Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, January 6, 2026

DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2026 AS HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH IN LAKE COUNTY WHEREAS, human trafficking is a serious crime that affects people of all races, age, and gender; and WHEREAS, human trafficking is a borderless crime against individuals that violates the most basic human rights and deprives victims of human dignity and denies freedom to 32 million people around the world; and WHEREAS, human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry globally; and WHEREAS, California ranks first among the states in the number of potential reports of human trafficking; and WHEREAS, a serious form of human trafficking involves the exploitation of children and youth for commercial sex acts. It is imperative that our young people and their families learn how to recognize risks and resist predators who use coercion and threats to manipulate children and young adults into sex and labor trafficking; and WHEREAS, Lake Family Resource Center is instrumental in leading the way in the County of Lake in addressing human trafficking by providing 24-hour hotline services, and continuing support, advocacy and accompaniment to survivors; and WHEREAS, preventing human trafficking in Lake County must include active public and private efforts to help recognize and acknowledge existence; and it is time to start conversations, take appropriate action and support one another to create a safer environment for all residents; and WHEREAS, many organizations such as the District Attorney's Office, Sheriff's Office, Lakeport Police Department, Clearlake Police Department, our seven local Pomo Tribes, and Lake Family Resource Center are committed to ending Human Trafficking in Lake County and provide essential crisis intervention and prevention services to all members of our community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the month of January 2026 is designated as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Lake County, and our community is urged to support the efforts of the agencies assisting victims of human trafficking and urges all local governments, schools, businesses and community members to be aware and report any suspicious activity to local police departments and help shine the light on trafficking.

Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Lake County

State law requires that the Board of Supervisors appoint the County Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures to a four-year term. Katherine Vanderwall was appointed by your Board on January 11, 2022 to be effective February 12, 2022. Please appoint Katherine Vanderwall to an additional four-year term to be effective February 12, 2026. Purchasing Considerations (check all that apply): ? Not applicable ? Fully Article X. <https://library.municode.com/ca/lake_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTXPU_S2-38EXCOBI>- and/or Consultant Selection Policy <http://lcnet.co.lake.ca.us/Assets/Intranet/Policy/Policies+$!26+Procedures+Manual/Ch4_2021v2.pdf>-Compliant (describe process undertaken in "Executive Summary") ? Section 2-38 <https://library.municode.com/ca/lake_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTXPU_S2-38EXCOBI> 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 Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery ? Economic Development ? Infrastructure ? County Workforce ? Community Collaboration ? Business Process Efficiency x? Clear Lake

Adopt Resolution Appointing Katherine Vanderwall as Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures for a Four-year Term effective February 12, 2026.

The County of Lake applied for and was awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) by the State Housing and Community Development Agency (HCD) in the amount of $280,374 for Activity Delivery in support of the BUILD Program facilitated by North Coast Opportunities (NCO). County Code Enforcement staff will work with NCO to identify vacant residences slated for red-tagging. Where appropriate, as determined through NCO's BUILD Project vetting process, and in coordination with County Code Enforcement officials, as needed, renovating these homes will provide BUILD students with access to additional learning opportunities, and repairs made will halt the red-tagging process, instead making home legally habitable and available for rent. Each training cycle will provide 400 hours of instruction over approximately 3 months to a class of 6 participants. Training will begin with an initial orientation focused on workplace safety and work etiquette. Topics will include work attire, jobsite dangers, handling hazardous conditions, sexual harassment, job placement opportunities, substance use policies, what to do incase of an injury, etc. Hard skill training, like demolition and leaking pluming, will be overseen by licensed contractors. Soft skill job instruction will be provided by NCO staff, covering punctuality, resume development and more. Each participant will also receive a construction toolkit, transportation support and a graduation gift once the course is complete. North Coast Opportunities will submit invoices to the County within 10 days of the end of the quarter. The County will submit for reimbursement through HCD. Once reimbursement is received, a payment will be processed to NCO.

Approve Subrecipient Agreement to provide CDBG funding in Support of the Build Program by North Coast Opportunities, Inc. in the amount of $280,374 and authorize the Chair to sign

On January 24, 2023, the County of Lake entered into an agreement with Community Development Services (CDS) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) support of the Microenterprise Technical Assistance Program in the amount of $232,550. These funds were awarded to the County of Lake grant number 20-CDBG-12082 on May 26, 2021, by Housing and Community Development (HCD). This Microenterprise Technical Assistance Program assists entrepreneurs and existing small businesses with up to five employees, to obtain free technical assistance with marketing, accessing capital, credit repair assistance and other features of business ownership. The Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 2024-30 on March 12, 2024, to submit an application to HCD to expand the Microenterprise Technical Assistance Program. That application was approved by HCD, and the County of Lake was granted allowance to utilize available program income funds August 20, 2024, grant number 22-CDBG-PI-00047. On June 11, 2024, Amendment No. 1 to the contract for services between the County of Lake and Community Development Services (CDS) was approved by the Board with a not to exceed amount of $372,232. There was a clerical error where the entire amount of $335,000 for Activity Delivery was not captured. This Amendment No. 2 will correct that error and increase the not to exceed amount to $567,550.

Approve Amendment No. 2 to Service Agreement Between the County of Lake and Community Development Services (CDS)

BHC Heritage Oaks, Inc. provides acute psychiatric inpatient services that are not otherwise available in Lake County and serves as a critical placement resource when local or regional beds are unavailable. The facility is Medi-Cal certified and is utilized to ensure timely access to medically necessary inpatient psychiatric care for eligible beneficiaries when a lower level of care is not clinically appropriate. Because patient placement depends on clinical need, bed availability, and state licensure, competitive bidding is not practicable for these services. Accordingly, this contract is exempt from competitive procurement requirements pursuant to Lake County Purchasing Ordinance �38.2(2). During Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25, a total of 27 Lake County clients received acute inpatient psychiatric hospitalization services, accounting for 276 total bed days. This equates to an average of approximately 10.23 bed days per month and an average length of stay of approximately 10.22 bed days per client. Utilization reflects time-limited inpatient placements authorized based on medical necessity, with discharge planning focused on transitioning individuals to appropriate lower levels of care as soon as clinically feasible. The total cost associated with acute inpatient psychiatric hospitalization services for this utilization period was approximately $290,635.78, resulting in an average cost of approximately $10,764.29 per client. Acute inpatient psychiatric services remain a critical component of Lake County's behavioral health continuum of care, particularly for individuals experiencing severe psychiatric symptoms that cannot be safely managed in outpatient or residential settings. Lake County Behavioral Health Services continues to prioritize crisis stabilization, diversion strategies, and step-down placements when clinically appropriate to manage utilization and control costs while ensuring access to medically necessary care.

Approve the Agreement Between County of Lake and BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital, Inc. for Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Services and Professional Services Associated with Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalization in the amount of $300,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.

On January 7, 2024, your Board approved Supplemental Services Agreement One with Geo-Logic Associates to provide professional design services in support of the development of the next two phases of expansion at the Eastlake Landfill. The agreement expires on January 7, 2026. Staff has prepared an amendment to extend the term of the agreement through December 31, 2027. No other aspects of the agreement are being modified.

Approve Amendment One to Supplemental Services Agreement One between the County of Lake and Geo-Logic Associates for Eastlake Landfill Expansion Phase Two and Three Design Services; and authorize the Chair to sign

The Lake County Sheriff's Office requests your Boards' approval on the attached purchase with Command Sourcing Inc., for Fiscal Year 2025/2026, to address the growing issue of contraband being smuggled into the jail through mail marked as inmate legal mail. Because legal mail cannot be opened by staff, individuals increasingly exploit it to introduce drug-soaked paper and other concealed materials that threaten the safety of inmates and staff. It should be noted; the contraband legal mail is not being sent in by legitimate attorneys. The scanner allows staff to scan sealed legal mail without opening it, ensuring full compliance with attorney-client confidentiality while providing a reliable method to detect hidden contraband. This technology significantly reduces security risks, prevents contraband-related incidents, and aligns our jail with best practices in correctional facility security. On August 13, 2025, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued for an Inmate Mail Scanner. The RFP was posted on the Lake County Sheriff's website and sent to the following vendors: * 908 Devices * Charmtex * Command Sourcing * Eclipse * Pigeonly responded via website. A Consultant Selection Board (CSB), consisting of Lt. Jason, Findley, Sgt. Jared Bussard, John Moreta, Mikala Knoll and Kristy Moore was convened and a recommendation was made to contract with Command Sourcing, Inc. $135,000 is budgeted in the Sheriff/Jail budget with revenue received through the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) with no cost to the County general fund. It is requested Your Board approve the purchase of an inmate mail scanner in an amount not to exceed $120,000 and authorize the Sheriff or his designee to sign a purchase order.

(a) Approve the purchase of the RaySecur MailSecur MS300 mail scanner from Command Sourcing Inc., in an amount not to exceed $120,000 and (b) Authorize the Sheriff or his designee to sign the Purchase Order.

The Housing Disability and Advocacy Program (HDAP) program provides temporary housing and social security disability advocacy to Lake County residents who are unhoused or at risk of losing housing, who appear to meet Social Security disability criteria, and are not currently receiving Social Security benefits. HDAP is not an entitlement program. The number of people we can help is limited to the funding available to us, first-come, first-serve. HDAP is not currently an annual state allocation. Each year the state determines if additional HDAP funds will be made available. Currently, the HDAP program is funded for FY 25/26 in the amount of $222,919 (two hundred twenty-two thousand, nine hundred nineteen dollars). This includes current FY 25/26 funds and roll-over funding from past years. Social Services launched HDAP in FY 25/26 and is on track to spend all current funding. Social Security advocacy can be a two-to-three-year timeframe from application to approval of benefits. Current funding must be held in reserve to serve currently enrolled community members. CDSS has offered additional funding to Counties for FY 26/27 and Lake County can receive an additional $275,000 (two hundred seventy-five thousand dollars) of state-only funds, provided your board approves our acceptance. This funding will allow us to more than double the number of Lake County's residents we can potentially move to permanent housing and income stability.

Social Services respectfully requests your board approve acceptance of $275,000 additional Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) funding for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.

Annual appointment of the Lake County Board of Supervisors Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026.

Appoint Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026.

Administer the Oath of Office to Thomas Feimer as Chief Public Defender

DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2026 AS HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH IN LAKE COUNTY WHEREAS, human trafficking is a serious crime that affects people of all races, age, and gender; and WHEREAS, human trafficking is a borderless crime against individuals that violates the most basic human rights and deprives victims of human dignity and denies freedom to 32 million people around the world; and WHEREAS, human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry globally; and WHEREAS, California ranks first among the states in the number of potential reports of human trafficking; and WHEREAS, a serious form of human trafficking involves the exploitation of children and youth for commercial sex acts. It is imperative that our young people and their families learn how to recognize risks and resist predators who use coercion and threats to manipulate children and young adults into sex and labor trafficking; and WHEREAS, Lake Family Resource Center is instrumental in leading the way in the County of Lake in addressing human trafficking by providing 24-hour hotline services, and continuing support, advocacy and accompaniment to survivors; and WHEREAS, preventing human trafficking in Lake County must include active public and private efforts to help recognize and acknowledge existence; and it is time to start conversations, take appropriate action and support one another to create a safer environment for all residents; and WHEREAS, many organizations such as the District Attorney's Office, Sheriff's Office, Lakeport Police Department, Clearlake Police Department, our seven local Pomo Tribes, and Lake Family Resource Center are committed to ending Human Trafficking in Lake County and provide essential crisis intervention and prevention services to all members of our community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the month of January 2026 is designated as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Lake County, and our community is urged to support the efforts of the agencies assisting victims of human trafficking and urges all local governments, schools, businesses and community members to be aware and report any suspicious activity to local police departments and help shine the light on trafficking.

Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Lake County

On May 18, 2021, your Board granted conceptual approval for the purchase of 11.65-acre property adjacent to the Eastlake Landfill in Clearlake to support long term landfill expansion and operational needs. The Board appointed negotiating team has completed the required steps in the acquisition process, including securing an appraisal of the property, obtaining environmental input from Environmental Health, coordinating review of the Preliminary Title Report, and negotiating the purchase terms with the property owner, Pestoni Group Enterprises, for a price of $58,250.00. The proposed acquisition includes portions of APN 010-053-11 and APN 010-053-14 immediately adjoining the Eastlake Landfill site. Public Services staff have worked closely with County Counsel, Environmental Health, and the Community Development Department to review environmental considerations, title matters, and conformity with the County policy. Approval of the Purchase Agreement and Resolution will allow the County to move forward with securing the land necessary for future landfill capacity. Upon approval by your Board, Public Services will work with the title company to complete escrow, finalize documents for recordation, coordinate the required Certificate of Acknowledgment, and request issuance of payment through the Auditor-Controller's Office. Risk Management will also be notified to add the property to the County's insurance policies following close of escrow.

A) Approve the Agreement for the Purchase of Real Property Adjacent to the Eastlake Landfill in Clearlake; and B) Adopt the Resolution Accepting and Recordation of Grant Deed.

The Housing Element (HE) is a chapter of the Lake County General Plan. It is updated every seven years, as required by state law. The HE describes the County housing demographics, identifies obstacles to housing development, and lists policies and actions to take to lower these obstacles, and encourage housing development. The Lake County General Plan Housing Element (Sixth Cycle, 2019-2027), was approved by the Board on March 26, 2019, and found to be in substantial compliance with Housing Element Law by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on September 16, 2020. The Housing Element contains numerous policies and programs to support housing development in the unincorporated areas of the county. Department Staff have been in ongoing contact with HCD regarding the implementation of a number of Housing Element policies and actions. Policy HE-58 is the first of six HE Implementation Actions to be accomplished within the next few months. HCD requested HE-58 be separated from the larger implementation project in order to lessen its timeline. As such, on November 13, 2025, Staff brought a Draft Ordinance for the Planning Commission's recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding implementation of Policy HE-58. On November 18, 2025, the Board approved the first reading of the ordinance, with adoption following on December 9, 2025. This draft ordinance and policy complete the County's list of implementation tasks for the Sixth Cycle Housing Element. The Planning Commission approved a recommendation of approval of both the draft ordinance and policy at the December 11, 2025 meeting. PROPOSED ORDINANCE Table 1, Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments Existing HE Policy Proposed Zoning Amendments or Other Actions for Implementation HE-6: County shall develop policies and procedures to give priority or expedited processing to residential developments that include a significant portion of units restricted to very-low, low-, or moderate-income households. No zoning amendment needed, but CDD staff have prepared a written internal policy for adoption (Attachment 1). HE-38: The County shall consider adopting amendments to the zoning ordinance that would allow additional residential development in community commercial areas, where appropriate services area available. Amend Article 19: Community Commercial (C2) to allow several types of residential housing development with reduced development standards. HE-59: The Zoning Ordinance shall be amended to allow supportive housing by right in Commercial or other zoning designations that have access to support services. Amend the following articles to allow supportive housing by-right: 9 Suburban Reserve (SR); 10, Single-Family Residential (R1); 11 Two-Family Residential (R2); 12 Multi-Family Residential (R3); 13 Planned Development Residential (PDR); 18 Local Commercial (CL); 19 Community Commercial (C2) Amend Article 68 to add "Supportive Services" definition. HE-60: The Zoning Ordinance shall be amended to set the maximum stay in an emergency shelter at 180 days, and to remove the requirement that such shelters not be located within 300 feet of one another. Amend Article 27 to remove setback to other facilities; remove parking requirements; remove minimum number of beds required, increase maximum length of stays. HE-61: The Zoning Ordinance shall be amended to accommodate agricultural employee housing of 6 to 12 units or up to 36 beds in all zones permitting agriculture as a permitted use. Amend the following articles to allow agricultural employee housing with a Minor Use Permit: Article 4: Agricultural Preserve District (APZ); Article 5: Agricultural District (A); Article 6: Timberland Preserve District (TPZ); Article 7: Rural Lands District (RL); Article 8: Rural Residential District (RR) Amend Article 27 to allow Agricultural Employee Housing with a Minor Use Permit Amend Article 68 to add "Agricultural Employee Housing" definition HE-71: The Zoning Ordinance shall be amended to allow residential unit(s) located on the second story or higher, limited to one (1) dwelling unit per 1,000 square feet of commercial floor area, and subject to the parking requirements of Section 21-46 with a Minor Use Permit Amend Article 19 to remove the Minor Use Permit requirement and allow by right. Also remove parking requirements. HE-72: The County will amend the Zoning Ordinance to remove the minor use permit requirement for multi-family developments with 20 or more units, to remove the constraint on development and possible barrier to construction of affordable housing units. Amend Articles 12, Multi-Family Residential (R3) and Article 19 Community Commercial (C2) to remove Minor Use Permit requirement for multifamily with 20+ units HE-73: Per AB 101 (2019), review the County's zoning ordinance and make revisions if necessary, to allow low barrier navigation centers for the homeless per Government Code 65660-65668. Amend Article 19 Community Commercial District (C2) to allow low barrier navigation centers by-right, subject to objective development standards Add definition of "Low Barrier Navigation Center" to Article 68 Environmental Review: The series of Municipal Code text amendments, as required by State law to implement the County's Housing Element, would not result in a significant effect on the environment, as they do not automatically grant any entitlements or include specific development proposals. All future development is required to obtain applicable permits such as Building Permits, Zoning Clearances, Grading Permits, Environmental Health Clearances, Air Quality Permits, etc. which contain regulations intended to protect the environment and ensure health and safety. Additionally, future development that is not ministerial would be subject to CEQA review. For these reasons, it can be seen with certainty that the proposed text amendments would not result in a significant effect on the environment, and the proposed revisions to the Municipal Code are exempt from further review under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).

Staff recommends the Board 1) approve the first reading of the ordinance, to be read in title only; and 2) advance the ordinance to the next available Board agenda; and 3) Adopt the internal CDD policy for implementation of HE-6 (Attachment 2).

Please see the attached Committee Assignment sheet which displays the 2025 Board of Supervisors Committee appointments and proposed 2026 committee members to be considered. A newly formed committee, the Redbud Fire Safe Council, has been added to the list and Supervisors Sabatier and Owen have been the elected members to serve. Your Board appointed new members to the Rural County Representatives of CA (RCRC) in November, and this information has been updated on the Committee Assignments roster.

Appoint recommended 2026 Committee Assignments for Members of the Board of Supervisors.

As you will recall, during your Board's discussion connected to consideration of implementation of Community Choice Aggregation, interest was expressed by multiple Supervisors in developing an energy strategy and/or policy for the County of Lake. Toward that end, the concept of forming an Ad Hoc County Energy Policy Committee was raised. Topics that could be addressed by such a Committee include County policy for intake and management of energy projects, consulting on matters of statewide or federal energy policy that affect Lake County interests, siting of geothermal and other energy projects, initiatives to mitigate high energy costs, and partnerships to analyze possible environmental impacts of energy development. In connection to this item, Deputy County Administrative Officer, Benjamin Rickelman, will provide a brief update on energy-focused considerations that have arisen since your Board's discussion of October 2025. This is timely, as rapid increases in electricity demand of the past five years are projected to continue, and additional investment in geothermal technologies is expected to meet Statewide energy goals. This Ad Hoc Committee would be tasked with providing strategic input and recommendations for your Board to consider in the development of an energy policy. Staff recommends representatives on this Committee include at least the following: * Two Supervisors; * County Administrative Officer (or designee); * Community Development Director (or designee); * Public Services Director (or designee); * Treasurer (or designee); and * Deputy County Administrative Officer (Economic Development)

Approve Formation of a Lake County Ad Hoc Energy Policy Committee

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.

(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): The following Advisory Boards and Commissions have vacancies and applications for consideration have been received. Building Board of Appeals Five (5) Vacancies: General * Paul Bleuss * Jeff Foster * Autumn Lancaster * Roberta MacIntyre * Patrick Reitz Cobb Municipal Advisory Council (CAC) Three (3) Vacancies: General * Darlene Warner East Region Town Hall (ERTH) Two (2) Vacancies: One (1) Clearlake Oaks Keys Property Association; One (1) Member-at-Large * Lori Correia * Maria Kann * Donna Mackiewicz Lake County Ag Advisory Committee Seven (7) Vacancies: Four (4) Crop Grower; One (1) Organic Farmer; Two (2) Ag Processor * Bruce Merrilees * Pat Scully * Sharron Zoller Vector Control District Board of Trustees Three (3) Vacancies: General * Robert Bostock * Francis Lincoln * Ronald Nagy NOTE: Per the By-Laws, the Board of Supervisors may appoint to 2 or 4 year terms; historically it has been 4 years Western Region Town Hall (WRTH) Three (3) Vacancies: One (1) Member-at-Large, one (1) Public Members - Nice, and one (1) Public Member - Blue Lakes/Bachelor Valley * Timothy Chiara * David Eby

Appoint qualified applicants to the specified advisory board.