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Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, March 24, 2026

9:00 AM · Board Chambers

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1. Call to Order

2. Moment of Silence

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Consideration of Extra Items Not Appearing on the Posted Agenda

5. Approval of the Consent Agenda

5.1a) Adopt the Resolution authorizing the County of Lake to submit the application and participate in the Prohousing Designation Program; b) Adopt the Resolution to apply for and allow for the receipt of Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program funds; c) Approve the County of Lake Homeless Encampment one-page summary and authorize the Chair to sign; and d) Authorize the County Administrative Officer to sign the Prohousing Designation Program application, the Public Participation Checklist, and the Prohousing Incentive Program application Resolution passed on consent
Staff memo

Date: March 24, 2026 · From: Susan Parker, County Administrative Officer Lisa Judd, Deputy County Administrative Officer - Housing Mireya Turner, Community Development Director

Executive Summary

The County of Lake has an opportunity to become a Prohousing Designated jurisdiction in the state of California, which provides a competitive advantage for grant funding opportunities and further demonstrates the County's commitment to the development of affordable housing in the community. Jurisdictions awarded a Prohousing Designation will receive a competitive advantage on some affordable housing and infrastructure grant programs, including the Prohousing Incentive Program, Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities Program, Transformative Climate Communities, and the Infill Incentive Grant Program. Staff requests your Board's approval to apply for the Prohousing Designation Program (PDP) and the Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) and the adoption of the proposed Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program. Additionally, staff requests your Board's approval of the one-page summary that outlines its treatment of homeless encampments on public property and that it complies with and will continue to comply with the constitutional rights of persons experiencing homelessness. This one-page summary demonstrates "best practices for the treatment of unhoused individuals camping on public property, consistent with the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness "7 Principles of Addressing Encampments."

Recommended Action

a) Adopt the Resolution authorizing the County of Lake to submit the application and participate in the Prohousing Designation Program; b) Adopt the Resolution to apply for and allow for the receipt of Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program funds; c) Approve the County of Lake Homeless Encampment one-page summary and authorize the Chair to sign; and d) Authorize the County Administrative Officer to sign the Prohousing Designation Program application, the Public Participation Checklist, and the Prohousing Incentive Program application.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery Economic Development Infrastructure County Workforce Community Collaboration

5.2Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding Between Lake County Behavioral Health Services and the Lake County Continuum of Care for Collaborative Applicant and Lead Agency Services and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement passed on consent
Staff memo

Date: March 24, 2026 · From: Elise Jones, Director of Behavioral Health Services

Executive Summary

On February 27, 2024, Lake County Behavioral Health Services entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lake County Continuum of Care for Collaborative Applicant and Lead Agency services. This amendment adds provisions for LCBHS staff to conduct street outreach activities as part of the Encampment Resolution Grant awarded to the Lake County Continuum of Care by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Under this amendment, LCBHS will provide outreach to unsheltered individuals, coordinate encampment engagement and closure activities, provide referrals to housing and supportive services, and document services through the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Approval of this amendment will allow LCBHS to formally carry out outreach activities funded through the Encampment Resolution Grant and support coordinated efforts to transition unsheltered individuals into stable housing.

Recommended Action

Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding Between Lake County Behavioral Health Services and the Lake County Continuum of Care for Collaborative Applicant and Lead Agency Services and authorize the Chair to sign.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents

5.3Approve Update to the Bylaws of the Big Valley Advisory Council (BVAC) Action Item pulled on consent Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo

Date: March 24, 2026 · From: Johanna DeLong, Assistant Clerk of the Board

Executive Summary

(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): I am requesting your Board consider and approve an update to the Bylaws of the Big Valley Advisory Council (BVAC). For your reference, the update is Section 4, Article 1 in its entirety.

Recommended Action

Approve Update to the Bylaws of the Big Valley Advisory Council (BVAC)

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Community Collaboration

On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved Bylaws of the Big Valley Advisory Council (BVAC). The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Crandell, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Clerk’s notes: Chair Rasmussen introduced the item to the Board. Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.4Approve the 2026-2027 Juvenile Justice Realignment Block Grant Plan Action Item passed on consent
Staff memo

Date: March 24, 2026 · From: Chief Probation Officer Wendy Mondfrans

Executive Summary

Each year, the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC) is required to create a Plan about how juvenile justice dollars received by the County are spent pursuant to Government Code 30061. The Chief Probation Officer is the Chair of the JJCC. On March 12, 2026, the JJCC approved this year's plan. Attached for review, is this year's plan.

Recommended Action

Approve the 2026-2027 Juvenile Justice Realignment Block Grant Plan

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Public Safety

5.5Authorize Probation Department to apply for Prop 64 Cohort 4 funding and designate the Chief Probation Officer as the authorized individual to sign the grant application and enter into the grant agreement on behalf of Lake County Action Item pulled on consent Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo

Date: March 24, 2026 · From: Chief Probation Officer Wendy Mondfrans

Executive Summary

The State of California through the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) has released a request for proposals for the Proposition 64 Health & Safety Grant, Cohort 4. This is one of the primary programs permitting local jurisdictions to apply for discretionary cannabis tax revenue collected by the State of California. There is total available funding of $125 million. Local, medium-sized jurisdictions can request up to $4.5 million in funding. We anticipate requesting that amount. Probation and the Community Development Department (CDD) are working together on the application, and the funds would benefit both departments. If 70% of the application request is dedicated to public safety and enforcement, Lake County will receive bonus points in the application process. Because of this, we are requesting more than 70% to be used for public safety and enforcement by both of our departments. The rest of the request is dedicated to Youth Development/Youth Prevention and Intervention. Lake County received Cohort 3 funding, and CDD is the Lead Public Agency for that Cohort. BSCC does not allow the Lead Public Agency to be duplicated from cohort to cohort. As such, the departments agreed that Probation would be the lead for this Cohort. Like other Proposition 64 grants, the State is offering a narrow application window, with this proposal being due March 30, 2026. Probation and CDD have been working together to ensure the application will be completed and submitted prior to that deadline.

Recommended Action

Authorize Probation Department to apply for Prop 64 Cohort 4 funding and designate the Chief Probation Officer as the authorized individual to sign the grant application and enter into the grant agreement on behalf of Lake County.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents Public Safety Community Collaboration

On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, Authorized the Probation Department to apply for Prop 64 Cohort 4 funding and designated the Chief Probation Officer as the authorized individual to sign the grant application and enter into the grant agreement on behalf of Lake County. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Crandell, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Clerk’s notes: Chief Probation Officer Wendy Mondfrans presented the item to the Board. Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Tom Lajcik, Lisa, and Margaux Kambara. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.6Authorize the Interim Public Works Director / Assistant Purchasing Agent to sign a Purchase Order not to exceed $401,125.00 for the Purchase of a John Deere Motor Grader for County Road Maintenance Action Item passed on consent
Staff memo

Date: March 24, 2026 · From: Lars Ewing, Interim Public Works Director

Executive Summary

The adopted FY 25/26 mid-year budget for Budget Unit 3011, Roads, includes an appropriation for the replacement of one motor grader. The current grader is a 1995 model with over 11,000 hours and the transmission has failed. Due to California Air Resources Board compliance, it is not worth repairing the transmission because the existing engine will be phased out for small fleet use in 2028. Staff secured a quote from Pape Machinery of Rohnert Park for a John Deere 670 P-Tier Motor Grader. The purchase is proposed through Sourcewell's cooperative purchasing program with John Deere, Sourcewell contract number 011723-JDC. Pape Machinery is the authorized John Deere dealer for the Lake County area. Consequently, the competitive bidding requirements of the County have been satisfied in accordance with the County's purchasing code section 2-38.4.

Recommended Action

Authorize the Interim Public Works Director / Assistant Purchasing Agent to sign a Purchase Order not to exceed $401,125.00 to Pape Machinery, Inc. for the purchase of a John Deere 670 P-Tier Motor Grader.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Public Safety Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery Infrastructure County Workforce

5.7(a) Approve Modified Agreement between the Lake County Sheriff's Department and U.S. Forest Service for 2026 annual operating and financial plan, in the amount of $20,500 for Pillsbury Patrol; $2,000 for dispatch services; and $7,500 for Controlled Substance Operations, and (b) authorize the Sheriff and the Chair to sign. Action Item passed on consent Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo

Date: March 3, 2026 · From: Luke Bingham, Sheriff/Coroner

Recommended Action

(a) Approve Modified Agreement between the Lake County Sheriff's Department and U.S. Forest Service for 2026 annual operating and financial plan, in the amount of $20,500 for Pillsbury Patrol; $2,000 for dispatch services; and $7,500 for Controlled Substance Operations, and (b) authorize the Sheriff and the Chair to sign.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved consent agenda items 5.1 through 5.7 with the exception of items 5.3 and 5.5 which were pulled for further discussion. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Crandell, Pyska, and Rasmussen

6. Timed Items

6.19:02 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: Public Members Maya Lynn, Tom Flannigan, Steve Zurker, Lisa Benavides, Jodi, Skiela Laiwa, and Hilary Mosher spoke.
6.29:03 A.M. - Pet of the Week Presentation
no itemized roll call in the official record
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Animal Care and Control Officer Francisco Pelayo Moreno presented the pet of the week to the Board. Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.39:05 A.M. - a) Consideration of a State Legislative Update; and b) Consideration of a Presentation on H.R. 1 Presentation
no itemized roll call in the official record
Staff memo

Date: March 24, 2026 · From: Susan Parker, County Administrative Officer Stephen L. Carter, Jr., Assistant County Administrative Officer Matthew Rothstein, Chief Deputy County Administrative Officer Trevor Mockel, Administrative Analyst Rachael Dillman Parsons, Social Services Director

Executive Summary

a) As members of your Board may be aware, February 20, 2026, was the deadline for State Legislators to introduce bills. With new (reduced) limits of 35 bills per member this session, the total was slightly lower than recent years. Legislators introduced about 1,700 bills, of which approximately 600 were spot bills. Those spot bills do not yet contain substantive language, and will need to be amended. Committee hearings have started, and beginning in earnest in late March, with most bills heard in April. As expected, the Legislature introduced many bills on topics the Board of Supervisors identified as priorities: health and human services (including responses to HR 1), wildfires and property insurance, funding for resources and infrastructure, housing, water reliability and invasive species, homelessness, economic development (including broadband and geothermal), and funding to implement Proposition 36. The County's legislative advocates from Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Gross & Leoni have reviewed these bills to prepare recommendations regarding those the County should consider supporting and opposing. Geoff Neill will be present, via Zoom, to present this State Legislative Update. Staff look forward to your Board's robust discussion, and Mr. Neill will be very happy to respond to any questions you have. Your Board may consider providing Direction to Staff, as appropriate. b) As your board is aware, since January 2025, government shutdowns, federal funding freezes, rapid policy changes, and ongoing litigation have caused significant instability in social programs. H.R. 1, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill", enacted on July 4, 2025, includes significant changes to various social programs and funding. Programs impacted include: * Medi-Cal Partnership health plan, federally known as Medicaid. * CalFresh EBT food, federally known as SNAP, and * Covered California health plan marketplace subsidies and advanced premium tax credits, federally known as the Affordable Care Act and often referred to as "Obamacare." The Governor's proposed 2026-27 budget, released January 9, 2026, does not adequately address the burden of federal changes, proposing to pass unsustainable costs directly to counties. As it stands, Lake County Social Services will not be able to maintain our current level of services. Vital safety net programs for the most vulnerable in our community, the elderly, disabled, veterans, and children, are threatened. Our local economy will be damaged. Access to healthcare for all Lake County residents' will be reduced. Social Services, in partnership with Public Health and Behavioral Health, will present a summary of anticipated impacts, including mitigation strategies, accompanied by a detailed report for your consideration and legislative advocacy.

Recommended Action

Informational report. Consider Direction to Staff, as appropriate.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents Public Safety Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery Economic Development Infrastructure Community Collaboration Business Process Efficiency Clear Lake

Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Chief Deputy County Administrative Officer Matthew Rothstein introduced the item to the Board. Nielsen Merksemer Representative Geoff Neill and Social Services Director Rachael Dillman-Parsons spoke. Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.49:30 A.M. - Consideration of Presentation of the Semi-Annual Employee Service Awards for the County of Lake Ceremonial Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
Staff memo

Date: March 24, 2026 · From: Susan Parker, County Administrative Officer Pam Samac, Human Resources Director

Executive Summary

The Board of Supervisors presents the semi-annual Employee Service Awards for the County of Lake to recognize years of service.

Recommended Action

Ceremonial item only. No action to be taken.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: County Workforce

Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Human Resources Director Pam Samac introduced the item to the Board. Animal Care and Control Director Ray Smith, Auditor Controller Jenavive Herrington, Behavioral Health Director Elise Jones, Community Development Director Mireya Turner, Human Resources Technology Technician Jessie Preusser, Health Services Director Anthony Arton, Information Technology Director Shane French, County Librarian Christopher Veach, Chief Probation Officer Wendy Mondfrans, Interim Public Works Director Lars Ewing, Undersheriff Corey Paulich, Social Service Director Rachael Dillman Parsons, Special Districts Administrator, Water Resources Director Pawan Upadhyay, Assistant County Administrative Officer Stephen Carter, and Chair Rasmussen Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.510:15 A.M – Consideration for Hearing on Account and Proposed Assessment of Abatement Costs for properties abated under a CalRecycle Grant:(a) 7840 Hyde St Nice (APN 030-233-24); Property Owner: Margaret and Rodney Bomar, TTE; (b) 2560 Fall St Nice (APN 030-071-06); Property Owner: Charles Catalina; (c) 7769 Main St Nice (APN 030-174-26); Property Owner: William and Paula Pearson; (d) 7756 Main St., Nice (APN 030-173-18); Property Owner: Emily and Pilot Smith; (e) 7762 Main St, Nice (APN 030-173-08); Property Owner: Jean Donselman; (f) 7771 Main St Nice (APN 030-174-25); Property Owner: William and Paul Pearson; (g) 2826 Bush St Nice (APN 030-142-03); Property Owner: Levi and Rachel Mentz; and (h) 2830 Bush St Nice (APN 030-142-04); Property Owner: Elsa and Albera Hendrix Action Item Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo

Date: March 24, 2026 · From: Mireya G. Turner, Community Development Director Marcus Beltramo, Code Enforcement Manager

Executive Summary

Code Enforcement is seeking Board of Supervisor approval to record liens against the subject properties to recover the costs of several abatements conducted under a CalRecycle grant obtained by Code Enforcement to pay for the abatement and clean-up of properties in the unincorporated areas of the County identified to have illegal dumping. As part of the requirements for the grant, the County is to record a lien against the real property in favor of CalRecycle with a priority or first lien position, so that Cal-Recycle may recover grant funds expended for the trash removal. Code Enforcement is allowed to record a lien against the property in a subordinate or second lien position to recover administrative costs associated with the cleanup of the illegal dump site. In accordance with Lake County Code Chapter 13, Article I, Section 13-42, the Board of Supervisors shall hear and consider the account and proposed assessment, together with objections and protests thereto. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Board may make such modifications and revisions of the proposed account and assessment as it deems just and may order the account and proposed assessment confirmed or denied, in whole or in part or as modified and revised. Property Information: Each property is a vacant lot, located in the hills of Nice, CA. All properties are zoned Rural Residential "RR". Purpose: To provide for single-family residential development in a semi-rural setting along with limited agriculture. The following regulations shall apply in all "RR" districts. Assessment Information (all information is according to County records): 2560 Fall St - Default date 6/30/2020, a "Power to sell" has been recorded with the Lake County Tax Collectors Office. 2830 Bush St. - Default date of 6/30/2005, delinquent taxes in the amount of $2,978.31. A "Power to Sell" has been recorded with the Lake County Tax Collectors Office. Investigation Background and Fact(s): Properties and sites were identified by members of the public and Code Enforcement with knowledge of the area. For each property a site visit was conducted and observed on each property was the existence of trash and/or rubbish. Notices of Nuisance and Orders to Abate were issued against each property for violations of: the existence trash, rubbish, refuse, or waste matter. All notices provide for a thirty (30) day correction period and a twenty-one day appeal period. Code Enforcement was able to establish contact with the property owners for: 7771 Main St; 7769 Main St;; 2830 Bush St; and 7840 Hyde St. These property owners executed a "Right-of-Entry-Permit" which provides consent and permission for Code Enforcement to access the property for the purpose of abatement and that the property owner acknowledges that the costs of the abatement will be recorded as a lien at to the property. Code Enforcement obtained Inspection and Abatement warrants signed by a Lake County judge for: 2560 Fall St; 2830 Bush St Abatement: Between April 2025 and June 2025, abatements were performed for the properties mentioned in this memo. The abatements involved removal of trash from the ground. The contractor cost of the abatement, administrative recovery costs, and total abatement costs are as follows: * 7840 Hyde St Nice / APN# 030-233-24 - Contractor Cost - $1,300.00 / Administrative Costs - $219.37 (Attachment A -Site photos, NONOTA, Invoice, Task Sheet) * 2560 Fall St Nice / APN# 030-071-06 - Contractor Cost - $700.00 / Administrative Costs - $529.18 (Attachment B -Site photos, NONOTA, Invoice, Task Sheet) * 7769 Main St Nice / APN# 030-174-26 - Contractor Cost - $1,250.00 / Administrative Costs - $262.99 (Attachment C -Site photos, NONOTA, Invoice, Task Sheet) * 7771 Main St Nice / APN# 030-174-25 - Contractor Cost - $1,250.00 / Administrative Costs - $276.46 (Attachment D -Site photos, NONOTA, Invoice, Task Sheet)) * 2826 Bush St Nice / APN# 030-142-03 - Contractor Cost $500.00 / Administrative Costs - $219.37 (Attachment E - Site photos, NONOTA, Invoice, Task Sheet)) * 2830 Bush St Nice / APN# 030-142-04 - Contractor Cost $1,500.00 / Administrative Costs - $532.39 (Attachment F - Site photos, NONOTA, Invoice, Task Sheet)) County Witness(es): Marcus Beltramo, Code Enforcement Manager Norman Valdez III, Code Enforcement Program Coordinator Damien Marks, Staff Services Analyst

Recommended Action

Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the following lien amounts and direct staff to record a lien against the property with the Lake County Recorders Office, after recordation, the lien shall be delivered to the County Auditor who shall enter the amount of the lien on the assessment roll as special assessments. * 7840 Hyde St Nice (APN 030-233-24) - in the amount of $1,519.37 * 2560 Fall St Nice (APN 030-071-06) - in the amount of $1,229.18 * 7769 Main St Nice (APN 030-174-26) - in the amount of $762.99 * 7771 Main St Nice (APN 030-174-25) - in the amount of $1,526.46 * 2826 Bush St Nice (APN 030-142-03) - in the amount of $719.37 * 2830 Bush St Nice (APN 030-142-04) - in the amount of $2,032.39

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents Public Safety Economic Development

On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved and confirmed the assessments and directed staff to record a lien on the properties with the Recorder's Office and after recordation the lien shall be delivered to the County Auditor who shall enter the amount of the lien on the assessment roll as special assessments on the following addresses: 7840 Hyde St Nice (APN 030-233-24) in the amount of $1,519.37; 2560 Fall St Nice (APN 030-071-06) in the amount of $1,229.18; 2826 Bush St Nice (APN 030-142-03) in the amount of $719.37; and 2830 Bush St Nice (APN 030-142-04) in the amount of $2,032.39. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Crandell, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Clerk’s notes: Deputy Community Development Director Shannon Walker-Smith introduced the item to the Board. Code Enforcement Manager Marcus Beltramo presented the PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.610:30 A.M. - HEARING - Consideration of Request for Hearing before the Board of Supervisors for: 4258 Lakeshore Blvd, Lakeport (APN 029-151-28); and 4270 Lakeshore Blvd, Lakeport ( APN# 029-151-37); Requestor: Steve Wratislaw Action Item Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Owen: abstain Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo

Date: March 24, 2026 · From: Mireya G. Turner, Community Development Director Marcus Beltramo, Code Enforcement Manager

Executive Summary

Steve Wratislaw (Wratislaw), a property owner with 50% interest (per County records) in the subject properties, has requested a hearing in front of the Board of Supervisors regarding a Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate (NONOTA) issued against the subject properties for the reason(s) stated in his written request. (Exhibit A - Appeal) On February 20, 2026, Lake County Code Enforcement (CE) issued a NONOTA against the properties located at 4258 Lakeshore Blvd, Lakeport, CA and 4270 Lakeshore Blvd, Lakeport, CA for violation(s) of the Lake County Code (LCC) pertaining to: (1) use of land, buildings, and premises operated, maintained, contrary to the Lake County Zoning Ordinance and/or Chapter 5 building regulations; (2) unpermitted structures; (3) existence of inoperable, dismantled, or wrecked vehicles; and (4) items causing an unsightly appearance or creates other potential health hazards or public nuisance. Property / Background Information: 4258 Lakeshore Blvd - is a vacant, unimproved lot. (Exhibit B - Property Map) Ownership Information as reflected by County Records: Steve Wratislaw - 50%; Wratislaw Revocable Trust 2007 - 50%. County records reflect on 12/29/2000 a Grant Deed was recorded granting interest in the property to Wratislaw; on 5/9/2003 an Interspousal Grant Deed was recorded granting interest to Victoria Wratislaw & Steve Wratislaw; on 3/7/2007 a Quitclaim Deed was recorded releasing and forever quitclaiming interest to Victoria L. Wratislaw, Trustee of the Victoria L. Wratislaw Revocable Trust of 2007. Code Enforcement has not been able to locate or make contact Victoria Wratislaw based on the information listed with County records and she was not present during any site visits. Land Use: Operations for a pile driving and general engineering business; storage of items and materials related and unrelated to the business operations. Zoning Designation: "R1" Single Family Residential; Primary Purpose: to establish areas for individual residential dwelling units at relatively low densities where the traditional neighborhood character of single-family units prevail. Lot Size: Approximately 0.72 acres in size. Building Permit Information: On 11/8/2013, a "Notice of Non-compliance" was recorded for failure to complete building permit #02-03-1329, to replace pilings. (Exhibit C - Notice of Non-compliance) 4270 Lakeshore Blvd - is mostly a vacant lot, with an unpermitted improvement / structure (constructed sometime in 2022, 2023) (Exhibit B - Property Map) Ownership Information as reflected by County Records: Steve Wratislaw - 50%; Wratislaw Revocable Trust 2007 - 50%. County records reflect a Grant Deed was recorded on 12/29/2000 with interest in the property being granted to Wratislaw; on 5/9/2003 an Interspousal Grant Deed was recorded granting interest to Victoria Wratislaw & Steve Wratislaw; on 3/7/2007 a Quitclaim Deed was recorded releasing and forever quitclaiming interest to Victoria L. Wratislaw, Trustee of the Victoria L. Wratislaw Revocable Trust of 2007. Code Enforcement has not been able to locate or make contact Victoria Wratislaw based on the information listed with County records and she was not present during any site visits. Land Use: Operations for pile driving and general engineering business; storage of items and materials related and unrelated to the business operations. Zoning Designation: "CR" Commercial Resort District; Primary Purpose: To provide for tourist recreational development in areas of unique scenic and recreational value, while providing for maximum conservation of the resources of the parcel. Lot size: Approximately 1.57 acres. Building Permit Information: A diligent search of Department records was conducted; no building permits could be identified or located as having been issued for this property since 2000. Tax Assessor Information: Neither of the unpermitted structures are being assessed on the County tax rolls. The property is being assessed for the value of a parking lot. (Per County Assessor's Office) Historical condition of the property: Time lapse Imagery of both properties from 2005 to present, reflect violations have been existing, been continuous, and have proliferated since Wratislaw was noticed in 2006. (Exhibit D - Google Earth Imagery years 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2202, 2023) Steve Wratislaw - Wratislaw is a licensed contractor with the California Contractors State Licensing Board. The license reflects he can perform: A - General Engineering; C57 - Well Drilling; and C60 - Welding. (Exhibit E - CSLB License information) Past Code Enforcement actions (both subject properties)- 4258 Lakeshore Blvd - On 2/21/2006, a "Notice of Nuisance" was issued and recorded against the property for violations of: Public nuisance vehicles and boats, open and outdoor storage of construction materials and equipment, expired permit for piling replacement; and unpermitted construction business and vehicle sales. In June 2011, a release was recorded for this "Notice of Nuisance". (Exhibit F - 2006 Notice of Nuisance) 4270 Lakeshore Blvd - On 2/21/2006, a "Notice of Nuisance" was issued and recorded against the property for violations of: Public nuisance vehicles and boats, open and outdoor storage of construction materials and equipment, expired permit for piling replacement; and unpermitted construction business and vehicle sales. In June 2011, a release was recorded for this "Notice of Nuisance". (Exhibit G - 2006 Notice of Nuisance) 4270 Lakeshore Blvd - In May 2015, a NONOTA was issued for violations of: "...excessive outdoor storage in violation of the State of California Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3. Your property is within the Resort Commercial zoning district, which does not allow excessive open and outdoor storage or contractor's equipment storage yards. The operation of scrap yard and/or storage yard, excessive open and outdoor storage of non-operative vehicles, recreational vehicles, contractor's equipment, automotive parts, scrap metal, scrap wood, and other miscellaneous debris, and storage of garbage/debris in a utility trailer/container is resulting in violations of the Lake County Code." (Exhibit H - 2015 Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate and Site Photos) In November 1998, Wratislaw was a tenant in a property located in the unincorporated area of the County that was noticed for having code violations. A hearing was brought in front of the Board of Supervisors. Minutes were taken documenting the investigation, the violations, and Wratislaw's involvement and conduct during the code enforcement process: (Exhibit I - County documents) "This case was opened on August 26, 1996, from a complaint received of possible grading, junk and abandoned vehicles. On September 26, 1996, a site visit was conducted by the County grading inspector and determined. that the grading at that time was minimal, but the other conditions described in the complaint were verified. A site visit was conducted on July 20, 1998, and a Notice of Violation for inoperable vehicles, equipment, open and outdoor storage of junk and hazardous materials (transit pipe) was sent to the property owner. On July 31, 1998, the tenant (Mr. Wratislaw) of the property came to the office and said he would clean up the problem. Another complaint was submitted on September 9, 1998, describing even more junk and equipment on the property. A site visit was conducted on September 17, 1998, and eleven vehicles were red tagged as inoperable, abandoned or a public nuisance. Additional violations included but were not limited to a large garbage and trash pit, a travel trailer stuffed with garbage, an abandoned mobile home, building and construction materials, tools, junk and construction equipment including a derrick ( crane), caterpillar type tractor, a loader, construction trailers ( flatbed), steel holding tank, large drainage pipe (transite and plastic), wooden pallets, plastic buckets, concrete blocks and plastic crates. An Abandoned Vehicle Abatement letter was sent on September 24, 1998, and a Notice of Nuisance was sent to the property owners and the property was posted on October 7, 1998. At this time complaints were still coming in for the same violations. The occupant came into the Code Compliance Office on October 10, 1998, and guaranteed that the property would be cleaned up within two weeks. On October 30, 1998, a site visit was conducted and a Notice to Abate was posted at the property and sent to the property owners, who at this time have not responded, nor has the tenant contacted Code Compliance. During the site visit it appeared that Mr. Wratislaw had started some of the cleanup and some trash and debris appeared to have been removed. Mr. Wratislaw was told at that time, that any and all dump receipts would be required to verify compliance and any hazardous materials such as transite pipe could be properly disposed of at the County landfill." Investigation / Fact(s): On October 14, 2022, Wratislaw gave permission and consent for CE to perform an inspection of both subject properties (Exhibit J - Photos). At the time, CE had several verbal conversations in which Wratislaw was made aware of the violation(s) existing on the property and the corrective actions required to be taken to bring both subject properties into compliance. At the time Code Enforcement determined it did not possess the funds and/or resources to practically abate the existing violation(s). To address the lack of funds and resources to bring the property into compliance, in 2024, Code Enforcement applied for and received grant funds from Cal-Recycle specifically to abate the code violation(s) existing on both subject properties. On July 31, 2025, Wratislaw allowed a limited site inspection for 4270 Lakeshore Blvd and allowed for a drone survey of both subject properties. At this inspection, Code Enforcement communicated and explained what violation(s) existed, the corrective actions required to bring the property into compliance, and time frame for compliance. (Exhibit K - Drone Map). On February 20, 2026, a NONOTA was issued against the property for violation(s) of the LCC. (Exhibit L - NONOTA dated 2/20/2026. The following is a summary of the violation(s): Use of Land, Buildings, premises established, operated or maintained contrary to the provisions of the Lake County Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 21 (4258 Lakeshore Blvd) The property is zoned "R1" Single Family Residential. The primary purpose of the zoning designation is to establish areas for individual residential dwelling units at relatively low densities where the traditional neighborhood character of single-family units prevail. Pursuant to Article 10 of the zoning ordinance pertaining to the "R1" zoning designation, storage of any items on the property are considered to be an accessory use, an accessory use is considered to be a secondary or subordinate use / purpose to the beforementioned primary purpose and cannot occur or exist until the primary purpose has been met. CE conducted an investigation to compile evidence including but not limited to physical observations, statements made by Wratislaw, public information, review of Department and other public agency information, and aerial imagery. Based on the statements of Wratislaw it was determined: the current use of the property is to operate his pile driving and general engineering business and for storage, including heavy equipment and materials connected to the business. Based on the evidence it was determined that not all storage occurring on the property is related to the current use, and is personal in nature or personal storage. Based on physical observations the storage of inoperable, dismantled, and wrecked motor vehicles and boats and parts thereof exist on the property. Based on physical observations no primary residence was determined to exist on the property. (Exhibit M - Site Photos) It is the determination of this Department that Wratislaw's current business use of the land to operate a pile driving and general engineering and for related storage is contrary to the "R1" zoning designation due to the fact the primary purpose of the zoning designation first allows for a residential structure to be situated on the property. Because Wratislaw's business use is not consistent with the purpose of the "R1" zoning designation and because there is no residential structure existing on the property , the storage of any items whether of a personal or business nature cannot occur, including storage and/or existence of inoperable, dismantled, and wrecked motor vehicles and boats and parts thereof on the property. (4270 Lakeshore Blvd) The property is zoned "CR" Resort Commercial which the primary purpose of the zoning designation is to provide for tourist recreational development in areas of unique scenic and recreational value, while providing for maximum conservation of the resources of the parcel. Pursuant to Article 17 of the zoning ordinance pertaining to the "CR" zoning designation, storage of any items on the property are considered to be an accessory use, an accessory use is considered to be a secondary or subordinate use / purpose to the beforementioned primary purpose and cannot occur or exist until the primary purpose has been met. Lake County Zoning Ordinance Section 17.15 - sets forth the criteria for property setbacks. Typically, the zoning ordinance does not allow placement of a structure in the setbacks of a property. (a) Front yard: Twenty (20) feet from lot line, or forty-five (45) feet from centerline of roadway, whichever is greater. Yards abutting streets are front yards. (d) Accessory structures: The above setbacks shall apply. CE conducted an investigation to compile evidence including but not limited to physical observations, statements made by Wratislaw, research of public information, review of Department and other public agency information, and aerial imagery. Based on the evidence it was determined: (1) that the current use of the property is to operate his pile driving and general engineering business and for storage related to that use, including heavy equipment; (2) not all storage was connected to the business use, other storage was deemed to be personal in nature or personal storage; based on physical observations there is the storage and/or existence of inoperable, dismantled, and wrecked motor vehicles and boats and parts thereof on the property; and based on physical observations there is a metal structure located in the front setbacks of the property. (Exhibit M - Site Photos) It is the determination of the Department that Wratislaw's current business use of the land to operate his pile driving and general engineering business and the storage of any items related to the business use is contrary and/or inconsistent to the zoning ordinance and not allowed; the storage of any personal items is contrary to the zoning ordinance; the storage of inoperable, dismantled, and wrecked motor vehicles and boats and parts thereof is contrary to the zoning ordinance; and the location of the metal building in the front property setbacks without first obtaining a zoning clearance is contrary to the zoning ordinance. (Exhibit M - Site Photos) Construction performed without first obtaining the required building permit (4270 Lakeshore Blvd) A metal building was erected and/or constructed without first obtaining the proper building permit(s). (Exhibit N - Photos of Structure) Code Enforcement observed on the property, a metal structure. After conducting research into the structure, it was determined that the structure was placed on the property sometime after 2023 and has been on the property since 4/2025 (Exhibit O - Google Earth imagery). A search of Department records going back to 2000 for this property could not locate any building permits having been issued. A search of County tax assessment records returned that no structures were currently being assessed on the tax rolls. Existence of dismantled, wrecked, or inoperable motor vehicles, boats, recreational vehicles, trailers, campers and parts thereof. (4258 and 4270 Lakeshore Blvd) Located and existing on both properties are inoperable, dismantled, wrecked motor vehicles, boats, recreational vehicles and parts thereof in violation of the county public nuisance code. (Exhibit P - Site Photos) Items causing unsightly appearance from public-right-of way or sites of neighboring properties or which creates a potential health hazard or public nuisance (4258 and 4270 Lakeshore Blvd) The property has an excessive amount of storage and non-compliant storage of vehicles, boats, recreational vehicles, heavy equipment, and miscellaneous items that reasonably create an unsightly appearance. In addition, the contrary uses of the land or premises reasonably causes an unsightly appearance visible from public areas. (Exhibit Q - Site Photos) County Witness(es): Marcus Beltramo, Code Enforcement Manager Christopher Colen, Code Enforcement Program Coordinator (lead Code Enforcement Officer) Norman Valdez, Code Enforcement Program Coordinator Shannon Walker-Smith, Deputy Administrator Mireya Turner, Director of the Community Development Department / Planning Director

Recommended Action

Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors uphold the Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate and direct the property owner(s) to voluntarily abate within thirty (30) days and to authorize staff to abate the nuisance if it is not voluntarily abated and that all associated costs of the abatement become a charge against the property and placed on the tax rolls as a special assessment.

No additional funding requested — the memo's cost fields were left blank, which on this form means the item is already budgeted.

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents Economic Development Clear Lake

On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, moved to uphold the Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate and direct the property owner(s) to voluntarily abate within thirty (30) days and to authorize staff to abate the nuisance if it is not voluntarily abated and that all associated costs of the abatement become a charge against the property and placed on the tax rolls as a special assessment. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Crandell, Pyska, and Rasmussen Abstain- Supervisor: 1 - Owen
Clerk’s notes: All members of the hearing were sworn in by the Clerk. Deputy Community Development Director Shannon Walker-Smith introduced the item to the Board. Code Enforcement Manager Marcus Beltramo, Appellant Attorney Andre Ross, Appellant Steve Wratislaw, and Community Development Director Mireya Turner spoke. Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.71:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of Presentation of 2025 General Plan - Housing Element Annual Progress Report, and 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report Public Hearing
no itemized roll call in the official record
Staff memo

Date: March 24, 2026 · From: Mireya G. Turner, Community Development Director Trish Turner, Associate Planner

Executive Summary

Under Government Code Section 65400, every City/County is required to prepare and submit an Annual Progress Report (APR) on the General Plan, and the General Plan - Housing Element, to both the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI). Failure to submit the report in a timely manner can result in the jurisdiction deemed "out of compliance" with Housing Element Law. The Housing Element APR serves as the standardized tracking mechanism to monitor the jurisdiction's performance, covering: * Housing Production: A detailed accounting of all housing units-categorized by income level-that have received building permits, certificates of occupancy, or discretionary entitlements. * Program Implementation: A status update on the specific policies and programs committed to in the Housing Element, such as zoning amendments, density bonus usage, and the removal of governmental constraints. * Regional Goals: Our cumulative progress toward meeting the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for the current planning cycle.

Recommended Action

Receive and approve the reports for submission to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development.
Presentation Only.
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Mireya Turner introduced the item to the Board. Associate Planner Trish Turner presented the item to the Board. Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.81:30 P.M. - (Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors) Presentation considering Sewer Rate Studies for LACOSAN- Lands End/ South Lakeport Sewer and LACOSAN- SE Regional Action Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
Staff memo

Date: March 24, 2026 · From: Robin Borre, Special Districts Administrator

Executive Summary

On November 4, 2025 Lake County Special Districts entered into an agreement with Lechowicz & Tseng Municipal Consultants for Utilities Rate Studies. The rate studies were conducted for Sewer Rates for LACOSAN- Lands End/ South Lakeport Sewer and LACOSAN- SE Regional. The rate studies were included and funded in the fiscal year 25/26 budget. The studies developed the districts rates via the Proposition 218 process. The implementation of utility rates in California is governed by the substantive and procedural requirements of Proposition 218 the "Right to Vote on Taxes Act" which is codified as Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution. The District must follow the procedural requirements of Proposition 218 for all utility rate increases. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) The study and potential Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the enactment of this Ordinance would have a significant effect on the environment (Pub. Resources Code Section 21065; CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4), 15061(b)(3)) and because the Ordinance involves the approval of government revenues to fund existing services (Pub. Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8); CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a)(4). A noticing requirement is required to be mailed to all affected property owners followed by a public hearing not less than 45 days after the required notices are mailed. The rate increases are subject to majority protest, if more than 50% of affected property owners or ratepayers submit written protests against the proposed rate increases, the increases cannot be adopted. Lake County Special Districts with Lechowicz & Tseng Municipal Consultants will present the results of the rate studies, the proposed new rates and address any potential concerns from the board. Special Districts will be looking to establish direction from the Board then proceed with the required mailing notices. _____________________________________________________________________________

Recommended Action

Receive Presentation considering Sewer Rate Study for LACOSAN- Lands End/ South Lakeport Sewer and LACOSAN- SE Regional
Cost
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Future Annual Cost0

Strategic priorities: Well-being of Residents Public Safety Infrastructure

There was board consensus to return post emergency in 6 months for the SouthEast Regional Rate Study Consideration and consensus to move forward with the Lands End Study.
Clerk’s notes: Special Districts Administrator Robin Borre introduced the item to the Board. LT Municipal Consultants Representative Alison presented the PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Deputy Special Districts Administrator Jesse Salmeron spoke. Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Tom Lajcik, Alan Flora, and Russ Cremer. The following people spoke via Zoom: Betsy Cawn, Stephanie Piseno, Cassandra Hulbert and Sterling Wellman. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

7. Non-Timed Items

7.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports

8. Closed Session

8.1Public Employee Evaluation: Title: Librarian Closed Session Item
8.2Public Employee Evaluation: Title: Air Pollution Control Officer Closed Session Item
8.3Public Employee Evaluation: Title: Behavioral Health Director Closed Session Item
8.4Public Employee Evaluation: Title: Health Services Director Closed Session Item
8.5Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Closed Session Item Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, moved to terminate Health Services Director Anthony Arton effective immediately. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Crandell, Pyska, and Rasmussen On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, moved to appoint Stephen Carter as Interim Health Services Director effective immediately. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Owen, Sabatier, Crandell, Pyska, and Rasmussen
8.6Conference with Labor Negotiator: Conference with Labor Negotiator: (a) Chief Negotiator: S. Parker; County Negotiators: J. Sloan, S. Carter, C. Moreno, P. Samac and D. Rico; and (b) Employee Organization: Deputy County Counsel Association Closed Session Item
8.7Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(1) – Three potential cases Closed Session Item

9. Adjournment