a primary residential structure; (3) contrary use of the land and building by installation or erection of structures less than 120 sq ft (chicken coop, shed) without first obtaining a zoning clearance as required by the zoning ordinance. NONOTOA cited the following violation(s) of the Lake County Code: (Attachment E) LCC Chapter 13, Article 1, 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 1, 13-3.1 (e) (8) Any items causing an unsightly appearance which is visible from the scenic corridor or public right of way or sites of neighboring properties, or which provides harborage for rats and/or other vermin, or creates other potential health hazard or public nuisance. On October 14, 2025, a request for a hearing before the Board of Supervisors (appeal) was received from Encalada. The form asks for a reason why the property should not be considered a public nuisance and Encalada provided the following reason:(Attachment A - Hearing Request) "Appealing the notice of nuisance & order to abate regarding my three items Ava, Coco, and Tweetie bird. These are pet hens that I / we been a family. It fringes on my rights of pet kind when many have allergies to furry creatures. The shed is a tool shed 5 X7.5. I don't camp on the property, it been too dark and scary. Solar lights makes it more pleasant. (Hens) pets are emotional support pets." Estimated Abatement Costs: Removal of shed, chicken coop, stones, wood, burn barrel, cage structure, and other miscellaneous items, disposal fees, and contractor time - $1,000 or less _______________________________________________________________________________ Evidence: Attachment(s) - A - Hearing Request - Annette Encalada B - Property Map C - Notice of tax default D - Site photos E - Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate County Witness(es): Marcus Beltramo - Code Enforcement Manager Wesley Nelson - Code Enforcement Officer

Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors uphold the NONOTA and instruct staff to move forward with its abatement processes to remove all items and structures situated on the property.

The Lake County Code Enforcement Division received a request for a hearing before the Board of Supervisors from one of the property owners, Victor Hall (hereinafter, Hall) regarding a Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate issued against the property for violations of the Lake County Code. (Attachment A) Rule: Property Information: (Attachment B - Map) Property Interest: According to the County records, on 12/28/2010 interest in the property was granted to Hall. On 7/8/2011, Hall granted 50% interest in the property to John Chapman and Lisa Dundas. Current ownership as reflected on County records is: Hall - 50%; Chapman - 25%; Dundas - 25%. No other parties were identified as having an interest in the property. Zoning: The property is zoned "RL" Rural Lands. Pursuant to Lake County Code (LCC) Ch 21, Article 7, Section 7.1, the primary purpose for the zoning designation: To provide for resource related and residential uses of the County's undeveloped lands that are remote and often characterized by steep topography, fire hazards, and limited access. Delinquent Taxes: According to County records, as of the date of this memo, the property has delinquent taxes in the amount of $1,779.66 with a default date of 6/30/2025 (property taxes may have been paid and not processed at the time this memo was prepared). Building Permit(S): CDD search of permit records going back to 2000 do not reflect any open permits or application for permits. Planning Permit(s): CDD records do not reflect any open permits or application for permits. Assessment Information: According to County records, the property is currently only being assessed for the value of the land (no structures). Improvement(s): The property has been improved with unpermitted structures, situated on the property are approximately: * 4 sheds * 2 decks * 1 retaining wall * 1 tent structure used as a performing stage * Several cargo containers, being stored on a permanent basis * 9 travel trailers * Several miscellaneous pen areas * Barn * Several Water tanks * Temporary toilets (port-o-potty) * Unpermitted electrical and solar panels Septic Information: Per the Lake County Environmental Health Department (EH), On 6/26/2018 a permit to install a septic system was applied for. As of the date of this memo there has been no approval from EH for the installation of a septic system. Per EH's record, the last contact with any person acting on behalf of the property was on 8/22/2023: (Attachment C - EH Letter) Investigation Background and Fact(s): In late August 2025, Lake County Code Enforcement received information that on September 5, 2025, a "Special Event" known as "Music Village" was scheduled to take place. Code Enforcement opened a case on the basis that a violation of the Lake County zoning ordinance and land use regulations may be occurring to conduct a special event without first obtaining the proper permits from the Community Development Department and approval from the Lake County Planning Commission. (Attachment D - Photo submitted with Complaint) Pursuant to the Lake Count Zoning Ordinance - A "Special Event" is defined as: An establishment or enterprise involving large assemblages of people or automobiles on private land not specifically designed for such events, including but not limited to a carnival or circus, automobile or foot race, rodeo, outdoor concert, play or festival attracting more than five hundred (500) participants or observers, or a tennis tournament. Code Enforcement conducted an internet search for "Music Village" and viewed related webpage(s) and a Facebook page created for "Music Village". The information on these webpages indicated that a music event has occurred at this property in the past and that a future music event would be occurring at the property on September 5th, 2025. Code Enforcement reviewed the web information with the Lake County Planning Division. The Planning Division made the determination that "Music Village" most likely met the criteria for a "Special Event" as defined in the zoning ordinance and that a use permit would need to be applied for and issued prior to the "Special Event". (Attachment E) On September 2, 2025, Code Enforcement, along with Associate Planner Max Stockton and Hall present, conducted a site inspection of the property. Observed during the inspection were numerous violations of the Lake County code mainly involving: several unpermitted structures and electrical; several recreational vehicles being used as permanent habitation that do not meet minimum construction standards and the property is not approved to allow habitation in recreational vehicles; and conducting a special event without first obtaining the proper use permit. (Attachment F - site photos). On September 5, 2025, Code Enforcement issued a "Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate" (NONOTA) against the property. NONOTA provided a thirty (30) day period to correct the violations and provide for a twenty-one (21) day appeal period. The NONOTOA cited the following violation(s) of the Lake County Code: (Attachment G) * 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 this Chapter or Chapters 5, 9, 17, 21, 23, 29, or 30 of Lake County Code: a. Chapter 21, Article 7, Section 2 I - 7.I - Accessory uses and structures without fulfilling primary purpose of parcel b. Chapter 21, Article 7, Section 21-7.4; Chapter 21, Article 7, Section 2 I - 7.5 - Use Permits are required for all events (Minor or Major Use permit dependent on event) c. Chapter 21, Article 48, Section 48.1 - A Zoning Clearance Permit is required for all buildings and structures d. Chapter 5, Section 5-4A; 2022 CBC [A] 105.1 - A Building Permit is required for structures 120sqft and larger; decks, porches, stages over 200 square feet and/or more 30 inches high; retaining walls over four (4) feet tall from footings; and for all plumbing and electrical work/installations, including solar. e. Chapter 30, Article V. Section 30-21.1 Chapter 30, Article V. Section 30-21.1(b) - A Grading Permit is required for all excavations of material to a depth not greater than ten (l0) feet from original grade f. Chapter 5, Section 5-4F; 2022 CFC 603.6 - Extension cords shall only be used on a temporary basis, shall only be used as intended, shall not be affixed to structures, extended through walls, ceilings or floors, or under doors or floor coverings and shall not be subject to environmental damage or physical impact. * Chapter 13, Article II, Section 13-10.1 - Garbage and/or refuse: 111cludes, but is not limited to any items consisting of trash, litter, waste, junk, debris, discarded items, construction or demolition materials, cans, bottles, bricks, boxes, appliances, vehicle parts, fires, discarded mattresses, equipment, furniture, ordinary household garbage, dead trees, brush, or other injurious or offensive materials of any kind. On September 5, 2025, The Lake County Planning Division made a letter informing the property owner(s) that "Music Village" would require the issuance of a use permit before the event could be conducted on/at the property. This letter was posted at the property prior to the September 5th special event. (Attachment H) On September 24, 2025, a "Request for Hearing in Front of the Board of Supervisors" was requested by Hall. Hall provided the following reason in his request as to why the property should not be considered a public nuisance: "The property located at 9685 Nancy Drive also known as Music Village is a sanctuary with music as a catalyst. As a music teacher, praise and worship musician, drum circle facilitator, symphony musician, and retired military musician, I understand the importance of music in its spiritual, unifying, educational and meditative nature. As the vice president and music director of Childrens Museum of Arts and Science, I have accumulated instruments to provide for the children for personal and group performance. Many instruments are purchased and/ or donated and are given to students at no charge. structures on the property are used to store the equipment for this program and community music wellness. People who understand the mission, volunteer their time and services and need to be on site for periods of time to perform the work that you require from us and the mission to the community. We are more than willing to make Music Village a safer place in accordance with the county. We also want to be able to proceed in our mission and be viewed in our true light as a music sanctuary. Our request from the county is to provide the necessary information that allows us to carry on in our mission." Estimated Abatement Costs: Approximately $25,000+ Note of Interest: Prior to this action, sometime in 2024 Hall was notified by the Code enforcement of potential violation(s) existing on the property. In response, Hall came into the offices of the Planning Division and met with a Planning Technician to discuss how the subject property can be used. The Planning Technician reviewed with Hall the allowed uses for the zoning designation and the requirements to obtain a use permit. _______________________________________________________________________________ Evidence: Attachment(s) - A - Request for Hearing Form (Hall) B - Property Map EH Letter regarding Septic C - EH Letter regarding Septic D - Complaint with photos E - Internet Information F - First Site Inspection photos G - Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate H - Letter from Planning Division County Witness(es): Marcus Beltramo, Code Enforcement Manager Christopher Colen, Code Enforcement Officer Wes Nelson, Code Enforcement Officer

Staff recommend the Board of Supervisors uphold the NONOTA and instruct staff to move forward with its abatement processes to remove the existing violation(s) and to bring the property into compliance with the Lake County Code and Zoning Ordinance.

In February of 2023, the Lake County Board of Supervisors conducted the first reading of a draft ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the Lake County Code and incorporating by reference the 2022 California Building Standards Code, also known as the California Code of Regulations, et seq. In March of 2023, the Board held the second reading of the ordinance and officially adopted the amendments, incorporating the 2022 California Building Standards Code by reference. The Building Safety Division and Community Development Director are presenting a draft ordinance to the Lake County Board of Supervisors for the first reading. This ordinance proposes amendments to Chapter 5 of the Lake County Code and adopts, by reference, the 2025 California Building Standards Code, also known as the California Code of Regulations, et seq. This includes adoption of Appendix B: Board of Appeals, Appendix G: Flood Resistant Construction, Appendix H: Signs, Appendix J: Grading of the 2025 California Building Code, Part 2 of the California Code of Regulations Title 24 which is based on the 2024 International Building Code, which is printed by the International Code Council (ICC). Adoption of Appendices AA: Board of Appeals, BI: Light Straw-Clay Construction, BK: Cob Construction (Monolithic Adobe), and BM: 3D-Printed Building Construction of the 2025 California Residential Code Part 2.5, based on the 2024 International Residential Code, published by the International Code Council (ICC).

a) Waive the first reading of the ordinance to have it read in title only; and b) advance the second reading of the ordinance to the next available agenda.

The Lake County Resource Conservation District (LCRCD), as administrator of the Lake County Fire Safe Council, is submitting a grant application to the Coalitions & Collaboratives (CoCo), Inc. Action, Implementation, & Mitigation (AIM) Grant Program for the "Advancing Community Wildfire Resilience: Capacity Building & Local Leadership Development, Phase II" project. When funded, this project will: * Expand LCFSC's existing Mobile Tool Cache Program to enhance its utilization and build community-level capacity for fuels reduction and maintenance activities across Lake County; * Collaborate closely with the emergent Redbud Fire Safe Council (RFSC) and the Firewise Communities that comprise it to foster enduring local capacity in Clearlake, including the following activities: work directly with community leaders to form and nurture Firewise Communities, equip those Firewise Communities and RFSC with the basic materials they need to be visible and effective entities, educate Clearlake residents in both English and Spanish, and empower residents to host neighborhood-level work days; and * Connect the dots between upcoming hazardous fuels reduction work, including federally funded evacuation route clearing led by the Clear Lake Environmental Research Center (CLERC) and (anticipated) state-funded defensible space implementation led by LCRCD, to build community awareness of and engagement with these important initiatives.

Approve Letter of Support for the "Advancing Community Wildfire Resilience: Capacity Building & Local Leadership Development, Phase II" Project of the Lake County Resource Conservation District - Coalitions & Collaboratives, Inc. Action, Implementation, & Mitigation Grant Program and authorize the Chair to sign

Lake County Behavioral Health Services ("LCBHS") is requesting Board approval of Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Community Behavioral Health ("CBH") for Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Years 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26. CBH provides a full range of Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services, including assessment, plan development, medication support, rehabilitation, crisis intervention, and collateral services for youth and adult beneficiaries in Lake County. Beginning in FY 2023-24, the State's Medi-Cal Behavioral Health payment reform initiative resulted in significant increases to DHCS-published reimbursement rates. To align with these reforms and ensure continuity of reimbursement under Medi-Cal, the amendment transitions the current compensation methodology to a fee-for-service reimbursement model at fifty-nine percent (59%) of the DHCS-published rate, effective September 1, 2025. The amendment further clarifies payment timing requirements, establishes a provisional monthly service ceiling to support fiscal sustainability and cash-flow management, and memorializes the County's authority to implement a standardized cost-allocation model for embedded providers occupying County space. To support continued service delivery, system capacity, and projected utilization through FY 2025-26, the amendment also increases the Agreement maximum by $10,000,000, for a revised total contract maximum of $25,600,000. All other terms, provisions, and conditions of the original Agreement remain unchanged.

Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Community Behavioral Health for Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Years 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26, transitioning the compensation methodology to a 59% fee-for-service reimbursement model effective September 1, 2025, and increasing the total contract maximum to $25,600,000; and Authorize the Board Chair to sign.

On April 8, 2025, your Board entered into a contract with Argonaut Constructors for the pulverization of approximately 16 miles of roads in the Cobb area, followed by either a chip seal surface application or a hot mix asphalt (HMA) surfacing, depending on the roadway segment. On September 9, 2025, your Board approved a contract change order to modify the scope by replacing the planned chip seal surfaces with asphalt concrete on roads that had already been pulverized and chip sealed under the original contract. The asphalt quantities for that change order were calculated using an estimated 2-inch HMA overlay. However, once construction began, field conditions revealed that several roads had surfaces that were highly irregular, with extensive rutting and distortion. In many areas, achieving a uniform, structurally sound, and drivable surface required the placement of asphalt at depths between 2.5 and 3 inches. As a result, the paving quantities exceeded the prior estimate by approximately 1,450 tons, and the paving budget was exhausted before the contractor could complete the four remaining roads within the project scope. Proposed Change Order No. 3 requests additional funding to complete the remaining work based on field conditions encountered throughout the project. Funding for this change order is available within the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account apportionments, and there are sufficient capital appropriations in Budget Unit 3011, Roads. Approval of Change Order No. 3 will increase the contract by $311,850.00, resulting in a revised contract amount of $6,453,941.38. This remains well below the original construction estimate of $8,929,115.61.

Approve Contract Change Order No. 3 to the contract with Argonaut Constructors, Inc. for the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project for an increase of $311,850.00, and authorize the Chair to sign